James Yeates

 

James is Head of the Companion Animals Department at the RSPCA, having joined in May 2011. 

His interests include dog, cat, rabbit and horse welfare, veterinary ethics and the engagement of companion animal guardians in animal welfare issues.

James qualified with a Bachelors of Veterinary Science in 2004, and has a Bachelors in bioethics, a certificate and diploma in animal welfare science, ethics and law and a PhD in veterinary ethics. He has worked as a vet in a RSPCA branch and two private practices.

James is currently Honorary Lecturer at the University of Bristol, Chair of the BVA Ethics and Welfare Group and Honorary Secretary for the Society of Practising Veterinary Surgeons. He is also on the Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law Veterinary Association Committee, the BSAVA Scientific Committee and is a Fellow of Centre for Animal Ethics. James edits the AWSELVA Journal of Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law and is writing a book for the UFAW animal welfare series on Achieving Animal Welfare in Veterinary Practice.

Published work includes papers on treatment choices, quality-of-life assessment, euthanasia, animal welfare values, positive animal welfare, stem cells, overtreatment and medical authority and responsibility.