ABSTRACT: As a registered veterinary nurse based in a small-town independent practice, I always felt there was more I could be doing, whether it was here in the UK or somewhere else in the world. That is when I came across an advert seeking a Registered Veterinary Nurse to volunteer for 6 months in Sri Lanka. It sounded absolutely perfect being able to do the job I love in one of the most beautiful countries in the world and, on top of this, being able to make a real difference. So I set about making this dream a reality and, before I knew it, I was chasing stray dogs around on the streets of south Sri Lanka!

Author

Katie Knight

Katie Knight qualified as a registered veterinary nurse in December 2014. Since qualifying she has worked in a small animal independent practice in Cambridgeshire. At home she has a small-breed schnauzer cross who she regularly trains and enters agility with. Currently Katie is volunteering in Sri Lanka for 6 months and is thoroughly enjoying it.

Email: katie@wecareworldwide.org.uk

Keywords: Sri Lanka, veterinary nurse

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 32 (04) • March 2017 pp87-88

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