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International Women’s Day

We celebrated International Women’s Day on 8 March.

The theme this year was Break the Bias.

We are proud of all our alumni, but international Women’s Day Stephanie-Rae Flicker was first introduced to the RVC
allows us the opportunity to highlight the amazing work of our through the Widening Participation offerings, attending
female alumni. sessions and Summer School before gaining her place on the
Gateway Programme. She graduated with a BVetMed in 2021.
Below Jade and Steph talk about their experiences of bring a
woman in their profession. ‘‘Representation plays an important role in empowerment –
becoming part of a profession that has women in a variety of
Jade Urquhart-Gilmore (2017 & 2021) tells us about the roles under the scope of veterinary medicine is encouraging.
various roles she has accomplished during her time at the RVC To add, we are making progress to become increasingly
and since graduation.
diverse, inclusive and equitable as a profession. This was
‘‘During my time at RVC, I served in various roles. The most vital for my own development and achievements in becoming
rewarding of which was as President of the Students’ Union a veterinary surgeon and will continue to be for myself and
(2019-20). I now work in first opinion small animal practice others yet to join the profession.’’
as well as volunteering for Vet Sustain. I am also a trustee
for British Veterinary Chronic Illness Support and the alumni
trustee for RVCSU.’’

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