In This Issue
Seahorse Atlantic and Soopa share winning formula
Hundreds of UK pet shops selling inadequate hutches
Herbal tea makers WOOF&BREW build on early success
King British hopes to produce the world's biggest fish flake
Records continue to tumble at AQUA 2013
Low cost opportunities for British exhibitors at Interzoo
Hagen's late chairman honoured with global award
Interpet brings bestselling US collars and leads to the UK
New Fishy's dog treats from Johnson's
Ruffwear announces new distributor in Europe
Essex pet shop owners fined £42,000
New scratcher-and-toy-in-one for cats
Lancashire-based vet becomes BVA President
Kennel Club warns of dangers caused by unnecessary dog bans across Britain
The Shining hotel to dig up pet cemetery
Exo Terra leading the way with new digital technology
Agility Festival now captured on film
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Lancashire-based vet becomes BVA President
 

Mr Hargreaves, a director of Stanley House Vets, a four-centre mixed practice in Colne, Lancashire, was born and raised on a hill farm in the Yorkshire Dales. Robin joined the BVA whilst a student at the University of Liverpool Veterinary School. He qualified in 1985 and joined a two-vet mixed practice in Shropshire before moving on to a spell at a small animal practice in Leeds and finally settling in Colne. He is a past president of the Lancashire Veterinary Association and a life member of the Veterinary Benevolent Fund (VBF).

Within the BVA, Robin has been a facilitator for recent graduate meetings in the North West and has been a chairman of the BVA’s Members’ Services Group (MSG).

In his inaugural speech as President of the BVA Mr Hargreaves announced that his theme for the year would be trust.

“I feel hugely proud and very privileged to stand here at the beginning of my term as President – an office with such a proud tradition," he said.

“I hope to bring my experience of developing trust amongst a very diverse clientele in my day job as a practitioner to the relationships we have with colleagues, government, and other stakeholders.

“As a profession we enjoy a tremendous degree of trust from the people we deal with. This is no accident. For generations veterinary surgeons have followed through on their promises and built up a legacy of faith in our profession. 

“Meeting students and recent graduates this last year I have complete confidence in the future of our profession but they will come under many pressures and we must always be there to provide support and guidance.

“If I am asked, why I feel so strongly about BVA, the answer is simple... If as a veterinary surgeon your integrity is questioned; if government here or in Europe is not taking notice of your experience and perspective in their legislative proposals; if forces beyond your control are affecting your legitimate right to exploit your skills to make a reasonable living, only two people care: your mother and your veterinary association. And your mother can't do anything about it.”

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