Veterinary Medicines Directorate
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1989 |
| Jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | Surrey, England |
| Annual budget | £11.96 million (2003–2004) |
| Parent department | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| Website | gov.uk/vmd |
The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is an Executive Agency of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) seeking to protect public health, animal health, the environment and promoting animal welfare by assuring the safety, quality and efficacy of veterinary medicines in the United Kingdom.