Lacey Daniels, a passionate veterinary nurse, shares her career journey with the VN Skills team, from starting in a small-town practice to championing the nursing profession in various roles.

She discusses the challenges of early leadership positions without proper training and support, and how this inspired her to create platforms like RVN Speaks to give veterinary nurses a voice. Lacey's diverse experiences - from working in charity hospitals to the RCVS - have shaped her belief that veterinary nurses should be empowered to explore opportunities beyond clinical practice. Lacey also discusses the challenges of allowing your personality to shine with confidence whilst remaining professional.

Most recently, she has launched Warren Consultancy and PetLink Mag to build connections and provide accessible, evidence-based information for the veterinary community and pet owners. Throughout, Lacey emphasizes the importance of fostering supportive environments and celebrating the talents of veterinary professionals.

In this month's episode, Amelia Sherwood RVN & Dr Kirsten Ronngren welcome Emily Holmes RVN to the studio; Emily is a vet nurse who moved from clinical practice to starting her own business as a veterinary content creator. This episode explores her journey, how content creation and social media can help practices, how to excel at it, and how to forge your own path within the industry. Also some discussion of a chicken called Notorious BIG...

In this episode, the VN Skills team welcome BVNA Advocate and multi-certificated RVN, Carly Kilby. Carly shares her career journey which has spanned continents and subject areas, whilst also giving advice on nurses who are happy with a broader focus.