b'EMPOWERED TO INSPIRE, ACHIEVE AND LEAD TOGETHEREMPOWERED TO INSPIRE, ACHIEVE AND LEAD TOGETHEREMPOWERED TO INSPIRE, ACHIEVE AND LEAD TOGETHEREMPOWERED TO INSPIRE, VETERINARY WOMAN CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGEACHIEVE & LEAD TOGETHERWhat is the best advice youve been given, or that you would give to someone else, about driving positive change?I hope to encourage people to explore otherMy advice would be to find something that ignites the spark opportunities and pathways within this careerin you. Personally, I love working in ECC and that is where I as there is so much more to this job thanfeel like I can make the most of my skill set. I really love to see working day in and day out in general practice. veterinary professionals finding their passion in an area that particularly interests them, whether it be anaesthesia, internal medicine, charity work or a management role. I would say to be brave and continue to ask questions, put yourself out How have you encouraged other people to get on boardthere and always have faith in yourself. You can do whatever with your ideas?you want to do and dont be afraid to branch out and go for During Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM) 2023,opportunities, even when you think you cant. which is celebrated every May by the veterinary community, IWhat are your next steps to continue creating changewrote an article for the BVNA which went on to be publishedfor the better?both online and in the Veterinary Nursing Journal (VNJ).I hope to continue to grow and learn as a nurse, embrace I am open about some of the unique opportunities Ive beenchallenges and inspire others. I would love to connect with fortunate enough to encounter so far, and I received a fewmore people within the industry so that we can continue to messages from both registered and student nurses enquiringmake changes that positively influence the profession. about what I had been doing, how Ive found working in different aspects of the profession and if I had any advice on how to help them find their niche within the profession. I feel a strong sense of community within this job and especially with other nurses and students, and I am glad to offer any support wherever possible. What has most helped and motivated you alongthe way?My motivation always comes from working with and helping animals. I have loved animals ever since I was young and was very fortunate to have grown up surrounded by all sorts of different animals. I want to feel like Im making a difference for them. Unfortunately, working in emergency and critical care doesnt always give us the ending we hope for, but I always want to feel like Ive done everything in my power as a veterinary nurse to ensure gold standard care is given. Having said that, I am lucky to know and work with some wonderfully passionate and talented veterinary women, both vets, nurses @vet.nurse.ruby and patient care assistants. They help to motivate and inspire me to be a better RVN.www.veterinarywoman.co.uk 23'