In October I had the fantastic opportunity to attend a Careers Fair at The Forest School in Horsham. This was part of their careers speed networking event for Year 10 pupils, aimed at introducing students to a variety of professions and sparking inspiration for their futures. I was thrilled to represent the veterinary nursing profession […]
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2023 Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month’s theme was Empowerment. The campaign ran over May each year and was launched back in 2005 by the BVNA to spread the word to, those not only in the veterinary profession but also pet owners, about the importance of Veterinary Nurses (VNs), their role and how much they indeed do! […]
Having been a Veterinary Nurse (VN) for some time now, it might be a good time, to reflect. Especially with Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on those of us in the VN role, shout about what it is we do and help others understand. Also, perhaps, look to the future […]
When I’m not working as The Friendly Pet Nurse, I also work as a vet nurse for several other local veterinary practices, but with the pandemic, my regular customer services, such as cat-sitting, behavioural consultants and pet visits have had to change. I also have to juggle work with parenting, as any shifts, I work […]
PLEASE BE TICK AWARE… My son came running into me yesterday having a panic that there was a tick in his arm! Having a vet nurse as a mum he’s obviously been taught about these things! The offending tick shown was tiny… the size of a poppy seed. Make sure you regularly check yourselves, your […]
The learning never stops… (as well as working and being a mum) As The Friendly Pet Nurse, I strive to learn more and extend my knowledge about animals, specifically pets. Having qualified some time ago (1996) as a Veterinary Nurse with the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) I still find myself in the profession […]