The competition showcases vets’ lives, animals they care for and wildlife they encounter.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has announced the nine finalists in its Veterinary Photographer of the Year 2023 competition. There are three categories in the competition which aim to showcase the day-to-day lives of veterinarians, their colleagues, the animals they care for, and wildlife they encounter.

The winners will be selected by judges Malcolm Morley (BVA president), Cat Henstridge (veterinary surgeon and social media influencer), and Sue Emmerton (iM3 Sales Manager).

On behalf of all three judges, Malcolm Morley said: “Judging this competition has been genuinely both extremely enjoyable and really difficult. The entries this year have absolutely surpassed expectations and the level of talent on display is amazing. However, the photographs we have chosen are all well worthy of being finalists. From photos that made us laugh out loud, to others that made some of us feel close to tears, they evoked a range of emotions, but we were also impressed by the quality of the images, the creativity of the photographers and the composition of the photos, as well as the stories behind the lens."

A selection of the finalists' photographs are shown below. All nine will be displayed at BVA Live in May, where delegates can vote for their favourite in the 'People's Choice' award. The winner of this award will be announced in the weeks following the event. The overall winners will be announced at a prize giving ceremony at BVA Live.