Young Vet Network
Supporting young vets around the UK
Want to connect with other graduate vets in your local area, share your career experiences, and benefit from the knowledge and support of the wider young vet community?
Young Vet Network groups
BVA’s Young Vet Network (YVN) was introduced to support veterinary students through their graduation and help to address the feelings of isolation and vulnerability that many graduates experience on entering practice.
If you're a vet graduate up to 8 years qualified, why not get involved? Discover your local Young Vet Network group today for the opportunity to:
- Connect with vet graduates via our dedicated Facebook communities
- Attend face-to-face educational events in your local area
- Enjoy social get togethers with friends and peers
Channel Islands
Currently run by 1 rep based in Jersey.
East Midlands
Currently run by 3 reps based from East Midlands and Derbyshire.
- Olivia Heardman
East of England
Currently run by 3 reps across the East of England.
- Henry Miller
- Ginny Fellows
London
Currently run by 4 reps across London.
- Guy Killick
- Jasmine Dormor
North East Network
Currently run by 1 rep based in the North East.
- Helen Lawlor
Northern Ireland Network
Currently run by 1 rep in Northern Ireland.
- Rachel Carlisle
North West Network
Currently run by 5 reps based across Cheshire and Lancashire.
- Keeley Orrin-Webster
- Zoe Donovan
Scotland & HIVSS Network
Currently run by 3 reps across Scotland.
- Lucy Wildblood
- Rachael Cowan
South East Network
Currently run by 3 reps based across Sussex and Oxfordshire.
- Imogen Matilda
South West Network
Currently run by 10 reps based from Devon to Cornwall.
- Issy Buxton
- Katy Dalton
- Paddy Kearns
Wales Network
Currently run by 1 rep based in South Wales.
West Midlands Network
Currently run by 1 rep based in Warwickshire.
- Will Brookes
Want to become a YVN rep?
We're currently looking for reps for a few of our YVN groups. If you're interested in becoming a rep, find out more on our vacancy page.
Kindly supported by the VDS
Founded in 1865, and run 'by vets, for vets', the VDS is proud to support the BVA Young Vet Network, understanding the stress recent graduates experience in their early years and helping them to achieve their full potential in practice.