Search begins for BVA’s Young Vet of the Year
Entries are open until 2 September.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has opened nominations for its annual Young Vet of the Year competition.
Entries are open until 9am on Monday, 2 September for veterinary professionals and animal owners to nominate a veterinary surgeon in the early stages of their career, who has made an impact on the profession.
The association will also accept self-nominations, from veterinary surgeons who wish to demonstrate their achievements in the early stages of the careers.
The award is designed to recognise RCVS-registered veterinary professionals who are in the first eight years of their career, but have already shown remarkable dedication to the field. The BVA wants to hear about their veterinary achievements, big or small, and how these have positively contributed to the profession.
This may include providing excellent veterinary care to a patient, supporting their community or wider profession, or showing their commitment to a cause.
The winner will receive a prize package which includes £1,000, a year of free BVA membership and a mentorship/engagement opportunity with Zoetis. The results will be announced as part of the BVA Awards Ceremony, which will be held at London Vet Show on Thursday, 14 November.
The award is also well-respected, and is one of the only awards of its kind with cross-community reach.
Nominations are accepted from the candidate themselves, members of the public, and veterinary professionals from any veterinary sphere – including clinical practice, research, education and veterinary politics.
BVA president Anna Judson, said: “Our profession’s young vets may only be at the start of their careers, but so many have already made positive contributions to the profession as well as their communities.
“It has been a difficult time for vet teams, with workforce shortages and the Competition and Markets Authority investigation, but despite the intense pressures, young vets continue to work incredibly hard to give animals and their owners or keepers exceptional care and compassion.
“This award is a fantastic opportunity to spotlight that dedication and success.”
Entries can be submitted here.
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