Moving away from the culture of "I did it so you have to too" (LVS25)

This panel explores the potentially harmful tradition of expecting new veterinary professionals to endure the same hardships as their predecessors.

• Recognise and shift away from the mindset and culture of "I did it so you will have to too" and support new veterinary professionals.
• Give some thought and tools for making the make the shift.

Chairperson

John Beel, BVSc CertVOphthal, RCVS recognised Advanced Practitioner in Veterinary, Ophthalmology, Clinical Services Director - Medivet

Speakers

Stephen Baines, MA VetMB PhD CertVR CertSAS DipECVS DipClinOnc MBA MRCVS European Specialist in Small Animal Surgery RCVS Specialist in Veterinary Oncology, Non-Executive Director - BVA

Rachel Dean, BVMS PhD MSc(EBHC) DSAM(fel) SFHEA FRCVS, Director of Clinical Research and Excellence in Practice - VetPartners Ltd

Chris White, Director - VMG - Veterinary Management Group

Jack Conway, BVetMed MRCVS, Veterinary Surgeon - Medivet

Presented at LVS 2025

Friday, 21 November 2025, 12:00-12:50, BVA Career Development