Companion collection - Interviews

David Doughty joined BSAVA as its Governance Consultant at the end of 2015. A physicist and engineer by training, David has been involved with a number of businesses, particularly in the IT sector, and was one of the first people in the country to become a Chartered Director. David discusses why he took on the role at BSAVA, his veterinary experiences and his aspirations at BSAVA.

Jerzy Gawor is a Polish vet who because President of FECAVA. He’s the first practitioner from eastern Europe to fill the role.

Simon Luxmoore did his MBA at Bath and is Chief Executive of the Royal Aeronautical Society. This interview follows his appointment as Chairman of the Kennel Club.

Debra Bourne is an experienced writer, editor and researcher and studied veterinary science at Cambridge.

In 2013 Nick Bexfield became Associate Professor in Small Animal Medicine and Oncology at the University of Nottingham. He is also Chair of the Scientific Programme Committee for the BSAVA Congress.

Simon became companion’s editor in 2015.

John Bonner interviews Nicola Beaney who works at the Pet Emergency Treatment Service (PETS) at Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital in Maidstone. She was one of the first to be awarded the BSAVA Small Animal Medicine Certificate.

Mathew has worked as a small animal vet since qualifying in 2007 and is now studying for a Diploma in Garden Design. How does he find the time?

Caroline Yates studied Russian at Exeter and while working as a metal trader in Moscow volunteered her language skills to the IFAW. She’s worked in animal welfare ever since.

Martin Alder is Editor of Veterinary Record and In Practice.