Did you choose the veterinary profession because you cared deeply for animals and wanted to make a difference? I know I did. Did you see a role in the veterinary industry as varied, challenging and one where you could make a positive change for animals? So, this was your initial inspiration, but what about now? As you carve out a successful career, who or what is your ongoing inspiration and why?

Author

Sophie Beckwith RVN

Having worked in the UK veterinary industry for nearly 20 years, Sophie now combines her time between registered veterinary nursing and freelance journalism. Nursing representative for the Animal Welfare Foundation and lead nurse on an annual neutering programme for stray cats in Greece, Sophie is committed to good animal welfare. She is communications officer for an animal welfare organisation and writes and blogs about animals, nature and the environment.

Email: soph.beckwith@gmail.com

Keywords: Feature, RVN

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 32 (06) • June 2017 pp172-175

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