How to Join BVU

There are two steps to follow:

1. Join Unite – once completed you will receive a Unite membership number.

2. Register with the BVU – using the Unite membership number, register your membership with the BVU.

It is essential to complete both steps to become a member of the BVU.

1. Join Unite

Join online using this link: https://join.unitetheunion.org/ - The link offers a membership calculator which you can use to find out how much your BVU/Unite membership will be. If you wish to access the calculator directly at first, use the following Membership Calculator link.

2. Register with the BVU

Please fill out this Online Form to notify us of your Unite Membership
(from step 1). Please take note of the following job titles as you will need to enter the appropriate one in the BVU form.

Job Role Descriptions:

Job Title	Definition
VETERINARY SURGEON	Covers members of Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, including retired vets
VETERINARY STUDENT or VETERINARY NURSE STUDENT	If you are in full-time higher education, or are employed to work fewer than 10 hours a week, you may qualify to pay a reduced subscription rate for the duration of your study.
VETERINARY NURSE	Covers Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons registered/listed veterinary nurses
VETERINARY AUXILLIARY	Covers all other staff dealing with animals or doing animal-related work, like Animal Nursing Assistants (ANAs).
VETERINARY ADMINISTRATIVE	Covers Practice Managers, Receptionists, Book-keepers, etc.
VETERINARY SUPPORT	Covers support staff who do NOT deal with animals, such as lab technicians, cleaners, drivers, etc.