Royal Army Veterinary Corps

Royal Army Veterinary Corps
Cap badge of the Royal Army Veterinary Corps incorporating Chiron
Active	1796–present
Country	United Kingdom
Allegiance	British Army
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.