
Janika Patel
Locum Veterinary Surgeon,
MRCVS
Janika is a small animal veterinary surgeon who qualified from University of Nottingham in 2017. She has worked in various practices across London and Surrey and is now locuming in the East Midlands full time. She started her instagram page @janikathevet during Lockdown as a diary of her experiences as a vet as well as a space to inspire other people of colour to join the veterinary profession. Through her presence online she came across the many challenges that ethnic minorities face getting into the profession and developed a passion about raising awareness of the issues. She works alongside groups such as BVEDS and Affinity Futures to discuss topics such as racism, diversity and equality within the profession. She has won the Bright Minds Award for Industry Influencer in 2023 as well as being part of London Vet Show's 30 under 30 in 2022.
Sessions
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12-Jun-2025Exhibitor Showcase 1The changing landscape of Vet Med: Insights from Vet Shows 30 Under Thirty Alumni Group