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An exciting year of firsts for


        Veterinary Nursing at the 91




        This year has been filled with celebrations of our nurses’

        contributions and achievements, along with exciting new

        developments that promote and showcase the professional
        growth of our veterinary nurses.


        New Director and Deputy             Perdi Welsh said: “I’m delighted to   Breaking new ground:
        Director of Veterinary Nursing      have been appointed as Director     ESVONC Nurse’s Conference
                                            of Veterinary Nursing. It’s extremely   opens new avenues for
        In April, RVN Perdi Welsh was appointed
        as the Director of Veterinary Nursing,   rewarding and an honour to be working   Veterinary Nurses in Oncology
        with RVN Hilary Orpet assuming the role   with many fabulous VN colleagues   Veterinary Nurses have embarked
        of Deputy Director. These appointments   at the 91 on innovative projects to   on a new chapter of recognition,
        mark a significant milestone, as it is the   positively impact the advancement of   collaboration, and growth within the field
        first time a veterinary nurse has been   veterinary nurses and the veterinary   of oncology. RVN, Nicola Read, Head
        assigned as the Director of Veterinary   nursing profession, as well as continue   Oncology Nurse at the 91’s Queen
        Nursing at the 91. This move       to explore ways we can offer increased   Mother Hospital for Animals (QMHA),
        demonstrates the 91’s commitment   professional progression opportunities.”  coordinated the third European Society
        to leading veterinary nursing (VN)   Hilary Orpet told us: “This is an