Youatt, William

William Youatt was born in 1776, the son of a non-conformist minister. Youatt was appointed medical superintendent at the Gardens on a salary of £100 a year in 1833. He attended the gardens on a part time basis on a Monday and Thursday, and was expected to be ready to attend if any emergency arose, and to perform post mortems on the animals. Youatt had a practice in Wells Street, and founded the publication Veterinarian. He also lectured at London Veterinary College (now RVC). He continued in this post until his death is 1847.