Career Q&A with Dr Adele Williams-Xavier

From Equine Medicine to Veterinary AI: Responsible Innovation

What can a veterinary career become when clinical expertise meets emerging technology?

Join us for a live Career Q&A with Dr Adele Williams-Xavier BVSc FRCVS DipECEIM PhD—an equine internal medicine specialist, researcher and veterinary AI leader whose career has moved through clinical practice, academia, research, technology and healthcare innovation.

Adele works at the intersection of veterinary medicine, clinical data and responsible artificial intelligence. She brings a practical perspective on how veterinary professionals can help shape new technology while protecting trust, clinical judgement, data governance and patient care.

Join us as we explore:

• From equine medicine to veterinary AI: the choices, opportunities and turning points behind Adele’s career journey.
• Transferable veterinary skills: what clinicians bring to technology, data, product development and leadership.
• Responsible innovation: how ethics, evidence and data governance should shape AI adoption.
• Finding your route into veterinary technology: ways to build credibility, experience and useful connections.
• Working across multiple worlds: combining specialist knowledge, research, consultancy and startup leadership.
• The future of veterinary work: where Adele sees meaningful opportunities—and where healthy scepticism is still needed.

Whether you are curious about AI, considering a move into veterinary technology, building a portfolio career or wondering how your clinical experience could translate into an emerging field, bring your questions and join the conversation.

You can also pre-submit your questions when you register.

Career Lab members: after the main Q&A, members will have a dedicated career huddle and mentoring discussion with Adele.