Bury St Edmunds vet Rose Thompson-Turcotte makes national finals in this year’s British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Young Vet of the Year
A Bury St Edmunds vet said she was honoured to have reached the final stages of a prestigious award which recognises professional dedication and excellence.
Rose Thompson-Turcotte was named as the finalist in this year’s British Veterinary Association’s (BVA) Young Vet of the Year.
The award celebrates inspirational vets in the first stages of their professional career and who have gone the extra mile to help their patients.
Rose has worked at the Bury Veterinary Centre (BSEVC) since graduating from the University of Surrey in 2023.
She was nominated for her excellent clinical skills and dedication to her profession, patients and their owners. She also volunteers at her local RSPCA centre
“I am so honoured to have been short-listed for this award but am even more delighted to have the backing of my wonderful colleagues,” she said.
“I am so lucky to work at a practice that encourages community engagement and compassionate, evidence-based medicine.
“My main interest is inpatient care - I love medical puzzles and developing strong bonds with clients and patients.”
Rose will be competing for the title alongside David Charles and Clio Rudgard-Redsell.
The winner will be announced November 14 at the BVA’s Award dinner in London.
They will receive a prize package, which includes £1,000, a year’s free BVA membership, mentoring/engagement opportunity with sponsor Zoetis and career development opportunities.
On behalf of the judges, BVA president Liz Mullineaux said they had received the highest number of nominations this year.
She said Rose, David, and Clio stood out for their unique passions and causes, but their dedication, commitment and compassion shone through.
She added: “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.”
