ABSTRACT: I was once told I would never be a Veterinary Nurse because of my Crohn’s Disease. I now know that the person told me this because of a lack of knowledge and understanding about my condition; at the time however, I felt deflated. Nevertheless, I persevered, completed an access course and started university. As I neared the end of my 3-year foundation degree, I reflected on the challenges faced by chronically ill SVNs, and the positives chronic illness brings to training.

Author

Lauren Hargrave RVN

Lauren has just completed her foundation degree in veterinary nursing science and is now a Registered Veterinary Nurse. She works in a small animal practice on the south coast. Lauren enjoys working as a general practice nurse as the role is so varied, and is particularly interested in wound care and management. In her spare time, she is dedicated to raising awareness and providing support to veterinary professionals with chronic illness through her Instagram page @ theibdvetnurse.

Email: lauren.hargrave@outlook.com

Keywords:

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 36 • March 2021

To gain access to this article, select one of the links below:

I am a BVNA member

I am accessing through my Institute

I am paying to gain access to this article