Jessica graduated with her Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences from La Trobe University in 2016 and went on to complete her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2018. She became one of the first few Australian Registered Veterinary Nurses in 2019 and further obtained Accreditation in 2020. She has worked in the veterinary industry since 2010 in every role from Animal Attendant to Practice Manager. Jessica now works as Nutrition Advisor for Royal Canin Australia and New Zealand. In 2023, Jessica obtained Veterinary Technician Specialist status in Nutrition, becoming the 28th veterinary nurse to obtain this title in the world and the 4th VTS (Nutrition) in Australia.

Lauren is an Australian Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with over 15 years of clinical experience, dedicated to the dynamic field of emergency and critical care medicine. An Accredited Veterinary Nurse (AVN), she completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2010 and has since built a career defined by expertise, resilience, and a commitment to advancing veterinary care. Her journey began in veterinary ophthalmology, but in 2015, she discovered her true calling in emergency and critical care. Since then, she has worked in private and academic specialty referral hospitals, navigating the high-stakes world of emergency medicine with skill and compassion. She has a particular passion for ventilators, respiratory and renal medicine—her favourite cases—as well as critically ill septic patients, where her technical expertise, compassionate care, and attention to detail make a meaningful difference in outcomes. As a RECOVER CPR-certified instructor in Basic and Advanced Life Support, Lauren is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through advanced, evidence-based resuscitation training. Her commitment to professional growth earned her a Certificate in Veterinary Nursing for Emergency and Critical Care (CertVNECC) in 2017. In 2022, she achieved one of the highest honours in her field by passing the Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) board exam in Emergency and Critical Care, securing her place among the elite members of the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses (AVECCTN). Beyond the clinic, Lauren is a passionate educator, driven by the belief that knowledge should be shared. Lauren is a veterinary educator and trainer who lectures, tutors, and leads immersive simulation sessions across Australia. She is dedicated to advancing clinical skills, elevating patient care, and inspiring both current and future generations of veterinary nurses.