A farm vet from Carmarthenshire will be amongst those aiming to pick up the prestigious British Veterinary Association ‘Young Vet of the Year Award’ for 2025.

Dr Rosemary Charnley MRCVS BSc PgCert, who lives in Maenclochog is nominated for her proactive and positive approach to working with farmers and championing high standards of animal welfare.

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2019 and completing an internship with a large-scale dairy veterinary consultancy in the US, she began practice in South Wales, where she now works with The Cattle Vet.

With her partner, Rosemary has also begun dairy farming herself, giving her an even greater understanding into the challenges her clients have and greater desire to explore how she can best support them.

This has included completing a Master's degree in cattle nutrition after identifying a need for supporting local farmers with nutritional advice. Four years ago, she founded a multi-practice young vet social group that now includes 20 members from six practices, all of whom help to support other early-career vets settle and make lasting friendships.

Rosemary said: “It is a humbling experience to be nominated for this award. I would never have imagined that I would get a call to say I was one of the final three. I hope I can be a positive example to all, not only within our varied veterinary profession but also the industries we support.”

Rosemary has been nominated alongside fellow early-career vets - Jade Urquhart-Gilmore and Leah Hunter for the award which is sponsored by Zoetis and celebrates inspirational vets in the first stages of their professional career.

The winner will be announced on October 16 at the BVA Awards in London, where they will receive a prize package which includes £1,000, a year of free BVA membership, and mentoring and engagement opportunities with Zoetis.