Vetlife launches search for new trustees

Applications have opened for veterinary professionals and supporters to put themselves forward to join Vetlife’s board of trustees.

The 12-member body manages the charity, which offers emotional and financial support, with members required to attend four board meetings a year and represent the organisation at events.

Would-be candidates must be a vet or an RVN, a Vetlife member or friend of Vetlife, live in the UK and have a “good working knowledge of the profession”.

‘Incredible work’

Current trustee Jo Oakden, who joined the board last October, said: “Becoming a Vetlife trustee has significantly increased my awareness of the incredible work this charity does.

“I feel honoured to be able to have a role as part of the board helping to ensure the sustainability and longevity of the charity to continue to support fellow professionals when they need it most.

“It has been a rewarding and humbling experience – highlighting the many challenges faced, but being able to be part of something that can work towards supporting individuals to overcome those challenges.”

Compassionate

Mrs Oakden added: “The board is an incredibly passionate and compassionate group of individuals, all with aligned values to make a positive difference to those who need support.”

Applications close at 5pm on 18 May, with interviews expected to be held remotely in mid-June. Successful applicants will be formally appointed at the charity’s annual meeting in London on 7 September.

Further details of how to apply are available in the membership section of the Vetlife website, or by emailing [email protected]