A vet from London is in the running to be named the British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Young Vet of the Year for 2024. Clio Rudgard-Redsell, who works in Notting Hill, alongside Rose Thompson-Turcotte and David Charles, is through to the final stages of this year’s prestigious award, which is sponsored by Zoetis and celebrates inspirational vets in the first stages of their professional career.
The award judging panel – BVA President Liz Mullineaux, Linda Belton, RCVS President and director of the George Veterinary Group, Colin Penny, Medical Affairs Manager for Ruminant POM V at Zoetis, and last year’s Young Vet of the Year Dr. Henry Lamb – shortlisted the finalists for the award based on their outstanding career achievements so far. This includes their hard work supporting their clients and colleagues; providing outstanding and consistent high levels of care for their patients; giving back to their community; championing causes in the veterinary profession; or going the extra mile.
BVA’s Young Vet of the Year Finalists 2024
Dr. Clio Rudgard-Redsell MRCVS
Vet Clio Rudgard-Redsell is nominated for her commitment, compassion and willingness to learn new skills and to go above and beyond for her patients and team members. Having graduated from the University of Nottingham in 2022 and starting her career at Chine House Veterinary Hospital in Leicestershire, she moved on to become part of the founding vet team at Creature Comforts in Notting Hill, London, where she is helped set up its first clinic and establish practice protocols that have been successfully rolled out to later clinics. She is incredibly passionate about marine animals and is also a volunteer vet for the British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR), where she aids dolphin and seal rescues.
Clio said: “I am deeply honoured to be nominated for this award, let alone shortlisted. It is a privilege to be a representative for young people in our profession – I hope to live up to everything this award stands for and be a champion for this incredible industry. I wouldn’t be in this position without the amazing support from my peers and colleagues both at Creature Comforts and at Chine House Veterinary Hospital, where I could not have asked for a better foundation to start my career. Looking to the future, I hope I can be a positive example to aspiring vets while continuing to develop my business and leadership skills.”
On behalf of the judges, BVA President Liz Mullineaux said: “This year has brought us our highest number of BVA Young Vet of the Year nominations yet, with each singing the praises of incredible young vets from around the UK. David, Rose and Clio stood out: they all have their unique passions and causes but their dedication, commitment and compassion shines through. Congratulations on being named finalists in this year’s award, it really is an amazing achievement and you should be so proud of yourselves already. We look forward to following your future careers.”
The winner of BVA Young Vet of the Year will be announced on 14 November at the BVA’s Awards dinner, which takes place during London Vet Show. They will receive a prize package which includes £1,000, a year’s free BVA membership, a mentoring/engagement opportunity with sponsor Zoetis and career development opportunities.
