ABSTRACT: The first article outlined the approach to training in the clinical veterinary environment based on the common terms that are used to describe the staff member who is responsible for overseeing this process. The term mentor’ describes a holistic approach to training, which encompasses the various aspects of directing learning and assessment within a supportive, and often, close relationship.
Author
Sue Badger MEd CertEd VN
Sue qualified in 1976 and worked in a variety of veterinary practices for 18 years
before she embarked on a teaching career – firstly at the Berkshire College of Agriculture and latterly at the University of Bristol, where she worked for over 20 years until taking early retirement last year.
During her career, she served two terms as a BVNA Council member and became president in 2010.
She has received both the CAW Award and the RCVS Golden Jubilee Award and was awarded honorary membership of the BVNA at this year’s congress.
Sue now works part-time for several institutions on a number of projects, including the development of the veterinary nursing benchmarks for QAA. She is an education consultant for Central Qualifications and she has continued her involvement with the VNJ. She admits to quite liking Border terriers!
Keywords: Feature, Role, Mentor
To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 29 (02) • February 2014 • pp62-65
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