ABSTRACT: In this article I discuss the changes I have experienced when changing profession from a Veterinary Nurse (VN) in practice to a VN working in the charity sector. I hope to encourage those VNs who may be considering a change of career path, and also conversely, give some clarification to the VNs who want to stay in practice but have a little self doubt as to if “the grass is greener” in a different role. Firstly, I will give a brief description of my VN history.

Author

Clare Louise Jones BA(Hons) RVN

Clare is Registered Veterinary Nurse who qualified from Myerscough College in 2013. She worked at Birch Heath Veterinary Clinic, a small animal and exotic practice, for over 6 years, and then a small animal hospital in Mold for 6 months. Clare now works for Dogs Trust as a Campaigns Veterinary nurse. Clare has a particular interest in exotics, running weight clinics and education. She has a handsome black labrador and a bouncy springer spaniel.

Email: Clarey_klair@hotmail.com

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 32 (11) • November 2017 pp339-342

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