RCVS pays tribute to well-loved equine vet
"Rebecca was someone whose integrity and commitment shone through in all she did and my thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues" Linda Belton, RCVS president.
The RCVS and the Riding Establishments Subcommittee has paid tribute to well-loved veterinary surgeon and riding establishment inspector, Rebecca Hamilton-Fletcher MRCVS.
Described by the RCVS as a ’true advocate for equine welfare’, Rebecca’s career included being the resident veterinary surgeon of a large racehorse establishment near Dorchester, and the appointed senior veterinary surgeon of her own equine practice.
Rebecca was also a Joint Measurement Board (JMB) Associate, an RCVS-listed riding establishments inspector, a British Horse Society Assistant Instructor, and authored the book, Veterinary Advice on Laminitis.
Linda Belton, RCVS President, said: “I, along with my colleagues on the RESC, RCVS Council, RCVS Standards Committee, as well as RCVS staff, was very saddened to hear of the sudden death of Rebecca, or Becca as we knew her, last week.
“She was a true advocate for equine welfare and in her many years on the RESC worked to continually improve the quality and consistency of riding establishment inspections, all in the interests of enhanced horse welfare and rider safety.
“For me, Rebecca was warm, generous with her time and advice and her passion for improving the welfare of horses stood out. Rebecca was someone whose integrity and commitment shone through in all she did and my thoughts are with her family, friends, and colleagues.
“She was well-loved and respected by RCVS colleagues and staff who have described her as extremely hard working, influential, and a clear thinker and voice of reason. Rebecca was also described as one of life’s truly lovely people. We will all miss her.
“Our thoughts are with her husband, Jan, her family, colleagues, and friends, of which, we trust she had many.”
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