Membership FAQs

Q. How can I find my BSAVA Membership Number?
A. Your contact reference is available to view under your account information within MyBSAVA. If you are an active member of BSAVA this will also be your membership number and ideally should be provided when you contact us so we can easily find your details on our system.

Q. How can I check my current membership and its status?
A. Your can check the current status of your membership via MyBSAVA.

Q. How do I know when it is time to renew my membership?
A. All members will be sent their renewal notices in the month prior to their membership expiry date. These renewal notices will invite membership renewal. Members are requested to submit their membership subscription by the due date. All membership subscriptions not renewed on time will become ‘lapsed’ and will therefore no longer be eligible to receive member benefits.

Q. How do I renew my BSAVA Membership online?
A. If you are an existing member of BSAVA you will be able to view your membership renewal online via MyBSAVA. If you pay by Direct Debit, payment will automatically be taken unless you instruct us otherwise .You do not need to do anything else. Members who do not pay by Direct Debit can pay their renewal online via MyBSAVA.
If you have not paid your membership and it has now lapsed you will need to reapply via or contact the Membership Services Team via administration@bsava.com or +44 (0)1452 726700.

Q. My Membership has lapsed - how do I renew this?
A. If you have not paid your membership and it has now lapsed you will need to reapply or contact the Membership Services Team via administration@bsava.com or +44 (0)1452 726700.

Q. How do I Join BSAVA?
A. We try to make the process of joining BSAVA as simple as possible. You can join in a number of ways:

• Online using your credit or debit card
• By annual or monthly direct debit, using the Direct Debit mandate download, or the Direct Debit online facility
• A one off payment by cheque or BACS

To find out more, please choose your membership category

Q. How much is BSAVA Membership?
A. Your membership subscription depends on the membership category which you are applying for.

Q. How can I find out if I am eligible to join BSAVA?
A. Eligibility depends on the individual membership category. Please see the relevant membership category pages for more details.

Choose your category and find out more

Q. I am a Veterinary or Veterinary Nurse Student, can I join BSAVA?
A. Yes we have three student membership categories; student vet, student nurse and overseas student.

If you are studying for a primary veterinary degree in veterinary science that entitles you to register with the RCVS you are eligible for FREE student membership. If you are studying for a veterinary degree at a university outside the UK or the Republic of Ireland, please apply for FREE overseas student membership.

Student membership runs continuously until 31st December of your final year of studies (graduation year). You do not need to renew annually during your time as a student as this membership continues for the duration of your studies. In the November of the year in which you graduate, you will be sent a renewal request for first year qualified membership. If you would like to upgrade to first year qualified membership as soon as you graduate (so that you can access resources such as the PDP Resource Bank) rather than wait until the end of the year, please contact administration@bsava.com or call +44 (0)1452 726700.

So we don't lose touch with you once you graduate, please ensure that you keep your contact details up-to-date.

Q. Are there any specific times of year that I can join BSAVA?
A. BSAVA is pleased to tell you that you can join at any point in the year.

Q. What are the benefits of Joining BSAVA?
A. The benefits of joining the BSAVA are many and varied, but essentially we are here to support you throughout your veterinary career with professional representation, advice, publications, CPD, PDP and a wide range of other online resources. We offer extra loyalty reward gifts to paying members who renew, without a break in their membership.

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Q. How do I access Member Only Content?
A. If you are logged into the website and are an active BSAVA member you can access member only content by visiting MyBSAVA which has access to a range of resources.

Q. I have applied for BSAVA Membership online but have not received, or have access to, any member benefits?
A. If your membership requires payment along with your submitted application you can check payment has been made by going to myBSAVA > My invoices. Any outstanding membership invoices will be listed here. If your membership has been paid, please contact our Membership Services Team via administration@bsava.com or +44 (0)1452 726700.

Q. I am a BSAVA Member but when I login I cannot access any Member Only Content
A. If you are not able to view member only content you can check your membership and its current status by going to MyBSAVA. If this shows that your membership is active and your membership has been paid then please contact our Membership Services team via administration@bsava.com or +44 (0)1452 726700 with your membership number. We can then check your account information on our system.

Q. How do I view and print off my invoices online?
A. You can view your invoices via MyBSAVA > My invoices. An invoice can be printed by clicking on 'Print Invoice/RFP'. Any outstanding invoices can also be paid online by clicking ‘Pay Now’ against the selected invoice on this page.

Q. Can I pay my membership fees by instalment?
A. Yes of course. Direct Debit is available: you can either pay by annual Direct Debit where you will benefit from a discount of up to £15 on your membership subscription, or, you can pay by monthly Direct Debit and spread the cost throughout the year. Please note that Direct Debit is only available to people with a UK bank account.

Q. I pay my membership by Direct Debit - do I need to do anything?
A. No – if you have paid and continue to pay your membership by Direct Debit then payment will automatically be taken. This will either be in one payment or via instalment (dependent on the membership selected). You can view and print your invoice by going to MyBSAVA > My invoices. If you need to update your Direct Debit details please contact our Membership Services Team. Please provide your membership number if possible to help us to locate your record on our system.

Q. Can I claim tax relief on my BSAVA membership subscription?
A. The BSAVA is a recognised ‘approved body’ by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) – so this means that your annual membership subscription can be offset as an allowable taxable expense against income earned from your veterinary work. So a higher rate tax payer can save 40% on their BSAVA membership subscription or 20% for a basic rate tax payer. Any claims would need to be completed via your own tax returns.