ABSTRACT: Developing the practice I work for into a Cat Friendly Clinic is something I have thought about for a long time, so when I started the ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine – International Cat Care’s veterinary division) Certificate in Feline Friendly Nursing course, it was the perfect opportunity for me to do this in a more informed way. I have started implementing some of the suggestions I have learned on this course and through making some simple changes, we have already improved the look and the feel of the practice remarkably.

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Gemma Abraham RVN ISFM oertFN

Gemma qualified as a veterinary nurse in January 2015 after many years working towards achieving this. Before becoming a qualified Veterinary Nurse, Gemma completed a BTEC National Diploma in Animal Care and an Animal Nursing Assistant course. Since qualifying, Gemma has completed her ISFM certificate in Feline Friendly Nursing and is now a Feline Friendly Nurse at her practice. It was her goal to become a Feline Friendly Nurse. With her love for cats she wanted to “make a change” in her practice and felt this was the perfect way of doing it. Currently working towards becoming a Cat Friendly Clinic, Gemma continues to have ideas and wants to develop and implement them into her practice even more. Gemma is keen to learn more about cats and will be starting an ISFM Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour later this year.

Email: gemie_lou@msn.com

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 31 (11) • November 2016 pp345-348

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