The Veterinary Defence Society Limited

The Veterinary Defence Socicety Limited (VDS) is a mutual insurance company run by experienced veterinary surgeons on behalf of the veterinary profession, which:

- Insures the vast majority of the practising profession against the effects of claims of negligence
- Ensures that each case is handled by a veterinary colleague experienced in claims management
- Defends reputations and finances against unjustified claims and offers compensation when appropriate
- Includes cover for negligence resulting in human injury
- Provides legal representation at criminal and disciplinary hearings
- Offers advice and guidance to members by telephone through Newsletters and other helpful publications

The VDS Training team and VDS Training Services Limited provide training to the veterinary profession, and the services they provide are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority or by the Prudential Regulation Authority.