A live webinar on Pioneering Women in Veterinary will take place on International Women’s Day, March 8th at 8pm GMT organised by a partnership between SPVS and PetsApp. Featuring Ami Sawran (Practice Principal at Westpoint Farm & SPVS board member), chairing the session with panelists Angela Jones (Clinical Director, The George Equine Clinic), Kerrie Hedley (COO, XLVets, Veterinary Women In Leadership) and Dr. Donita McCants (Founding Vet, Veterinary Concierge Services).
The speakers will be sharing industry related stories, with the aim to use their personal experiences to give advice and guidance on best outcomes for individuals in the veterinary community, seeking support and employers wanting to do better.
The panel will discuss an array of topics including
- Starting up your own business
- Menopause
- Maternity
- Supporting both chronological ends of the talent line
The theme for International Women’s Day 2023 focuses on how technology and education in the digital age can help the empowerment of women and girls across the world. PetsApp and SPVS encourage attendees to be fully engaged with the interactive session, which they hope will help shine a light on women in veterinary and create an opportunity for those attending to gain some hugely valuable insights.
Chairing the session will be SPVS Board member and Veterinary surgeon, Ami Sawran: “I am excited to be chairing what promises to be an enlightening discussion with a dynamic panel. International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8th to commemorate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. It is vital for the progression of our profession that we acknowledge potential barriers to career progression and longevity within the veterinary sphere, and gather insight on how we overcome them collectively.”
Newly elected Junior Vice President of SPVS, Silvia Janska said: “At SPVS, we are committed to helping vets thrive in practice and helping veterinary practices set up for a sustainable future. We are therefore delighted to partner up with the brilliant team and technology at PetsApp, who deliver a holistic service for easing and speeding up the connection between vets and their clients. This partnership will offer SPVS members a free first month of PetsApp membership as well as 4 educational CPD webinars.”
The PetsApp produced webinar can be accessed here.
Meet the Speakers
Angela Jones: Graduating from the University of Bristol in 2009 after completing an internship in Pembrokeshire, Angela worked in a large equine clinic in The Home Counties for 6 years and was the clinical lead in their Berkshire based hospital. She moved to The Cotswolds in 2016, completing a Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice in Equine Medicine in 2017 and advanced to the role of clinical director. She has recently joined the Equicall team, whilst also working on a flexible working initiative and developing a digital prescription platform. Veterinary interests aside, Angela loves exploring The Cotswolds with her family and their dog, George.
Kerrie Hedley: Following graduation from the Royal Veterinary College in 2011, Kerrie was always very interested in the ‘business side’ of the equine practices she worked at. Joining the XLVets team in January 2015 as Equine Business Manager in a maternity cover role, was a great opportunity to try non-clinical work. Now Chief Operating Officer, during the last few years of transitioning from clinical practice to a business role Kerrie has also undertaken the University of Liverpool Certificate in Veterinary Business Management and an MBA, with her MBA dissertation focussed around the barriers and enablers to female vets becoming business owners. Continuing that important research to increase the representation of all veterinary women in leadership roles across the profession is something Kerrie feels immensely passionate about.
Dr. Donita McCants: A 2015 Tuskegee graduate, Donita is also a passionate public speaker and experienced Veterinarian with a demonstrated history of supporting the veterinary industry. A 2014 Simmons Business Aptitude Award winner, Donita in return has also helped champion other vets (like her) wanting to provide hybrid, mobile pet care services to their patrons for a more accommodating, mobile service. Meeting the needs of many busy pet parents (worldwide) with her ‘Ask Dr. Donita’ initiative, Donita has seen her commitment to providing effortless, time saving services welcomed with wide open arms (and paws) by her loyal clients in West-Orlando, Florida.
How to Sign Up
Signing up for the webinar couldn’t be easier. To join on International Women’s Day simply follow the link here. Don’t forget to add the event to your calendar!
About the SPVS and PetsApp Partnership
SPVS and pet health app PetsApp are partnering to collaborate on a series of educational content to support professionals and businesses within the veterinary community. Make sure to also tune in on June 21st for episode 2 of this four part series. Chaired by SPVS’ newly elected president Ryan Davis and led by Director of VetDynamic, Alan Robinson BVSc.
Further details can be found on the SPVS/PetsApp partnership page: https://meeting.petsapp.com/spvs-partners