2025 ULVAA Summer Class Notes
Updates from fellow alumni
Posted on: 28 August 2025
Welcome to the Veterinary Science Class of 2025
It’s always a joy to celebrate the culmination of years of hard work and dedication at Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall as fifth years officially became veterinary surgeons. Congratulations on all your achievements – we can’t wait to hear (and see!) what you get up to next.
Posted on: 28 August 2025
Welcome to the Veterinary Science Class of 2025
There’s always something happening at the Small Animal Teaching Hospital. From innovative research and digital tools to new CPD opportunities, the team is continually working to support the veterinary community and improve patient care. Here’s the latest from SATH, including a new Clinical Club, a promising clinical trial for cats with heart failure, and a new app to help track dog mobility.
Posted on: 28 August 2025
A life in Veterinary Anaesthesia: Celebrating the career of Emeritus Professor Ronald S. Jones OBE
Emeritus Professor Ronald S. Jones, OBE, JP. MVSc, Dr Med Vet, DVSc, DVA, DipACVAA, DipECVAA, CBiol, FSB, FLS, FRSA, FRCA, FRCVS.
Posted on: 28 August 2025
Celebrating Diversity in Veterinary Medicine: Kristina Hunter
We’re sharing the experiences of Kristina Hunter (Bioveterinary Science 2003, BVSc 2013), who has spoken before on navigating veterinary practice with dyspraxia, shedding light on a condition that’s often misunderstood.
Posted on: 28 August 2025
Learning differently, succeeding fully: Reanne McDonald
We caught up with recent graduate Reanne McDonald (BVSc 2024) to mark National Inclusion Week (15-21 September 2025). She shares her experiences both from her time as a vet student at Liverpool and as a recent graduate, and has encouraging words for current or prospective students with learning differences.
Posted on: 28 August 2025
Veterinary voices in politics: Danny Chambers
Dr Danny Chambers (BVSc 2008) is now MP for Winchester and used his maiden speech in the House of Commons in 2024 to highlight mental health within the veterinary profession, and to share his ambition to champion mental health, especially for young people.
Posted on: 28 August 2025
Q&A with Anna Pedersen: Balancing studies with a professional football career
Class of 2024 graduate Anna Pedersen, is proving you can excel in your studies whilst pursuing a professional football career, having recently signed to Charlton in Women's Super League 2 (WSL2). During her Accounting and Finance degree, Anna overcame challenges including remote learning, an ACL injury, and the pressures of elite sport. She shares how resilience and support from the University helped her succeed both on the pitch and in the classroom.
Posted on: 19 August 2025
From FIMBA to FIFA to founding the ISC: Nigel Fletcher's career journey
From roles at FIFA to founding the International Sports Convention, Football Industries MBA (FIMBA) graduate Nigel Fletcher reflects on his career so far – exactly 20 years after his graduation.
Posted on: 19 August 2025