Phillipa Page becomes president of Sheep Veterinary Society
The new Sheep Veterinary Society presidential team (L-R) Kim Hamer, Phillipa Page and Jonathan Hobbs.
Phillipa Page has become the new president of the Sheep Veterinary Society (SVS) at its Autumn Conference on 22-24 September 2025.
She takes over from Kim Hamer, who is now SVS senior vice president. Meanwhile, Jonathan Hobbs joins the committee as junior vice president and Joe Henry has retires from the committee.
Dr Page graduated as a veterinary surgeon from the University of Liverpool, having previously completed a BSc in Animal Production Science at the University of Leeds. She is now a resident at the European College of Small Ruminant Health Management (ECSRHM).
She has spent a total of 12 years working in clinical practice, including two years at a mixed practice in Neath, South Wales.
Following her time in mixed practice, Dr Page worked for eight years at a large animal practice in Gloucestershire. Although it was a predominantly dairy practice, she developed the sheep side of the business and even set up a successful flock health club.
It was during this time that she co-authored ‘Sheep Keeping’, part of The Professional Smallholders Series, with Kim Hamer.
Dr Page currently works as a sheep veterinary consultant at Flock Health Ltd. As well as providing flock health consultancy, the role sees her work with levy bodies, pharmaceutical companies and education farming fund organisations.
She also works part time for the National Animal Disease Information Service (NADIS). She is the lead veterinary surgeon for sheep, supporting online health planning development as well as the promotion of parasite forecasts, blowfly alert maps, and other sheep-related content.
In her new role as SVS president, Dr Page will lead the group as it promotes education and discussion into sheep health and welfare. She will also be building strong links with sheep farmers through SVS’ relationship with the National Sheep Association.
Dr Page said: “It is a huge honour to be considered and accepted as SVS President for this coming year. My passion for all aspects of the sheep sector is driven by my predecessors, colleagues and sheep farmers across the UK and beyond.
“I hope to continue the work on what I believe is the most important aspect of the veterinary profession and sheep sector, which is better farmer/vet engagement to promote best advice and mutual learning for good sheep health and performance for the flock and the farm team.”
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