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Lauren Whittaker
FdSc Equine Veterinary Nurse, Level 3 Diploma Equine Management RVN
Candidate 3 of 3
Proposers: Muriel Eileen Pym, Matthew James Legg
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Candidate biography
I am the deputy head nurse at Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic. I qualified in 2013 after completing a foundation degree in Equine Veterinary Nursing.
I was then lucky enough to get a job at one of the largest equine hospitals in the south east where I have taken on various roles over the years including clinical coach and head nurse.
I have always loved animals, especially horses. I now have two small children and in my spare time we enjoy spending time as a family and we have various pets including a 3 legged dog called Sandy.
Candidate statement
Why do you want to stand to be a member of VN Council?
I am standing for the Vet Nurse Council because I am passionate about all the hard work my colleagues put in when caring for the health and wellbeing of our patients and clients.
The work vet nurses put into their careers from the very start is extraordinary and I would be very proud to be part of the Vet Nurse Council helping to shape pathways and careers for vet nurses across the country. As well as advocating for equine nurses in the profession alongside our small animal colleagues.
What do you think you can bring to VN Council?
I believe I can bring a positive and engaging attitude to the vet nurse council, I am a practical and approachable person with a willingness to learn. Being an equine vet nurse I believe I can bring a different perspective and theoretical knowledge.
As much as I can bring to the council I am excited to engage in new skills and challenges as part of the role if elected and use this to help progress the whole profession and be part of the decision making processes.
What relevant experience do you have?
Throughout my career I have experienced many changes within the veterinary nurse profession which has taught me to adapt and change for the future. As well as under taking many different roles in practice, as part of my current role I collaborate with wider businesses and private practices striving to improve and develop the veterinary nursing profession. I can also bring a wealth of equine nursing experience as well as excellent management skills that I have worked on over the years.