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Pride at being part of ‘team sport’ profession
- 7 Mar 2023
It might have been a journey of twists, turns and the odd wobble, but JENNIFER PENMAN, head vet at CVS’ 3 Mile Vets and Albavet Veterinary Surgeons, couldn’t be happier at work – especially if she’s a scalpel in hand.
‘Excitement and achievement’ in a job where no two days are the same
- 7 Mar 2023
With a quarter century under her belt at Donnachie and Townley in Staffordshire, RVN JO WALDRON clearly loves animals – but she’s equally passionate about mentoring the next crop of veterinary nurses, as she explains in this latest career profile for February.
‘Becoming a vet has been my dream ever since I was a little girl’
- 6 Mar 2023
She’s never thought of any other profession, and with an MSci in bioveterinary science under her belt, soon-to-be University of Nottingham student REBECCA HANDS explains what she’s looking forward to.
RVN is nearly three decades in and still has the same passion for work
- 6 Mar 2023
She might be The Minster Veterinary Practice’s longest-serving member of staff, but EMMA DARLING has no intention of moving on to pastures new. She not only loves her job, but her focus on ensuring Minster is a great place to work landed her the 2022 VetPartners Practice Manager of the Year title.
Passion for animal welfare fuelled vet nurse’s journey into profession
- 10 Feb 2023
Working initially as a volunteer while full-time in the hospitality sector, senior RVN at Springfield Veterinary Group ASHLEIGH CHRISTIAN has gone on to develop many personal working interests.
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Happy accidents and sliding door moments help shape loved career
- 10 Feb 2023
An affinity for animals and an interest in biology may have been a starting point, but vet GERRY POLTON’s journey to pioneering oncology specialist was not deliberate. North Downs Specialist Referrals’ new hospital director shares the story of how he has reached this stage of his career…
Making changes that stick in work
- 24 Jan 2023
In this article, STEVE BAILEY – coach and change facilitator, and partner at Space Coaching Services – explains how small, incremental steps can lead to a big change in well-being.
A day in the life of a charity vet at Christmas
- 13 Jan 2023
KIRSTY WARREN, veterinary surgeon team leader at Bradford PDSA Pet Hospital, shares an insight into life on the busy frontline for the UK’s largest veterinary charity, providing vital care for pets whose owners would otherwise struggle with costs.
Leap of faith: following your career dreams
- 12 Jan 2023
Sarah Ramsden, deputy head nurse at Vets4Pets Leeds Birstall, shares her passion for animal dental care and explains how she is reaping the rewards of a huge career change.
CVS launches Pastoral Support Vet role to help new graduates settle in
- 9 Jan 2023
Following six months of planning, the New Graduate Pastoral Support Vets are ready to offer an additional layer of pastoral care to CVS’ new graduates in practice.
Join a nurse community built on ambition, support and potential
- 4 Jan 2023
TAYMAR LIMERICK, a member of Medivet’s nurse committee, who has worked with the group for five years, shares her experiences in being a part of this initiative – and how it’s helping her pursue the career she wants, not the career she’s expected to.
Graduating from vet school: what’s next?
- 4 Jan 2023
Newly qualified veterinarian GEORGIA ROBB explains why she set her sights on becoming a vet almost 10 years ago, and what it’s like to have achieved her dream, as she starts her new job at Pennard Vets’ Sevenoaks practice.
Supporting successful management
- 23 Nov 2022
ADAM BERNSTEIN explores how managers can be helped to excel in their role – and how investing in this benefits everyone.
‘My A to Z for practice leadership’
- 19 Oct 2022
After 56 years in practice, you pick up a thing or two about bringing a team together. Graham Duncanson reflects on his career and imparts some alphabetised wisdom on management.
Avoiding the wage spiral
- 18 Oct 2022
With the world in economic meltdown, Adam Bernstein investigates how employers can handle requests for more pay – is there something they can give that costs little, but is valuable to employees?
Mental health: reducing loneliness
- 17 Oct 2022
Claire Brereton, following Mental Health Awareness Week earlier this year, discusses and reviews findings from various studies into the 2022 theme.
What do you want to be now you’ve grown up? Values and job decisions
- 10 Oct 2022
Most reading this knew they wanted to be a vet from a young age. But what else? STEVE BAILEY – coach and change facilitator, and partner at Space Coaching Services – says reflection can help individuals to plot the next steps in their career.
SAMSoc Nurses CPD – sharing good practice in internal medicine
- 10 Oct 2022
Led by a small team of veterinary nurses, SAMSoc Nurses seek to bring together nursing colleagues who are passionate about sharing expertise in small animal medicine. RVN Katie Whalley writes about its meeting in Manchester in March.
A collaborative approach to renal care: masterclass on the VN’s role
- 6 Oct 2022
Purina shares learnings from its virtual masterclass series on feline renal care, which was aimed at VNs who have a special interest in this area.
Helping animals ‘move again’ and empowering owners ‘best reward’
- 6 Oct 2022
RVN and animal physiotherapist Donna Wills was announced as Animal Therapist of the Year 2021 in the Animal Star Awards, which were finally announced in 2022. Here, she tells VN Times all about her career and what it means to have won the accolade…
