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Dr Irene Dos Santos

BVetMed FRCVS
Irene Dos Santos
  • Location: Bristol
  • Year of Fellowship: 2021
  • Route to Fellowship: Meritorious Contributions to the Profession

Field of work

Clinical practice (private)

Areas of special interest

  • Policy and Advocacy
  • Public Engagement
  • Work Place Culture

Areas of support

  • Innovation in professional practice
  • International issues
  • One Health Agenda
  • Professional mentoring
  • Promoting knowledge and best practice
  • Public engagement

Professional positions

  • Trustee, PetPlan Charitable Trust
  • WSAVA Advocacy & Campaigns Committee Co-Chair

Awards

  • RCVS Inspiration Award, 2021
  • BSAVA J.A. Wright Memorial Award, for contributions to companion animal welfare, 2022

Biography

Daniella graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2012, having previously obtained a degree in Molecular Genetics from Kings College. Since qualifying Daniella has worked as first opinion general practitioner in small animal and exotic pet practice, now holding the position of Director of Professional Culture at IVC Evidensia.

Daniella became the youngest president of the British Veterinary Association in 2019, guiding the profession through Brexit and the covid-19 pandemic. Her leadership resulted in her being awarded the RCVS Inspiration Award 2021.

Daniella's interests span animal welfare, work place culture, professional issues including regulation and legislation, policy development, advocacy, lobbying and public engagement.

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