Meet A Member | Emily Workman-Gyde

NAVP prides itself on the quality and professionalism of its members. All of our Veterinary Physiotherapists are passionate about working with animals, but they are also academically robust. Members must have a minimum of an undergraduate Honours degree in Veterinary Physiotherapy and commit to extensive CPD.

We want to showcase our members’ diversity, qualifications and expertise, so each month we will be profiling one of our Veterinary Physiotherapists. 

​Next up is our Executive Committee member, Emily Workman-Gyde, who is heading up the NAVP Connect project which supports students and graduates as they navigate their way to successful careers in Veterinary Physiotherapy.

Name
Emily Workman-Gyde

Qualifications
BSc (Hons) Vet. Phys., MNAVP

Time With NAVP
Five Years

Place of work
EWG Veterinary Physiotherapy, covering Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire

Where did your love of working with animals come from?
EWG: I’ve always been a huge lover of horses and dogs. Pony was one of my first words!! My family aren’t particularly horsey at all, so they’re not quite sure where that passion comes from, but it’s something that has stuck with me.

What has your career path been?
EWG: I went to college to do an equine management course alongside my A-levels and kind of fell into the rehab and therapy role that way. I went to Harper Adams to study the BSc Honours in Veterinary Physiotherapy and since then have had a lot of experience working in polo yards and for veterinary equine and small animal veterinary practices. I’m now a self-employed veterinary physiotherapist, combining my role with volunteering with NAVP.

What is your role within the NAVP Exec Team?
EWG: My role is to encourage the next generation of Veterinary Physiotherapists who are coming through in that sort of transitional process between being students, being qualified and then those next few years after graduation. NAVP CONNECT is a new project focusing on supporting our Category 2 members. It can be quite daunting coming out of studying and into the real world, so having that support from like-minded professionals is really important. 

Our ultimate aim is to drive the association forward. To do that, we need to ensure the next generation of Veterinary Physiotherapists coming through the ranks are highly qualified, using robust techniques and delivering to the standard NAVP and the wider industry expects. Whether that be for small animals, equine, larger animals or exotic.

What does a Student Membership offer?
We offer a heavily discounted rate for student members, which gives them all the same benefits as being a full member. They also receive heavily discounted CPD, with some CPD sessions free of charge. 

We have a Mentorship Monday programme where students can chat and get advice from senior members of our Executive Team and other vets - we discuss all things Veterinary Physiotherapy, including business, mental health and welfare,  or anything else that is relevant.

We also have a placement scheme where we link our students with suitable placement providers to help further their experience. 

What does the NAVP mean to you, both as a member and a member of the Exec Team? 
Well, I've been with the NAVP for about five years, and I find it a really supportive community of like-minded Veterinary Physiotherapists, who are there when you need help. If you're struggling with a case, have questions about branding, if you're a bit worried about client retention or how to win business, there's always someone on the exec team and other members who you can turn to for advice. 

"It just feels like a supportive, welcoming community of people who don't judge, and are quick to help and celebrate your successes with you".

If you are a student or graduate you can find information about NAVP Connect on the Website or email [email protected]