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Elliott holds a Guinness World Record for performing the first ever caesarean section in a tapir.







Ian became a father for the first time in 2023 and, outside of work, he loves going on (wildlife-related) adventures, drawing, writing children's stories and following his favourite football team, Arsenal.


On her return Lauren started a position at Marwell Zoo where her interests include anaesthesia, sustainability and all things cat.
Lauren is currently a BDMLR Medic, a member of the BWRC Veterinary Liaison Working Group and is completing the new Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Nursing of Zoo and Wildlife via post graduate certificate route.

The Zebra Foundation is a registered charity, funded by the European Association of Zoo and Wildife Veterinarians (EAZWV), the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) and public donations.
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Awards & Honorary Members
BVZS has an awards system for a number of achievements, from Honorary Membership Awards to Best Scientific Paper.

The Zebra Foundation
The Zebra Foundation is a registered charity, funded by the European Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians (EAZWV), the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) and public donations.