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Celebrating my first milestone in practice
- 23 Jan 2024
University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science 2022 graduate Georgia Robb celebrated her first anniversary working at Pennard Vets’ Sevenoaks practice. Here, she looks back on 12 months in her dream job, revealing the highs and lows that came along with it.
Beyond his years: Ajith leading way in science and innovation
- 2 Jan 2024
From experiments in growing tapioca in rural India to meeting Sir Tom Blundell in Cambridge, Ajith Rekha discusses his career ambitions and shares his inspirations on how young people can prepare for success in a scientific career.
Becoming a behaviourist – you can alter your career path
- 1 Jan 2024
Having moved from a zoological background training birds of prey to the role of education and development officer at Optivet Referrals, Sam Lympany-Tier explains how a change in professional direction can be achieved.
Group aims to dispel farm vet myths
- 28 Nov 2023
With farm practices across the UK and Europe, VetPartners is aiming to build diverse, welcoming workplaces for colleagues from all backgrounds. Mia Ellis, from Westpoint Farm Vets in Chelmsford, shares her career journey, including how she broke the farm vet stereotype.
Strength to strength: from NHS and powerlifting to animal health boss
- 21 Nov 2023
After 20 years in senior roles in human care, Julie Davis reaches new heights as she takes the plunge into veterinary work in a different kind of managerial job with IVC Evidensia.
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Five decades as a veterinary nurse
- 1 Nov 2023
As she reaches 50 years as a VN, Debbie Culley has a lot to reflect on as she discusses her experiences and what brought her to this point in her career.
My autism diagnosis was not end of world – just start of a new one
- 3 Oct 2023
Laur Charleston, who has gained a place to study veterinary medicine at the University of Lancashire, shares her inspiring story.
Inspiration is key destination on new lead development journey
- 29 Aug 2023
In this article, we hear from GAYLE HALLOWELL on her newly created role at IVC Evidensia, as she shares her vision for changes in career progression.
Graduate vet’s reflections as she takes to stage in operating theatre
- 21 Aug 2023
In her latest update on life after graduating from the University of Liverpool and starting work at Pennard Vets’ Sevenoaks practice, GEORGIA ROBB – now with six months under her belt – reveals the anxiety and apprehension, along with the satisfaction and pleasure, that comes from regularly performing surgery.
Dealing with feedback effectively
- 17 Aug 2023
Managing director of Worcestershire-based Customer Champions, COLIN BATES, has more than 30 years of marketing experience; he uses it to discuss the importance of customer communication, implementing any changes addressed and, in turn, feeding that information back to the client.
Finding your nursing niche – or maybe not…
- 1 Jul 2023
Kelly Huitson RVN, APVN, explains why she believes RVNs without a niche are integral members of the veterinary team with a wealth of general knowledge vital to new RVNs, SVNs and auxiliaries.
New guidance on mental health
- 26 Jun 2023
ADAM BERNSTEIN explores employers’ challenges when supporting employees’ mental help, and, using new Acas guidance, how they can make reasonable adjustments for staff welfare.
What can farm practices do to help keep vets in the profession?
- 22 May 2023
Westpoint Farm Vets’ EMILY COLLINS-WINGATE, BVMSci, MRCVS, discusses how she feels employers can help empower and support vets to stay in the profession.
Case study: ‘We created an environment where the whole team feels involved…’
- 22 May 2023
AMI SAWRAN, clinical director at Westpoint Farm Vets, shares some of the key changes made at its Chelmsford branch since 2017 to make it a “welcoming, inclusive and fulfilling place to work”.
My ‘accidental’ vet sector move
- 4 May 2023
In another in our series from veterinary professionals about why they love their job, SIOBHAN PARK, practice director at Barton Veterinary Hospital, tells her story.
Reflections of first job in practice
- 2 May 2023
In VT52.51 last year, GEORGIA ROBB revealed the fears, anticipation and excitement she felt about starting her dream job after graduating from the University of Liverpool School of Veterinary Science in 2022 and qualifying as a veterinary surgeon. Here, she tells us about her first few months working at Pennard Vets’ Sevenoaks practice in Kent, and her new life in this role...
Career in profile: leading surgeon on establishing neurology service
- 3 Apr 2023
KATIA MARIONI-HENRY shares how she has returned to her “first love” by joining Vets Now to establish a new neurology/neurosurgery service at its hospital in Glasgow.
‘I’m not sure I’d change too much’: Lorna’s journey to practice owner
- 14 Mar 2023
Continuing the series we ran throughout February showcasing positive stories of veterinary professionals’ experiences and love for what they do, LORNA CLARK BVetMed, BA, MRCVS, recounts the road she’s taken from RVC student to east midlands clinic boss.
Pride and passion working with wonderful team
- 7 Mar 2023
Petplan Awards 2023 nominee for nurse of the year and manager of the year ROXY O’BRIEN recounts her journey to practice manager at Vet4Life.
Close bonds and breathtaking scenery: life as a Cornish farm vet
- 7 Mar 2023
From his first experiences at Rosevean Vets as a student, ZACKARY SUCH knew he could see himself working there. Here, the Cornish native explains how he grabbed opportunities with both hands – and what he loves about livestock veterinary work.
