Become a peer reviewer for Veterinary Evidence

 

As a peer reviewer, you will play a vital role in advancing scientific knowledge within your field by providing valuable feedback to authors. In addition, completing reviews also contributes to your continuing professional development (CPD).

Why review with us?

Peer review is essential to maintaining and improving the quality and scientific rigour of the papers submitted to Veterinary Evidence. By taking part, you directly contribute to the progress of research in your area of expertise as well as:

  • Contribute to the advancement of evidence-based veterinary medicine

  • Gain CPD and strengthen your critical appraisal skills

  • Stay up to date with emerging research

  • Support authors and shape the future of your field

  • Expand your professional network

  • Be recognised as a contributor to a leading open access journal

If you’d like to support and help shape the future of your field, you can become a reviewer for Veterinary Evidence in the following ways:

1. Register via Editorial Manager

Sign up on our online submission and peer-review system, Editorial Manager.

During registration, you’ll be asked to provide your areas of expertise, reviewing interests, and contact details. This information adds you to our reviewer database, enabling our Associate Editors to match you with relevant submissions when they are looking for peer reviewers.

2. Join our peer reviewer mentor/mentee program

Peer review can feel daunting - whether you're new to reviewing or looking to improve. Our mentoring program pairs mentees with experienced mentors in a shared area of expertise.

When a suitable paper is submitted, both mentor and mentee will be invited to review it. The mentor will guide the mentee through the process while submitting their own independent review.

If you'd like to join the scheme as either a mentee or mentor, please get in touch to register your interest. 

Your contribution

Your efforts as a peer reviewer are invaluable, and we want to ensure that your contributions are acknowledged. Here’s how you can showcase your reviewing work:

  • Annual Thank You in the journal
    Each year, we publish a special thank you to all our reviewers in Veterinary Evidence, acknowledging your hard work and dedication in advancing EBVM.

  • Add to your ORCID iD
    Link your peer reviews to your ORCID profile to showcase your contributions to the research community.

  • Certificate for your Web of Science Researcher Profile account
    Receive a certificate for your review activity, which can be added to your Web of Science Researcher Profile (formely Publons) for formal recognition.

  • Letter of acknowledgment
    Request a personalised letter from us to acknowledge your peer review efforts, which can be used for professional purposes.

  • Enhance your CV
    Showcase your reviewer role on your CV, highlighting your involvement in advancing your field of expertise. 

  • CPD
    Track your reviewing activity as part of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

What's involved?

Guidance and information is given to all of our reviewers. To ensure high-quality reviews, we ask our reviewers to:

  • Provide constructive, timely feedback to authors

  • Maintain confidentiality and uphold ethical review standards

  • Accept reviews only when the topic aligns with your expertise

  • Let us know if you're unavailable or need support

Contact us

Have questions or need further details? We’re here to help. Contact us or visit our Reviewer Hub for more information.