b'PROFILEMADDIE BRADY Maddie Brady is a vet and director of Northvet Veterinary Group, a mixed practice based in Orkney. Originally from Australia, Maddie worked in mixed practice and first came to Northvet for a summer locum position before settling permanently in Orkney. In her profile, Maddie celebrates the variety of mixed practice and shares her enthusiasm for working within a close community.Please give a brief summary of your career path so farI studied at the University of Sydney in Australia where I grew up. Graduating in 2012 I took a mixed practice job in the central west of New South Wales. I was not from a farming background but grew up reading James Herriot and I was determined to start in mixed practice and treat all creatures great and small. I spent two years at my first job before the travel bug bit and like so many Aussie vets I came to the UK on a working holiday. I love that at Northvet we are a true team, all working together and supporting each in 2022. I am currently on maternity leave other. Its important to debriefafter our little girl was born in February those difficult situations and2024. also celebrate the wins. What is it about your work that enthuses you and brings you satisfaction?I worked in several different practicesI am passionate about mixed practice - I across England and Scotland andlove the variety it offers where no two particularly enjoyed a spring lambingdays are the same. I believe starting and calving season in the Scottishout in mixed practice offers a great Highlands. I first came to Orkney in 2016,foundation for a veterinary career no originally for a six week summer locummatter where it takes you in later years. position - I didnt count on falling inI enjoy having students on placement, love with Orkney! The countryside, theshowing them where I get to live and beaches, the wildlife but also the workwork and passing on little tips that make - a truly mixed practice with the addedmy life easier. I also learn a lot from our bonus of island life. I returned a fewstudents sharing the latest research and times as a locum and was devastateddevelopments. I love a good question when my visa ended and I had to returnthat makes me think about why I do to Australia. After 18 months locumingsomething one way or another! around Australia with my OrcadianSettling down in Orkney I have enjoyed farmer partner in tow we decided tobecoming part of the community and move back to Orkney.getting to know our clients. The client/I took a permanent position withveterinarian relationship is so important Northvet in 2019 and became a directorto achieving good outcomes and also www.inspiredvet.co.uk19'