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Laurence, Christopher

QVRM,TD BVSc FRCVS
Position:
  • In addition to the charities noted above Chris is Treasurer of Animal Behaviour and Training Council, a trustee of the Soldiers of Oxfordshire and Treasurer of Tytherton Village Hall
Location:
United Kingdom
Field of Work:
Charities and Trusts
Fellowship Award:

MBE - services to animal welfare

Queens Volunteer Reserves Medal - merritorious service to reserve forces

BSAVA JA Wight Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to companion animal welfare

Fellowship Route:
Meritorious Contributions to the Profession (MCP)
Fellowship Year:
2017
Area of Support:
  • Collaborative research
  • One Health Agenda
  • Promoting knowledge and best practice
  • Public engagement

Chris Laurence qualified from Bristol and went immediately into practice.

After a year of mixed practice he moved to Chippenham and small animal practice.

In 1998 he was appointed Chief Veterinary Officer of the RSPCA and subsequently moved to Dogs Trust in 2003 as their Veterinary Director.

Chris retired in 2011 and has since been active in a number of animal welfare charities. He is currently Chair of the BVA Animal Welfare Foundation, a trustee of his local RSPCA Branch and Chair of the South West RSPCA Regional Board. Chris is also Chair of the Canine and Feline Sector Group of the England Animal Health and Welfare Board.

Chris was awarded the MBE for services to animal welfare in 2007.