Swapping scrubs and a stethoscope for the classroom

News Published: 20th August 2025
I started my veterinary nursing journey as a student in 2006, after three years of university and still no idea what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. At the time, mum was a nurse and dad was a…

From Scrubs to Strategy: My Journey Beyond the Clinic

News Published: 11th June 2025
I often reflect on how my journey in veterinary nursing began back in 2007 — a young girl fresh out of Christchurch, full of heart and determination to care for animals. What I didn’t know then was ju…

From Curiosity to Calling: My Journey in Animal Health and Education

News Published: 25th May 2025
If you'd told 18-year-old me that one day I'd be juggling veterinary nursing, pet grooming, education, and governance work — while coordinating national programmes and lecturing on everything from vet…