PDSA, Britain's leading veterinary charity, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Jan McLoughlin as Director of Veterinary Services.

Mrs McLoughlin will take up her new responsibilities for the management and development of the PDSA PetAid service on April 1 2003. Most recently Business Development Director at PDSA and previously a General Manager with Northern Foods, Mrs McLoughlin has extensive experience of multi-site operations management, communications and employee relations.

Confirming the appointment Mrs Marilyn Rydström, Director General, said, "Jan is motivational, energetic and results-orientated. As she has already shown, her knowledge and experience will be of immense benefit to the charity, in particular helping to guarantee the on-going success of our vital PetAid services. I am delighted to welcome her as a permanent member of the PDSA senior management team."

Mrs McLoughlin added, "PDSA is a remarkable charity with a dedicated workforce providing a high quality veterinary service to more than one million sick and injured animals each year. I am proud and honoured to be taking up the role of Director of Veterinary Services."