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ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Scottish Branch

Scottish Branch Council vacancies now open

We’ve gotÌýfiveÌývacanciesÌýthis year, including one recent graduate up to five years qualified.

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Applications are being accepted until 9am, Monday 16 June

Across all of our groups and committees we are looking to ensure a range of expertise, interests, and backgrounds. We recognise and champion the importance of equality, equity, diversity and inclusion and we are committed to ensuring that all members have equal opportunity to contribute to our work, including by making reasonable adjustments where needed.

If you have any questions about any of the current vacancies, please contactÌý[email protected]

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Scottish Branch represents our members in Scotland. Working together withÌýrepresentatives of our specialist and territorial divisions, Government, academic institutions, and research organisations in Scotland, we address the veterinary issues and represent the interests of ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ's members in Scotland.Ìý

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What does ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Scottish Branch do?

We champion the veterinary profession in Scotland. We provide ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ with the consensus view of members in Scotland to shape ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ policy development and advise ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ working groups on pertinent Scotland-specific issues. We also work closely with key stakeholders in Scotland to safeguard animal health and welfare.

We regularly engage with the Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament on a wide range of issues to provide a strong voice for vets – from recruitment and retention in the veterinary profession to a breadth of animal health and welfare issues.ÌýWe also work with stakeholders and specialist divisions to promote meetings and events that are of interest to our members.

Download the ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Scottish Branch Constitution

How can I get involved?

If you're a ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ member living in Scotland, you’re automatically a member of ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Scottish Branch. Here’s how you can get involved:

Feed in your views to ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Council

Your two Scotland representatives on ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Council are Scottish Branch President, Vivienne Mackinnon, and Regional Representative for Scotland, Alastair George.

Get in contact with Vivienne and Alastair to discuss the veterinary policy issues that matter to you. You can do this via email at either [email protected]Ìýor [email protected]. Alternatively, feel free to have a chat with them in person if you see them at events.

Shape consultation responsesÌý

We regularly respond to Government and stakeholder consultations on a range of ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµâ€™s priority policy areas and campaigning issues in Scotland and the UK. Check what consultations we’re responding to and feed in your thoughts via [email protected]

Apply to be on Scottish Branch Council

Each year we seek new members for our Scottish Branch Council, usually during the summer.ÌýYou can find out about our vacancies online, if there are no current opportunities you can still express your interest by emailingÌý[email protected].Ìý

Updates direct to your inbox

Keep an eye out for your bi-annual e-news round up to stay up to date with ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Scottish Branch activity and upcoming events.

Join us at our AGM

Scottish Branch holds its AGM in May/June and all ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ members who live in Scotland are welcome to attend. Look out for our invitations in your inbox.

Meet up and socialise at our member engagement events

It’s not all about work! Keep an eye on your inbox for invitations to upcoming member mixers and CPD evenings.

Engaging with Members of Scottish Parliament

Engaging with Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs) through inviting them to practice is one way to highlight the important role that vets play in Scottish society. We've created a handy template for you to use, and encourage Scottish members to tailor this to your own circumstances when extending an invitation to your local MSP to visit your practice. This offers them a unique opportunity to see first-hand the work you do, how you and your teams operate to better understand the challenges and opportunities within the veterinary sector. If you would like further support engaging with your local MSP, please contact us.

Download template letter

Contact ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ HQ

Want more information about ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Scottish Branch or to access meeting papers and consultation responses? Drop our Secretariat a line on [email protected] and they’ll be happy to help.

Scottish Branch Officer Team

  • Vivienne Mackinnon, President
  • Gareth Hateley, Senior Vice President
  • Alastair George, Regional Representative

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ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Scottish Branch Council

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Scottish Branch Council meets four times a year to discuss veterinary policy issues and arrive at a consensus opinion to feed into ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ policy development.

  • Vivienne Mackinnon (President & SRUC)
  • Gareth Hateley (Senior Vice President)
  • Romain Pizzi (BVZS)
  • Alastair George (ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Council Regional Representative)
  • David Logue (Ayrshire)
  • Robert Anderson (Honorary Secretary)
  • Ronnie Soutar (FVS)
  • Nicky Shaw (AVS - Edinburgh)
  • Claire Hunter (AVS – Glasgow)
  • James Risk (BEVA)
  • Amy Jennings (APHA)
  • Tricia Colville (BSAVA)
  • Grace Webster (PVS)
  • Sheila Voas (Scottish Government)
  • Mick Park (AGV)
  • Gregory Webzell (AVS SRUC)
  • Suzanne Murphy (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies)
  • Catherine Stalin (University of Glasgow’s School of Veterinary Medicine)
  • Kathryn Ellis (Highlands and Islands Veterinary Services Scheme)
  • Stephen Anderson (Moredun Group)
  • Elena McWatt (Food Standards Scotland)
  • Arabella White (Policy Committee)
  • Zamantha Marshall (general councillor)
  • Charlotte Clough (general councillor)
  • Matthew Erskine (general councillor)
  • Ian Futter (general councillor)
  • Luke McBlainÌý(general councillor)

Scottish Branch meetings

The Scottish Branch Council meets three times a year to discuss safeguarding animal health and welfare and issues affecting the veterinary profession in Scotland

Annual General Meeting

The Scottish Branch will be holding its AGM on 30 April. All ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ members who live in Scotland are welcome to attend. If you wish to do so and want further information, please contact [email protected]

Stakeholder groups

ÂÜÀòÊÓÆµ Scottish Branch is represented on the following stakeholder groups:

  • Scottish Government Animal Health and Welfare Stakeholder Group
  • Cross Party Group on Animal Welfare
  • VETTrust
  • Livestock Health Scotland
  • Scottish Government Equine Stakeholder Group
  • Scottish Veterinary Delivery Landscape
  • National Rural Mental Health Forum
  • Highland and Islands Veterinary Services Scheme (HIVSS)
  • Scottish One Health Antimicrobial Use and Antimicrobial Resistance Group
  • Farmed Fish Health Framework group
  • Quality Meat Scotland Welfare Standards Committee

Find your local Young Vet Network

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 through your local YVN group.

Find your local Young Vet Network