b'PROFILEyour niche. Often it isnt the profession that people fall out of love with, its the situation they are in.What best sums up your approach to keeping yourself and your team motivated and engaged within veterinary careers? Im very people-led, I believe motivation comes from teams feeling supported, valued and listened to. I lead by being present, and when times are tough I will step in and help. I think teams need to see that their leaders are willing to get involved and support them in reality, not from a distance. I also believe in honest communication, even when its not the news people want to hear. Transparency builds trust. Ultimately, I want people to feel they belong, that their wellbeing matters, and that we are working towards something together.What do you feel would most benefit job satisfaction in the veterinary and support, not just personally jumpingprofessions, and how could we work in. I still get the same buzz I always did,towards implementing this? and I cant imagine leaving referrals. Ensuring time and energy is invested What advice can you share with othersinto developing clearer pathways, embarking on similar paths about findingparticularly for those who want to fulfilment in their veterinary career?remain in the profession but move into I think fulfilment in your career is verynon-clinical roles. We are losing vets personal. Progression isnt always aboutand nurses at an alarming rate, and climbing a ladder, it can be movingwith them we lose invaluable skill and sideways, learning something new,experience. By creating structured deepening clinical skills, or finding thedevelopment pathways, mentorship, right environment and culture. For me,and training opportunities beyond the team is everything. Even when Itraditional clinical routes, we can retain moved into central roles, leaving thetalented people and protect the depth team Id grown with was one of theof knowledge the profession relies on.hardest parts, and returning to the hospital where my referrals journey started has genuinely felt like coming home.No workplace is perfect and the profession is under real pressure. If you spend years chasing the perfect job, it can drain your passion. Instead, focus on what matters most to you, values, team connection, development and impact.My biggest advice is to say yes. Try things. Push yourself even when you dont feel ready. Most of us experience imposter syndrome in some form and I certainly do, but growth often comes from taking opportunities before you feel fully confident. Work hard, be curious, and dont be afraid to move roles to find BVHA Hospital Awardswww.inspiredvet.co.uk19'