BVA Council seeks regional representatives
The BVA is seeking five new regional representatives to represent members' views at Council meetings.
The BVA has announced that it is looking for five new regional representatives. The representatives will speak on behalf of vets from those regions and represent their views to BVA Council.
Opportunities are available in the North West, South West, South East, East of England and Scotland. Representatives from all sectors of the veterinary profession are encouraged to apply, but candidates must be based in that geographical region.
Applicants will need to be able to commit time to gather member's views and represent them at four BVA Council meetings. The role is for three years, and representatives will receive a free membership for the duration of their term with expenses paid.
James Russell, BVA President, said: “BVA Council is a cornerstone of how we form policy on animal health and welfare and achieve our mission as the leading body representing, supporting and championing the whole UK veterinary profession. Our regional representatives play an essential role, contributing to our horizon scanning and future planning, and helping to inform BVA’s Policy Committee.
“In a complex veterinary landscape, with a diverse and wide range of issues relating to animal health and welfare, the workforce and veterinary education, it’s essential that members have the best person to represent them within BVA.”
Outgoing BVA North-west regional representative, Steph Walsh, added: “Having been a BVA member on and off since graduation, I was delighted when I succeeded in becoming rep, everyone was so welcoming and friendly, and everyone's contributions to discussions were welcomed and listened to.
“I found being on BVA council really rewarding, to play even a small part in the amazing policies produced and work done for the benefit of the whole profession and animal welfare. I highly recommend volunteering for Council.”
For more information about becoming a representative in your area, visit the BVA website. Nominations close at 9 am on Monday, 30 November.
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