So you want to be an equine nurse?
Tracks
Stream Three - Eureka 3
| Thursday, March 20, 2025 |
| 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
| Eureka 3 |
Overview
Meaghan Sutherland
Speaker
Meaghan Sutherland
Gisborne Veterinary Clinic
So you want to be an equine nurse?
Abstract
When the life of a veterinary nurse crosses paths with a childhood passion for horses, is it the best of both worlds or a labour of love?
Equine Veterinary Nursing provides nurses with a unique opportunity to combine their jobs with their love of horses. Due to the size, nature of the patients and their unique attributes, the core skills and knowledge required to start out and grow into a successful Equine Veterinary Nurse, will be explored. Along with case and practical examples to help those nurses starting out on their equine journey, more experienced and seasoned nurses will increase their base knowledge to provide superior care and management of their patients.
Equine Nursing really is the best of both worlds
Equine Veterinary Nursing provides nurses with a unique opportunity to combine their jobs with their love of horses. Due to the size, nature of the patients and their unique attributes, the core skills and knowledge required to start out and grow into a successful Equine Veterinary Nurse, will be explored. Along with case and practical examples to help those nurses starting out on their equine journey, more experienced and seasoned nurses will increase their base knowledge to provide superior care and management of their patients.
Equine Nursing really is the best of both worlds
Biography
Meaghan is an AVN and RVN with a passion for Equine Welfare and Management. As a National Pony Club coach in her spare time Meaghan focuses on growing and developing younger riders and parent supporters understanding and knowledge regarding horse management and welfare. This is complimented in the workplace by her drive to educate nurses around her and clients, to ensure successful patient outcomes. With two home bred and one more seasoned performance horse at home, Meaghan and the property are managed by her trusty sidekick Sparky the 11 herbs and spices, short fluffy butt canine.
