BVA launches new employment hub to support members with workplace issues

New statistics from the Voice of the Veterinary Profession Autumn 2023 survey show that one in four vets (26%) rate the human resources support and management in their workplace as ‘not very good’ or ‘terrible’. Confidential data gathered by BVA’s free legal helpline, which offers 24/7 advice, shows that contract disputes and grievance procedures are consistently among the top reasons members contact them.

BVA Junior Vice President Elizabeth Mullineaux, said: “Whether you’re an employee, an employer or a manager we all want to ensure that our workplaces have clear and effective structures and support in place to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and respectfully. This new hub pulls together the invaluable range of employment-related resources and advice BVA offers to members, on everything from pay and flexible working to employment contracts, giving employers and employees quick access to support with some of the most common queries in veterinary workplaces.”

The new hub offers a wide range of expert guides, topical articles and a link to BVA’s legal support helpline.