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BVA seeks nominations for Young Vet of the Year award
Entries will remain open until 9 am on Monday 4, August 2025.

Do you know an inspirational early-career vet?

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is seeking nominations for its 2025 Young Vet of the Year Award, which celebrates early-career vets who have shown outstanding care, dedication or success.

The BVA Young Vet of the Year Award is open to all young registered vets in the first eight years of their career and registered with the RCVS. Nominees may have delivered exceptional care to a patient, made a positive contribution to their community or the wider veterinary profession, or shown their dedication to a cause.

Last year’s winner was Dr David Charles MRCVS for demonstrating enthusiasm and outstanding support for the farming community and resilience during challenging times. David said of his win:

“I was stunned to even be nominated for this prestigious award, let alone win it! I am absolutely delighted and humbled at the same time. My career has been a real journey of ups and downs so far, but I’ve overcome the challenges in my way and have had the chance to undertake and create several different opportunities since having to step away from full-time clinical work. 

“I hope to do this award justice and to inspire other young vets who may also be going through difficult times to rise to the challenge and embrace the varied opportunities our profession offers. Congratulations to my fellow finalists too.”

Nominations can be from veterinary professionals, animal owners and veterinary clients. Early career vets keen to show their commitment and dedication to the profession may also self-nominate for the award.

The winner will be announced on Thursday, 16 October 2025 at the BVA Awards, London, where they will receive a prize of £1,000, a year of free BVA membership and a mentoring/engagement opportunity with award sponsor, Zoetis UK. 

BVA president Dr Elizabeth Mullineaux, said: “We know how hard all vets work to care for the UK’s animals and to protect both human and animal health and welfare. Our young and early career vets deserve to have their incredible work recognised, and this award is an opportunity to highlight their compassion, skills and positive contribution to the profession.” 

Entries will remain open until 9 am on Monday, 4 August 2025. For more information or to submitI a nomination, visit bva.couk/YVOTY

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