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May marks the celebration of Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM).

Every year during May, the veterinary profession recognises VNAM, proudly led by the  since 2004.

In the association’s 60th year, the campaign continues a theme of ‘Progression’ – reflecting the progress made by the Veterinary Nursing profession in the past 60 years and sharing ambitions for where it could continue to grow in the future.

The campaign aims to champion veterinary nurses, raising awareness of their important role within animal welfare amongst the public. To maximise the spread of awareness to the public, BVNA invites every member of the veterinary profession, along with pet owners and caregivers, to support the campaign.

At Harper Adams, we have dedicated team of Registered Veterinary Nurses leading the teaching of both undergraduate and postgraduate students.

To celebrate VNAM, we aim to share the diverse backgrounds and experiences that shape our roles within the veterinary profession in a series of short staff interviews – with Clinical Educator Amelia Hubbard up next: 

Who are you and what role do you play at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½?

My name is Amelia Hubbard BSc (Hons) DipVNZS RVN PgCTSLHE FHEA and I am a Clinical Educator here at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.

When did you qualify? And what training did you do to achieve your qualifications?

I qualified as an RVN from SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ with my BSc (Hons) degree in 2015.

What does being a Registered Veterinary Nurse mean to you?

Being an RVN is important to me, especially the work I do with non-traditional companion animals. I also really enjoy my work at Vets Now Emergency Clinic, which provides 24/7 veterinary care to those animals in need.

What have you done recently to progress your knowledge or career path?

I completed the Fraser and Girling Advanced Diploma in Veterinary Nursing of Zoological Species in 2021.

I am currently undertaking the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Nursing (Exotic, Zoo, and Wildlife.)

I can also be found at the British Veterinary Zoological Society (BVZS) conference most years, giving talks and providing training to other veterinary industry colleagues.

What do you consider the most rewarding part of teaching the next generation of Veterinary Nurses here at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½?

I find teaching the next generation really rewarding as I love imparting the knowledge I have gained in my years as an RVN. As an RVN you never stop learning, and I am keen to share my knowledge with new graduating VNs.

As the BVNA celebrates its 60th year, what do you see for the future of Veterinary Nursing?

I would like to see the title of ‘Veterinary Nurse’ legally protected so that all know that the person looking after pets in practice have gone through the same rigorous training and CPD.

What advice would you give someone thinking about a career as a Veterinary Nurse?

Vet nursing is a rewarding but challenging career! The training process is not easy, but it is worth it for the benefit of your patients and their owners.

_{To find out more about the Veterinary Nursing profession please visit  and to find out more about our Undergraduate Degrees in Veterinary Nursing, click here.}