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About Us<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Fish Veterinary Society serves as a collaborative platform for Veterinary Surgeons, Fish Health Professionals, and veterinary students who share a passion for fish welfare. <\/p>\n<\/div>

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Our mission is to advance the health management of farmed fish, ornamental fish, and those in public aquaria. We invite applications from veterinarians, veterinary students, and qualified fish health professionals to join our community.\r\n\r\nThrough our conferences, publications, and member resources, we aim to be the leading authority in fish health and welfare.<\/div><\/div>
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Meet the Society Team<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

At the Fish Vet Society, we're not just about fish health; we're about the people who make it happen. Our dedicated team of experts is committed to advancing the field of aquatic veterinary medicine, ensuring the well-being of fish populations, and supporting the professionals who care for them. Click on the portraits below to learn more about each team member and their unique contributions to our society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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Josip Barisic<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Senior Vice-President<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>\"Image\"<\/span>

Johanna Bailey<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Junior Vice-President<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>\"Image\"<\/span>

Chris Walster<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Treasurer<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>\"Dr<\/span>

Dr Bryony C Glover<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our Constitution<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Fish Vet Society operates under a comprehensive constitution that outlines our mission, governance, and ethical standards. This document serves as the backbone of our society, ensuring we operate transparently and effectively for the benefit of aquatic veterinary medicine.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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BVA Committee and Working Groups<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our society thrives on the collective expertise and dedication of our Committee and Working Groups. These are the individuals who drive our initiatives, uphold our standards, and work tirelessly to advance the field of aquatic veterinary medicine. Explore the grid below to meet our committee members and learn about their roles, contributions, and areas of expertise.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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William Wildgoose<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>\"Image\"<\/span>

Matthijs Metselaar<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>\"Image\"<\/span>

Ronnie Soutar<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a>\"Image\"<\/span>

Simon Doherty<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Organising Committee<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Past Presidents<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1990<\/div><\/div>
Graham Cawley<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1991<\/div><\/div>
Tony Wall<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1993<\/div><\/div>
Ronnie Soutar<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1995<\/div><\/div>
Peter Southgate<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
1997<\/div><\/div>
Andrew Grant<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2000<\/div><\/div>
Marian McLoughlin<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2001<\/div><\/div>
Edward Branson<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2004<\/div><\/div>
Lydia Brown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2006<\/div><\/div>
Hamish Rodger<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2007<\/div><\/div>
Marianne Pearson<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2008<\/div><\/div>
Andrew Grant<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2009<\/div><\/div>
Peter Scott<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2014<\/div><\/div>
Jimmy Turnbull<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2016<\/div><\/div>
Ronnie Soutar<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2017<\/div><\/div>
Ronnie Soutar<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2018<\/div><\/div>
Matthijs Metselaar<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2019<\/div><\/div>
Nikos Steiropoulos<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2020<\/div><\/div>
Dario Mascolo<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2021<\/div><\/div>
Dario Mascolo<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
2022<\/div><\/div>
Rachel Brown<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Our Mission<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Our mission at the Fish Vet Society is to be the leading authority in aquatic veterinary medicine. We aim to provide unparalleled resources, education, and support to veterinarians, researchers, and industry professionals. Through collaboration and innovation, we strive to improve the health and welfare of fish populations globally.<\/div><\/div>

Our Vision<\/h3><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Looking ahead, our vision is to set the global standard for excellence in aquatic veterinary medicine. We envision a future where sustainable practices, advanced research, and ethical treatment are not just ideals, but the norm. By empowering our members and fostering partnerships, we seek to make a lasting impact on the field and contribute to the greater good of aquatic life.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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