Mr Wensley works for the PDSA as senior veterinary surgeon for communication and education.

Sean Wensley took up his post at BVA members' day
 
Charity vet Sean Wensley has become the new president of the BVA. Taking up his role at BVA members' day in Edinburgh, he said he is "proud and honoured".

"During over a decade of involvement with the association, I have seen at first-hand the huge commitment of its staff and committees and look forward to representing our members’ views on all aspects of the veterinary profession.

“The BVA officer team is dedicated to assisting the veterinary profession advocate for the good health and welfare of animals, thereby contributing to solutions to many of the complex global challenges affecting animal and human wellbeing.”

Mr Wensley graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2003 and now works for the PDSA as senior veterinary surgeon for communication and education.

He is also an honorary lecturer in animal welfare at the University of Nottingham and a committee member of the Companion Animal Welfare Council.

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