Vets4pets appoints head of workplace engagement
Ravetz will work with colleagues and partners across Vets4Pets and Companion Care practices to support the implementation of the British Veterinary Association’s Good Veterinary Workplaces Code
Vets4Pets has appointed Gudrun Ravetz as head of workplace engagement in a move to further support the working lives of colleagues and partners in veterinary practices.
With more than 20 years’ experience, Ravetz has an “in-depth” understanding of the veterinary sector. She has worked as a clinician in private practice and for charity, and is a former president of both the British Veterinary Association and the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons.
In addition to her clinical experience, the firm said she has worked in several veterinary-related roles in industry, management and as a consultant, as well as being the chair for the British Veterinary Association’s Good Veterinary Workplace Working Group.
In the newly created role, Ravetz will work with colleagues and partners across Vets4Pets and Companion Care practices to support the implementation of the British Veterinary Association’s Good Veterinary Workplaces Code as it continues to be adopted across the estate.
According to Vets4pets, the appointment follows its inaugural Project Listen report, which revealed an industry-wide need for increased support and recognition and is part of an ongoing commitment to workplace engagement.
Gudrun Ravetz BVSc, GDL, MRCVS, said: “It’s an honour to join Vets4Pets as we begin to implement its many commitments to improving the industry.
“I am excited to work towards a positive future for veterinary workplaces and being able to work with Vets4Pets to build a well-resourced and accessible tool for practices to implement good veterinary workplaces will help our practices to attract and retain the best clinical talent.”
Gordon Dunn, people director at Vets4Pets, added: “Gudrun’s appointment demonstrates our commitment to influencing positive change across the profession and we’re thrilled to welcome her to the team.
“It’s our goal to develop the best practice cultures that we can possibly create, so that we can continue to attract and retain the best talent, and having a vet of Gudrun’s calibre join our People team will allow us to ensure that everything we deliver is truly fit for purpose.”
