Speaker bio page for Dr Paula Boyden

Bio

Paula Boyden graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London in 1992. She spent 11 years in general practice, before moving into a technical role in industry in 2003. Paula joined Dogs Trust in 2010, where she was Veterinary Director until spring 2025. Her responsibilities included oversight of Dogs Trust’s veterinary matters, outreach and public affairs work. Paula has a particular interest in the link between abuse of animals and abuse of people and is current Chair of the Links Group. She is Chair of the Canine and Feline Sector Group, sits on the RSPCA’s Prosecutions Oversight Panel, BVA’s Policy Committee and is a commissioner of the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission. Paula is a founder member of the Association of Charity Vets (now the Shelter and Charity Vet Association). Paula received BSAVA’s J A Wight Memorial Award for her contribution to the welfare of companion animals in 2017, the WSAVA’s Global One Health Award in 2023 and the BVA’s Outstanding Service (Chiron) Award in 2024.