ABSTRACT: Being a professional can mean a variety of things to an individual, such as conveying a caring attitude whilst at the same time providing a top quality service to clients and their pets. It is likely that more mundane issues also come to mind, for example, attitude, personal hygiene and appearance – particularly the wearing of a uniform.

This article offers a personal perspective as to what constitutes the key attributes of a true professional.

Author

Emma Opperman RVN

Emma has worked in veterinary practice for the last 24 years. She has worked in general practice, private referral practice, as well as in the role of ICU nurse at Bristol Veterinary School (Langford).

She has lectured nationally and internationally and has written articles for veterinary nursing journals for many years. Her main interests are emergency nursing and teaching.

Emma is on the VNJ editorial board and currently works as head nurse in a busy small animal hospital in the Cotswolds together with a fantastic team of VNs.

Keywords: Clinical, Professional, Viewpoint

To cite this article: Veterinary Nursing Journal • VOL 29 (03) • March 2014 • pp99-100

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