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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.

Outside of clinical work, Molly is the author of the Textbook of Rabbit Medicine (2nd and 3rd Editions). She has also contributed to the BSAVA Manuals of Rabbit Medicine and Surgery, Guinea Pig Medicine and Surgery, Reptile Medicine and Surgery (2nd and 3rd Editions) Wildlife Medicine and Practical Welfare. She has contributed also to the Textbook of Ferret, Rabbit and Rodents, Medicine and Surgery, as well as the Manual of Exotic Pet Practice. Molly is an experienced lecturer and teacher and has presented lectures all over the UK, as well as in the US and Europe. Molly is also the Veterinary Advisor for Supreme Petfoods.


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.