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RCVS diploma in advanced veterinary nursing
24/09/2018
The Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing is an advanced professional qualification awarded by the RCVS and is available only to qualified and registered veterinary nurses -
Gavin topped up his VN qualification by completing an extra year of study, allowing him to achieve a vet nursing degree
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Getting a Leg Up: BEVA's coaching scheme
03/10/2023
BEVA launched the BEVA Leg Up mentoring scheme four years ago. Here Cat McKenzie, an experienced equine vet, and Heather Frenkiel, an early career vet, discuss their experiences of the Leg Up mentoring scheme. -
An early knockback at school only served to spur on Viki Weigh to adopt a lifelong learning approach and carve a successful career path in veterinary nursing, teaching and beyond.
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Millie Byrne decided a quiet life wasn’t for her and completed a master’s degree in veterinary physiotherapy – and before she’d even finished she had taken the plunge and started her own business.
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From her first job helping with the practice books, to chairing the Veterinary Management Group board, Ruth Mckay has focused her career around leadership and management skills
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Helen Bye and Bryony Gilder set up an in-house CPD club that has blossomed into into a nationwide learning opportunity used by hundreds of vet nurses
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Why choose an internship, or two?
25/11/2022
Rodrigo Paulino, a senior surgical intern, explains why he chose two internships and the benefits of an internship to any future veterinary career. -
At vet school Abigail Liston completed a research project that led her to develop a host of essential skills, which gave her a sense of purpose and success
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Vet Nursing School Ambassadors Scheme
08/09/2022
Jill Macdonald explains the scheme and how it raises awareness of the vet nurse profession among school children, while Rachael Marshall encourages vet nurses to become ambassadors -
With a plan to become a farm animal vet, Isabella Aimee Hannay was surprised to find that an extramural studies placement took her career ambitions in a new direction
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Brian Faulkner is a small animal practitioner who also does lots of other things, including fundraising
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Georgina Hills was recently elected president of the Veterinary Management Group. Here, she shares her career story and the roles that have brought her to a leadership position
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Inspired to be the best I can be
04/12/2021
Veterinary technician specialist in anaesthesia Jennifer Busby was the recipient of the first scholarship awarded in memory of Louise O’Dwyer. Here, she describes the influence Louise had on her career -
During 35 years in independent practice, David Black’s interest in cattle breeding led him to become a vet specialist. He has also got involved in a variety of sustainability initiatives
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VetGDP 3: advising for the future
03/11/2021
Three senior vets explain their reasons for becoming Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) advisers and describe their experience of the online training they are undertaking -
A mentor’s view of the VetGDP
03/11/2021
New graduate mentor Charlotte Moody gives her perspective on the importance of the adviser’s role in the Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) -
VetGDP 2: building new vet confidence
03/11/2021
Linda Prescott-Clements explains how the Veterinary Graduate Development Programme (VetGDP) will offer new vets the support of VetGDP advisers -
VetGDP 1: the origins of the programme
03/11/2021
Sue Paterson, chair of the RCVS Education Committee, explains the origins of the VetGDP scheme and how its construction was framed by an evidence base provided by students, new graduates and veterinary practices -
When recent graduates Ilianna Bakali and Auxi Garcia wanted to embark on further study, they looked at ways of funding additional qualifications