Timothy Hutchinson

Biography

The son of two South Yorkshire school teachers, like so many vets I started my career working in a local practice during school holidays, using the opportunity to gain an understanding of how practices function behind the scenes. After three attempts, I gained a place at Liverpool Vet School and graduated in 1994. Three days later, I started work in a city-centre small animal practice in West Yorkshire, where I remained for four years before relocating to my current practice, Larkmead Vet, a mixed-species practice in Oxfordshire.

I joined the partnership in January 2000, completed my CertSAS in 2002, Advanced Practitioner (Small Animal Surgery), and subsequently produced two of the BSAVA Manuals. During my time at Larkmead, I have helped oversee the growth of the business into a large (35+ vets), thriving, independent mixed practice, with a strong tradition of employing, developing, and retaining graduates. I co-authored / edited the BSAVA Manuals of Surgical Principles and Canine Practice.

My time is currently split between SA clinical, senior practice management and my work as an RCVS Officer. Outside work, I can be found playing cello in the local orchestra, expanding my eclectic music collection, or walking my two dogs, Nala and Chester. 

Council Member category

Elected member: 2023 - 2027

Committee membership 

• Education Committee (full voting member)
• Education Committee (additionally observer role for Panel of Assessors for Advanced Practitioner Status/non-voting)
• Finance and Resources Committee
• Officer Team
• Registration Committee
• Specialist Recognition and Advanced Practitioner Appeals Committee (Adviser)
• Veterinary Nurses' Council
• CMA Working Group
• AP Qualifications Subcommittee
• Panel of Assessors (Advanced Practitioner) (Chair)
• Legislative Change Working Group

Declaration of interests