Menopause Awareness: Understanding and Supporting Menopause in the Veterinary Profession

How we can support colleagues dealing with menopause, and what resources are available to those experiencing it?

Host Daniella Dos Santos and guests Sadie and Scott discuss these questions. Menopause symptoms such as anxiety, brain fog, and low mood can have a huge impact. Sadie shares her personal experiences with perimenopause, highlighting the importance of open communication and support from colleagues and leadership. Scott highlights the need for understanding individual needs and making reasonable adjustments. We focus on the importance of increasing awareness and support, offering resources and strategies to help create a more inclusive and supportive workplace.

Sadie Ashbee 

Sadie is Head of People Operations for the UK at IVC Evidensia and has over 25 years of experience within HR. She loves to see people grow & develop as well as delivering a best-in-class experience through the work of our team. 

 Scott Stowell 

Scott is responsible for our people policies and processes at IVC Evidensia, setting our strategy to improve the colleague experience.  He and his team also work on our wellbeing, diversity and inclusion agenda. 

Daniella Dos Santos

Daniella graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2012 having previously obtained a degree in Molecular Genetics from Kings College. She has since worked in first opinion, small animal and exotic pet practices across the Southeast. In 2019, she became the youngest-ever President of the British Veterinary Association, leading the profession through the height of the pandemic. During her time as President, she was instrumental in the association’s Diversity and Inclusion work, as well as the development and launch of the Good Workplaces Policy. Daniella was the recipient of the RCVS Inspiration Award 2021 for her leadership and became an RCVS Fellow in 2021 for Meritorious Contributions to the Profession. She is a trustee of the PetPlan Charitable Trust.

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Links:

BVNA Menopause toolkit: https://bvna.org.uk/project/menopause-toolkit/

BVA Menopause Hub: https://www.bva.co.uk/take-action/good-veterinary-workplaces/menopause-hub/