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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