Welsh Vet Appointed New BVA President-Elect
Peter Harlech-Jones
The AGM of the British Veterinary Association, which concluded last week's Congress, saw the appointment of Peter Harlech-Jones as President-Elect.
Born and raised in North Wales, Mr Harlech Jones has had a varied career. After several years in practice in Wales, London and Ontario, Canada, he joined the pharmaceutical industry and spent 20 years in the animal health business both in the UK and overseas.
In 1995, he became the first head of the Veterinary Division at the newly created European medicines Evaluation Agency. He semi-retired in 2008, having previously been the head of the International Federation of Animal Health.
Within the BVA itself, Peter has served on the Veterinary Policy Group and as chair of the Medicines Group.
He expressed his delight at his new position, saying: "I am immensely proud to be a member of the veterinary profession whose dedication, compassion and huge commitment continues to ensure the health and welfare of animals in their care, and I have really welcomed my involvement with the BVA."
He added: "I am honoured to be elected to the Officer team and I look forward to playing my part in supporting all the different branches of the profession."
Veterinary practices are being urged to help owners safely dispose of any unused and expired pet medicines - not just antibiotics - during November's Animal Medicines Amnesty. 
