New BVA president elected
Working together will be the theme of John Fishwick's presidential year.
BVA’s new president has been named as John Fishwick, a senior lecturer at the Royal Veterinary College (RVC).
He takes up the role from Gudrun Ravetz, who concluded her presidential year by emphasising that in times of great change, the key to success is small acts of joined-up working by the veterinary family. She will continue in the BVA team as senior vice president.
Mr Fishwick said he was “honoured” to represent BVA members.
“I am constantly inspired by the tenacity and dedication of my colleagues and it is a privilege - particularly during this time of professional, social and political upheaval - to be so involved in a profession that is pivotal to animal health, welfare and protecting human health too.
“I am very much looking forward to the opportunities, and challenges, of the year ahead and the potential of the veterinary team if we all work together.”
Working together will be the theme of his presidential year, building on the ‘Team Vet’ campaign launched earlier this year by the BVA and BVNA. The initiative champions the value of the veterinary team, encouraging support within the veterinary family, particularly as we approach the UK’s exit from the EU.
At BVA Member’s Day (21 September), the BVA and BVNA signed a memorandum of understanding to stress the importance of joint working by the two professions.
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. 
