British Association of Veterinary Emergency Care The association was established in 1999. Its purpose is:
	To establish and promote standards and guidelines for the practice of veterinary emergency and critical patient care
	To foster and encourage education, research and scientific progress in veterinary emergency and critical patient care
	To disseminate information pertinent to veterinary emergency and critical care to all interested groups and organisations
	To help in the setting up and running of emergency practices
	To promote emergency practices to the profession and public

The membership of the Association includes veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, veterinary students, practice managers, and other individuals engaged in the practice of, or who have special interest in the field of veterinary emergency and critical patient care. Interested in setting up an emergency clinic? Interested in critical care? BAVEC always welcomes new members