Royal Army Veterinary Corps | |
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![]() Cap badge of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps incorporating Chiron | |
Active | 1796–present |
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Role | Animal healthcare |
Garrison/HQ | Defence Animal Centre, Melton Mowbray |
March | Quick–Drink Puppy Drink & A-Hunting We Will Go Slow–Golden Spurs |
Equipment | Dogs, horses |
Commanders | |
Colonel-in-Chief | The Princess Royal |
Colonel Commandant | Major General Zachary Stenning OBE |
Insignia | |
Tactical Recognition Flash | ![]() |
The Royal Army Veterinary Corps (RAVC), known as the Army Veterinary Corps (AVC) until it gained the royal prefix on 27 November 1918, is an administrative and operational branch of the British Army responsible for the provision, training and care of animals. They are also responsible for explosives and drug search dogs. It is a small corps, forming part of the Army Medical Services.