The Trust has appointed Jean Turner as a new registered veterinary nurse (RVN) Trustee Jean, who is well known within both the veterinary nursing and veterinary professions, has a distinguished track-record as an ambassador for veterinary nursing.
Jean qualified with the Registered Animal Nursing Auxiliary (RANA) in November 1971 as a mature student, having previously had business training. She has served on the British Veterinary Nursing Association Council for sixteen years and is on the editorial board of the Veterinary Nursing Journal, being now responsible for news items.
Jean was an RCVS veterinary nurse examiner for several years in the 1980s, graduating to senior examiner. She built on her business experience whilst undertaking the practice management of a small animal veterinary hospital. Jean also trained student veterinary nurses until she left general practice in 1998. Her current role includes assisting a forensic veterinary surgeon with case recording and liaison with RSPCA personnel and solicitors.
Most recently, in 2011 Jean was the first recipient of the inaugural RCVS Veterinary Nurses’ Council Golden Jubilee Award, in honour of her exceptional contribution to veterinary nursing.
Jean says: “I am delighted to be appointed as an RVN Trustee and I will support and promote the Trust to the best of my ability.”
Jean will take up her post immediately and will attend the next scheduled Board of Trustees meeting in October 2012.
The Trust’s previous RVN Trustee, Tracy Mayne, retired in June this year and sadly passed away a short time afterwards.