Description
Who are we?
Bristol Vegan Vets (BVV) is a student-led community and support network for anyone studying a veterinary-related degree who identifies as an ethical vegan. However, anyone interested is welcome to join, regardless of their lifestyle or degree!
Our Aims:
- To allow vegan Veterinary students to meet like-minded individuals.
- To host and encourage discussions regarding ethical issues in the Veterinary profession.
- To act as a safe space for individuals struggling with ethical dilemmas within their studies to speak freely.
- To educate and encourage discussions amongst the Vet school and wider community.
- To raise awareness about veganism and its role in the Veterinary profession.
- To encourage the Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Nursing courses to become more open-minded and accepting of vegan students and vegan viewpoints.
What do we do?
Socials
BVV host a range of socials to ensure everyone gets the chance to attend and meet like-minded people, form connections and initiate discussions.
Examples include:
- Coffee mornings
- Pub evenings
- Walks
- Picnics
- Potlucks
Other Events
BVV aims to provide a safe space for discussion and debate, as well as plan fun events for people to enjoy on their rare time off from studies! Events we plan to put on include:
- Talks from guest speakers, including vets and researchers
- Volunteering with local animal sanctuaries
- Bake sales
- Pub quizzes
- Course Q&A
- EMS advice
- Group outings to vegan markets and festivals
- Movie nights
- Collaborations with other Bristol SU societies and external brands
Your Committee
President: Laura Simons BVSc4 (AGEP3) - te22062@bristol.ac.uk
EDI Officer: Nosaiba Aladwani BVSc3 - ou21623@bristol.ac.uk
Treasurer: Valentina Ribakova BVSc4 - fg21038@bristol.ac.uk
Secretary: Rebecca Loveday BVSc2 - ih23674@bristol.ac.uk
Social Secretary: Emma Jonner BVSc2 - emma.jonner.2023@bristol.ac.uk
Feel free to drop any of us a message, or contact us via bristolveganvets@gmail.com
How do I get involved?
Membership for the year costs just £2, which will go towards covering guest speakers fees and planning and organising events. You can become a member buy hitting the "Join this group" button at the top of the page!
Join our Whatsapp group here: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FWq57szBTZmFTEmcMEmmQV
You can check out our facebook page below to keep up to date with socials and other events: https://www.facebook.com/University-of-Bristol-Vegan-Vets-103492078764818
Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/uobveganvets/
Equality Statement
We will not tolerate any form of discrimination, bullying or hate speech in Bristol Vegan Vets. We are proud allies of BAME, LGBTQ+, Neurodivergent and disabled students and will always endeavour to make our events and society a safe space for everyone and as accessible as possible. We are always open to any feedback on how we can do better.
Sustainability Statement
BVV are committed to fighting the climate crisis and we keep this at the forefront of all our events. We discourage single use plastic, encourage public transport and lift shares where possible, and of course following a wholefoods plant-based, planet friendly diet!
Volunteer day at the amazing Dean Farm Trust
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
