This month we are delighted to welcome David Godfrey as our new BSAVA President! Born and brought up in Essex with two younger siblings, David graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 1988 having been inspired by a close family friend who was his role model vet and a great aunt of his who took a biology degree back in the 1930s. Companion spoke to David to find out more about his career, past experiences and what he has planned for his presidential year ahead.