Vet Nurse Online Lecturers
Carli Dodd
Carli Dodd RVN is a qualified veterinary nurse and was amongst the first group of nurses to successfully attain the C&G Veterinary Nursing of Exotic Species certificate. She has worked in avian and exotic practice for over 14 years. In April 2010 she and Richard Jones BVSc MSc MRCVS opened Avian Veterinary Services, a dedicated bird clinic based in Knutsford, Cheshire.
Carli Dodd
Shona Brown
Shona Brown Bsc (Hons) RVN MBVNA: Shona’s life long interest in horse riding resulted in her undertaking a degree in Equine Science with a major in Business Management at the University of Limerick, Republic of Ireland, where she graduated with honours in 2006. As a requirement of her course she worked as a “Soft Tissue Veterinary Technician” at the R(D)SVS, University of Edinburgh at Easterbush. It was here that she gained hands-on experience with equine patients in both the hospital and surgical environments. During this period she conducted a scientific study into the Occlusal Surface Angles of Equine Cheek Teeth under the supervision of Prof. P.M. Dixon, the research from this project was published in The Veterinary Record, June 2008. After her degree, Shona moved to Scotland and trained as a small animal Veterinary Nurse gaining practical experience in a small animal veterinary practice whilst attending Edinburgh’s Telford College. She was awarded her RVN diploma at the graduation ceremony in Belgravia House, London in 2009. In 2010 Shona lectured for the College of Animal Welfare in the Edinburgh centre during the initial change over from the NVQ to the new Diploma syllabus and has been involved in the training of student veterinary nurses as a Clinical Coach in practice. Shona has returned to her first love of Veterinary Nursing and is currently working in a well established busy mixed practice in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow.
Shona Brown
Annaliese Morgan
Annaliese Morgan DipAVN (Surgical) RVN MBVNA has worked in the veterinary profession for 18 years, qualifying as a Veterinary Nurse back in 1997. Since then Annaliese has gained the advanced surgical diploma. After spending 15 years in small and mixed animal practice (which included management of the team, the practice, as well as all the clinical work), Annaliese opened her own business in July 2008, Fuchsia Pet Health Spa. In a luxury environment, Fuchsia combines high standard preventative healthcare and grooming, along with education and exceptional client care. The BVNA awarded her the VN Times Award in October 2008 for her continued work within veterinary nursing, and she is a Vet Nurse of the Year nominee.
She is also a writer – her publications include a range of articles as well as four well known veterinary nursing text books, including ‘How to get through NVQ2 for Veterinary Nurses’ and ‘How to get through NVQ3 for Veterinary Nurses’ . Her most recent book, ‘Desperate Housepets, A Guide to Healthy Pets’, is aimed at pet owners and gives an entertaining approach to a high standard of pet care.
She is also a business mentor for the YES Network (Young Entrepreneurs Society) and volunteers her time to help the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Annaliese Morgan
Louise O’Dwyer
Louise O’Dwyer DMS, BSc(Hons), DipAVN (Medical), Dip AVN (Surgical), NCert(A&CC), RVN qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1999 after completing her BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science. She gained her Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Surgical) in 2004 followed by her Diploma in AdvancedVeterinary Nursing (Medical) in 2007. Louise also recently passed the AVECCT Veterinary Technician Specialist (ECC) examination in the U.S.
She has worked as Head Nurse for PetMedics in Manchester the largest emergency clinic in the UK for the past 11 years, during this time she has also been involved in veterinary nurse training and CPD. Louise has lectured regularly for a wide variety of CPD providers.
The past 5 years have seen Louise become heavily involved in the education of veterinary nurses within both CPD as well as through articles for publications such as VNJ, VN Times and Veterinary Review. 2007 saw the publication of Louise’s book ‘Wound Management for the Veterinary Nurse and Technician’ by Elsevier, Louise is currently in the process of co-authoring her second book Practical Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Nursing, due for publication in 2012.
Louise is about to embark on a PhD in MRSA Epidemiology and wound biofilms which will focus on strains of MRSA in small animals and their owners, along with the bacteria in small animal wound biofilms and the use of topical antimicrobial dressings including Manuka honey, PHMB and silver.
Louise is happy to lecture on subjects including Wound management, MRSA and infection control and all aspects of emergency and critical care nursing.
Louise O’Dwyer
Charlotte Pace
Charlotte Pace BA (Hons), RVN, VTS (Cardiology) qualified as a veterinary nurse in 2003, whilst working in practice in London. In the same year she moved to the Royal Veterinary College to work as a medicine nurse. In 2006 she became the dedicated cardiology nurse for the Queen Mother Hospital for Animals. In 2010 she passed American veterinary technician exams and became the first nurse to hold the Cardiology qualification outside the US.
Charlotte Pace
Stuart Baldwin
Stuart is a former Managing Director of broadcast media businesses and the founder of ‘Positive Performance Ltd’ and ‘www.getwhatyouwant.me’. A trainer, speaker and writer he works with corporate organisations from insurance companies to construction and retail and public bodies from the BBC to the environment agency and local government. His work supports leaders to develop high performing, engaged and energised teams and helps individuals to be at their best in work and life. Built on cutting edge psychology and neuroscience blended with years of experience leading challenging teams, the work is led from a deep belief in the potential of people and the importance of happiness and achievement. Grounded in practicality, Stuarts approach makes a complex subject simple and memorable, with every learning accompanied by practical tools, making them easy to integrate in to real life. With a love of sharing ideas and new media Stuart publishes books, videos, audio content and two websites. He is also officially the 3rd worst surfer in South Wales.
Stuart Baldwin
Animals Asia Vet Nurses Rae Joy and Caroline Nelson
Rae Joy
I have been a vet nurse for 17 years (prior to this I worked in the human welfare area). Vet nursing experience includes:
- Welfare work at a cat shelter and wildlife shelter
- Working at a busy small animal practice
- Critical care/emergency medicine
- Zoo and wildlife vet nursing (11 years)
I have been involved with Animals Asia Foundation for 6 years. I have volunteered twice as a behavioural volunteer (at both the China and Vietnam bear rescue centres) and once (in China) as a veterinary nurse. I also worked as a volunteer fundraiser and educator when at home in Perth, Western Australia. I have wanted to be a full time member of the Animals Asia team ever since I first saw the work of Animals Asia in China 2005. However I had many rescued pets at home and couldn’t leave them for a long period of time. I finally got my opportunity to join the team in Feb 2011.
Caroline Nelson
I have been working as a Veterinary nurse with Animals Asia since Nov 2007. I came to know about Animals Asia when I was working in small animal practice in the UK. I went to volunteer as a veterinary nurse at the centre in China in the summer of 2007. I came back to work fulltime when a position came available in Nov of 2007. I worked at the centre in China till May 2010; I transferred to the centre in Vietnam in May 2010.
I have now been working closely with bears for 4 years and I have been extremely lucky to get the chance to work at both centres. The time here has given me a wealth of experience in looking and working after these amazing bears from all age groups from cubs to geriatric bears.
Being able to live and work in two beautiful countries has allowed me to see first hand what changes people can achieve through a common goal. Plus to see the achievements Animals Asia’s work throughout Asia has been a privilege. With this job I must say has given me the opportunity to work with the most brilliant people from around the world.
Animals Asia Vet Nurses Rae Joy and Caroline Nelson
Katherine Spear
Katherine Spear BA(Hons) PgDip RVN MBVNA has worked in practice and in business management for over 6 years. Her particular interests are in animal welfare and ethics, and she is a trustee of a charity that funds a school in Malawi. She became impressed with online learning after studying Professional Skills for VNs with the University of Liverpool by e learning and is keen to continue her professional development in this way, and is this year studying for both a Post Grad Associate course in Veterinary Education with the Royal Veterinary College, London, and an online MA in Applied and Professional Ethics with the University of Leeds, both through distance learning. At the same time she is locumming in practice to ensure she keeps her clinical skills up to date and to keep working with animals.
Katherine Spear
Wendy Fisher
Wendy Fisher BVSc, MACVSc (Small Animal Medicine, Vet Emergency and Critical Care), MRCVS graduated with honours in 1997 from Sydney University. Since then she has worked in a variety of practices, including large and small animal work and emergency centres. Wendy obtained membership of the Australian College of Veterinary Science in Small Animal Medicine in 2009 and in Veterinary Emergency and Critical care in 2010 (and was presented with an award for being the highest ranking candidate!). She is currently working as an emergency clinician at a large veterinary hospital in the south west of England and does locum work for a nationwide emergency group.
Wendy Fisher
Jez Rose
Jez Rose is a canine behaviour specialist. A Graduate of Jean Donaldson’s Academy for Dog Trainers and having been mentored by Dr. Ian Dunbar and Dr. Roger Abrantes, he is a Fellow of the International Society for Canine Excellence and Advisor to the Welfare Committee of the UK Wolf Conservation Trust. He regularly appears in veterinary and consumer press, on radio and television. Founder of the National Responsible Dog Owners Campaign and the world’s first free dog training and behaviour iPhone app, Jez produces free behaviour resources for veterinary professionals that support his regular lectures and seminars to the veterinary profession on canine behaviour.
Jez Rose
Ryan Judge
Dr Ryan Judge BMBS PgDip has worked in various roles, both surgical and in medicine. He has recently taken a Post graduate Diploma at The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and is currently working in East Africa.
Ryan Judge
Nick Shackleton
Nick Shackleton Dip AVN(Surgical) VN started his nursing career back in 1997. During his training he moved around several practices finally qualifying in 2001. Six months after qualifying his desire to learn more and progress in his career led him to move to a large small animal hospital, which also took referrals in soft tissue, orthopaedic and neuro surgery.
It was working closely with the surgeons that helped develop his passion for surgical nursing. In 2004 he moved to an orthopaedic referral centre. In 2005 he enrolled for his Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing (Surgical). He undertook his exams in 2009/2010 gaining his Diploma and achieving the highest mark in his year and was awarded for this by the BVNA.
During the course of his studies for his Diploma Nick developed a keen interest in Diagnostic Imaging. The practice had access to advanced imaging techniques including mobile MRI and CT scanner. In 2010 Nick joined the NHS and is currently undertaking a Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care, whilst working and training to become an Assistant Practitioner (radiography). In his current role he works within the CT And MRI area of the department.
He has the desire to go on to study for a full degree in radiography in the future to enable him to work as radiographer. He still works part time at a busy emergency veterinary hospital in Greater Manchester.
Nick Shackleton
Bryony Waggett
Bryony Waggett HND, BSc(Hons), MSc:
Equine Grass Sickness (EGS) is Bryony’s main area of academic interest. Before taking up her current position (Taught Postgraduate Programmes Co-ordinator at the University of Edinburgh), she worked for six years as the EGS fund Research Assistant and Nurse at the R(D)SVS, University of Edinburgh. Both Bryony’s BSc dissertation study and MSc by research studies were conducted on EGS at the University of Edinburgh, researching methods of diagnosis, possible causes of disease and improving nursing methods of chronic EGS cases.
Bryony’s BSc dissertation on Clostridium perfringens in EGS cases made the final for the Eqvalan Duo Thesis of the Year award 2006 and one of Bryony’s MSc dissertation studies on Synaptophysin immunolabelling of ileal neurons won the R(D)SVS Student Research Day post-graduate poster presentation in 2009. Bryony is currently a member of the EGS Fund Scientific and Fundraising Committee. She has been published in the Journal of Comparative Pathology and the Equine veterinary Journal, and in the e-book ‘Management of Chronic Grass Sickness Horses’, available free from www.worldhorsewelfare.org and www.grasssickness.org.uk.
Bryony Waggett
Victoria Field
Victoria Field VN,IOC,IHHTP,CiPD Cert.TP qualified as a Veterinary Nurse whilst employed at a 13 vet practice in 1993. On qualifying, Victoria took the position of staff nurse at an RSPCA Hospital to further her experience of the animal welfare sector. Along her career path she also worked as Head Nurse at a practice in the South West and also at one of the UK’s first Feline Only Practices.
In 1996, Victoria changed her career path to work in a veterinary sales environment, to gain business knowledge, and spent 12 successful years with the largest Pet Insurer in the world, progressing from Veterinary Field Sales Representative, to UK Field Sales Manager, a role that encompassed recruiting and coaching the field sales team and maintaining relationships with the Veterinary and Animal Welfare Sector. Victoria studied Cipd Training Qualifications in 2005, and was awarded the CiPD Certificate in Training Practice in 2006.
In 2009, on developing further interests in the behaviour of humans, studied Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Addiction Counselling with the Institute of Counselling, being awarded Diploma qualifications in 2010.Victoria runs a consultancy in Veterinary Team Wellness and Coaching from her base in the Midlands.
Victoria Field
Nicky Smith
Nicky Smith E-SQP LCGI RVN, qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1996. She is currently head nurse at a small animal practice in the West Midlands.
She has previously also worked in a charity hospital and a dedicated emergency clinic. She is currently studying for her Dip AVN/Dip HE CVN at Harper Adams University College in Shropshire. Other qualifications include the AMTRA E-SQP and the BVNA Certificate in Pharmacy Management.
Nicky Smith
Katie Lewis
Katie Lewis BVetMed MRCVS graduated from The Royal Veterinary College in 2007. Katie currently works in a busy tier III mixed practice in Cornwall where she enjoys working with all species, though her main interests are in small animal and equine medicine. Katie also has a great passion for the ocean and the marine mammals residing within it; she is an active member of the Cornwall Seal Group and the British Divers Marine Life Rescue.
Katie Lewis
