PDSA Appoints New Vet Director
Leading veterinary charity, PDSA, has announced the appointment of Richard Hooker, BVMS (Hons), MRCVS, as new Director of Veterinary Services.
Richard is promoted from Chief Veterinary Surgeon at PDSA, a role he has held since 2003.
Jan McLoughlin, PDSA Director General, says: ”Richard has made a significant contribution to the strategic development of our veterinary services. In particular, he has led the introduction of preventive services in our PetAid hospitals including microchipping, vaccinations and neutering. His enthusiasm, credibility and knowledge is invaluable.”
A graduate of Glasgow University Veterinary School, Richard spent two years in a large mixed practice in Staffordshire before joining PDSA in 1996 as Veterinary Surgeon at Aston PetAid hospital in Birmingham. He later moved to Stoke-on-Trent PetAid hospital as Senior Veterinary Surgeon.
Richard says: “I am delighted to have the opportunity to take on this important role, responsible for maintaining and developing the delivery of PDSA’s veterinary services. I shall be building upon the great work already in place and look forward to working closely with all teams across PDSA as we continue to treat many thousands of sick and injured pets every day.”
“Over the last five years, as Chief Veterinary Surgeon, I‘ve had the opportunity to expand PDSA’s scope of activity, including the launch of our biggest ever pet health campaign, Long Live Pets, earlier this year. In addition I have enjoyed establishing strong links between PDSA and a number of Veterinary Schools, professional bodies and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, relationships that I look forward to developing further.”
Richard takes up his post with immediate effect.
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