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Running the extra mile: Zara Kennedy’s journey in… – hero
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Running the extra mile: Zara Kennedy’s journey in veterinary leadership

Zara Kennedy, our Head of Veterinary Standards, was two thirds of the way through her latest running challenge when doubt began to creep in as she looked at what lay ahead. It was hardly surprising though – Zara was…

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Cutting Edge prepares you to be a solo vet, but you’re never really on your own says Vet Suregon Lucy Wildblood

After graduating from the RVC in 2023 and working in mixed practice, Lucy Wildblood spotted information about our Cutting Edge programme on…

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Leadership, Learning and Family Life: Q&A with Emma Roberts 

After 14 years with Vets Now, Emma Roberts still has no intention of slowing down. As Principal Nurse Manager at our busy Milton Keynes…

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From Cutting Edge to Principal Vet: Mariline Ferreira’s ECC Leadership Journey

From a young dog lover in Portugal to Principal Vet at Vets Now, Mariline Ferreira has built an inspiring career shaped by a passion for…

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25 years on: how we've helped shape the future of emergency pet care

Key takeaways: At Vets Now we’re celebrating 25 years since launching a new model for dedicated out-of-hours emergency veterinary care in…

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Sarah Ambler - Stoke
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From 4am dog walks to a very smelly skunk: 25 years of pet emergencies in Stoke

Key takeaways: This article looks at how improvements in training, equipment and emergency care have helped vets treat pets over the years.…

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Glasgow - 25 Years
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Pioneering Glasgow animal hospital marks 25 years of giving pets a fresh chance at life

Key takeaways Vets Now Glasgow is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026. The hospital was the first dedicated out-of-hours emergency…

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From Head Nurse to Area Director: Nina Seib on Leadership,… – hero
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From Head Nurse to Area Director: Nina Seib on Leadership, ECC and Supporting Teams

For Nina Seib, leadership has always come naturally. Long before she became an Area Director overseeing ten of our Vets Now clinics around…

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Vets Now recognised at RCVS Knowledge Awards for advancing emergency care

We're proud to have won the Quality Improvement to Lead Organisational Change Award at the RCVS Knowledge Awards 2026. The RCVS Knowledge…

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The clinical support behind exceptional emergency care | Sam King on Life at Vets Now

From structured learning programmes and evidence-based clinical resources to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, Vets…

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Finding balance in emergency care: Esme Howells’ Vets Now… – hero
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Finding balance in emergency care: Esme Howells’ Vets Now story

With her very first word being her cat’s name, Esme Howells’ love of animals has never been in doubt. As Principal Vet at Vets Now’s busy…

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Aoife Reid – From Then to Now: Celebrating 15 Years of Cutting Edge

Reaching my 15-year service milestone with Vets Now has prompted me to reflect back on my Vets Now journey so far, and particularly on how…

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We caught up with Vet Surgeon, Kate Campbell, to learn more about her journey through our Vets Now Cutting Edge programme

After gaining experience in general practice in Yorkshire and Australia, Kate Campbell was ready to take the next step in emergency and…

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We caught up with Ezekiel Maguire to hear about his journey… – hero
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We caught up with Ezekiel Maguire to hear about his journey through our Vets Now Cutting Edge programme

After starting his career in small animal practice in Cheshire, Ezekiel quickly realised his passion lay in emergency care work. Drawn to…

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Have a Cutting Edge catch up with: Weronika Misna

We caught up with Vet Surgeon Weronika Misna to learn more about her journey through Vets Now’s Cutting Edge programme. What were you doing…

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How Vets Now builds careers people stay for

Megan Hull leads the Talent Team at Vets Now, the UK’s leader in emergency veterinary care. Her team is responsible for recruiting across…

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Paul Aldridge awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons

We're delighted to share some fantastic news from the team at Vets Now Referrals Manchester . Paul Aldridge, Referral Surgeon, Clinical…

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From courtrooms to clinics: How vet, Yasmin Amer, blended… – hero
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From courtrooms to clinics: How vet, Yasmin Amer, blended social work with emergency care

At Vets Now, we know that everyone’s passion looks different, and that careers don’t always follow a straight line. For Vet, Yasmin Amer,…

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Thinking about a move into emergency and critical care?

Transitioning into emergency and critical care (ECC) from general practice can feel like a big leap with fast-paced shifts, unpredictable…

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Finding balance: how AdvantEdge helped Principal Vet, Fiona, thrive in ECC

Having been a vet for 25 years, Fiona Mcleod has experienced much of what the profession has to offer. As a mum to two young daughters,…

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A passion for animals: Stephanie Phillips’ inspiring career at Vets Now Newport

When she was at school, Stephanie Phillips can clearly remember a teacher telling her she’d never fulfil her dreams of working in the…

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How Sinawo Jack found her calling in ECC through Cutting Edge

Sinawo Jack’s veterinary journey has taken an unexpected but rewarding turn, from caring for poultry in her native South Africa to treating…

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From Cutting Edge to leading Edge: Anneka’s ECC journey

More than a decade since she graduated, Anneka Phillips says veterinary life has “come full circle”. It was Vets Now’s acclaimed Cutting…

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AdvantEdge Provides ‘Welcome Boost’ for Principal Vet Cristian Mihaita

Principal Vet Cristian Mihaita has dealt with ECC cases since his days at university in Romania, so the world of emergency medicine is…

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Mandisa Greene: Rising from challenges to shape the future of veterinary medicine

With exam resits and repeated years, life at vet school was a constant challenge for Mandisa Greene. When it came to a final make or break…

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