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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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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… – hero
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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, Referral Surgeon at Vets Now Referrals Manchester
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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… – hero
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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 – hero
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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… – hero
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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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Q & A with Louise Hosford – our Louise O’Dwyer bursary… – hero
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Q & A with Louise Hosford – our Louise O’Dwyer bursary winner

Vets Now’s Louise Hosford, Principal Nurse Manager our clinic in Sheffield , has become the sixth winner of a bursary in memory of…

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A student’s guide to surviving & thriving in an ECC… – hero
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A student’s guide to surviving & thriving in an ECC placement

By Rosie Meynell In January, I undertook a 2-week placement with Vets Now, and it opened my eyes to the fast-paced and unpredictable world…

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Edward Selvaig shares his journey as a Vets Now Glasgow… – hero
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Edward Selvaig shares his journey as a Vets Now Glasgow Intern

We recently caught up with Edward Selvaig to discuss his career journey so far, how he’s been adjusting to his new role at Vets Now Glasgow…

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How AdvantEdge helped Victoria rediscover vet career – hero
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How AdvantEdge helped Victoria rediscover vet career

Being a mum to four young children meant veterinary life took a backseat to family life for Victoria Lenthall for the past decade. And…

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Edge to internships: How Corrie developed her career in ECC – hero
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Edge to internships: How Corrie developed her career in ECC

Veterinary surgeon Corrie Stirling-Stainsby is dedicated to advancing her skills in ECC, having discovered a passion for the role while on…

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How ECC offers vet Maciej the perfect work-life balance

Maciej Ligus has seen his career take him from the Polish countryside to the fast-paced world of a Vets Now clinic. And he insists he…

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Vet Charlotte on how Cutting Edge boosted both her knowledge

Vet Charlotte Griffin is loving life at Vets Now’s Herne Bay clinic in Kent. But she says she wouldn’t have made the move into ECC without…

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Vet Harriet says Cutting Edge made her feel more confident in her decision-making

With a cool head and the ability to keep calm, vet Harriet Robinson felt she had the right temperament to step into the high-pressure world…

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Veterinary surgeon Kat on building confidence through… – hero
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Veterinary surgeon Kat on building confidence through learning

Aikaterini Ignatiadi, known to everyone as Kat, is a popular member of the team at Vets Now’s Nottingham clinic. Having always had a good…

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Cutting Edge vet Holly on making the move to ECC – hero
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Cutting Edge vet Holly on making the move to ECC

Having wanted it since primary school days, Holly Stephens is loving life as a vet. Being part of the team at Vets Now’s busy Witham…

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Cutting Edge led vet Becky into a rewarding career in ECC – hero
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Cutting Edge led vet Becky into a rewarding career in ECC

Just a couple of years after graduation, vet Becky Cusselle was already feeling constrained by her veterinary life and not enjoying the…

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From mixed practice to ECC: Amelia’s AdvantEdge adventure – hero
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From mixed practice to ECC: Amelia’s AdvantEdge adventure

Amelia Rashid’s veterinary career began with a solid foundation in mixed practice in Newcastle, fresh off her graduation from Liverpool in…

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Paula Bartolome, Surgical Intern at Vets Now Glasgow
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Q&A with Paula Bartolome, Surgical Intern at Vets Now Glasgow

Vets Now Glasgow is proud to contribute to developing the next generation of surgeons and play a crucial role in shaping the future of…

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Vets Now's new ‘Enhancing the Nurse Role’ programme – hero
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Vets Now's new ‘Enhancing the Nurse Role’ programme

Vets Now enlists over 200 RVNs on its new ‘Enhancing the Nurse Role’ programme Vets Now’s new Enhancing the Nurse Role programme has taken…

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After a circuitous path, Owain Davies finds his fit – hero
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After a circuitous path, Owain Davies finds his fit

After years of general practice followed by an intense internship, Owain Davies has finally found the veterinary role he loves best. As…

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What is the Vets Now AdvantEdge programme?

Vets Now’s AdvantEdge has been invaluable in helping countless veterinary professionals make the transition into the exciting world of ECC…

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Simon Hagley on what interns can expect at Vets Now – hero
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Simon Hagley on what interns can expect at Vets Now

Dr. Simon Hagley is an ECC Specialist, Clinical Director Vets Now Manchester Referrals, and Rotating/discipline-specific intern program…

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Vets Now and PDSA Skills Exchange Programme

A unique collaboration between Vets Now and PDSA is boosting vital skills of vets from both organisations in a pioneering programme. The…

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