| Abbreviation | BVA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1919 (NVMA) |
| Legal status | Non-profit organisation |
| Purpose | Veterinary medicine in the UK |
| Location | |
Region served | United Kingdom |
President | Anna Judson |
| Affiliations | Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons |
| Website | bva |
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is the national body for veterinary surgeons in the United Kingdom, and is a not-for-profit organisation. Its purpose is that of knowledge dissemination, which is important in the veterinary profession to prevent a knowledge divide; and not professional validation or academic competence.