Alison Langridge APVN (Avian&Herp) MSc VetEd PGDip PGCert RVN BA(Hons) FHEA
The College of Animal Welfare
Alison Langridge qualified as an RVN in 2003 and currently works as an online lecturer for the College of Animal Welfare, teaching and supporting all years of BScVN and Top-Up undergraduates. She has an MSc, Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate in Veterinary Education and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
She has taught veterinary medicine and nursing undergraduates for fourteen years and is currently module leader for three final year elective and Top Up degree modules.
She is a member of the RCVS Ethics Review Panel and is passionate about RVN-led research in practice.
Courtney Scales DipVN, NCert(Anaesth), PgCertVAA, RVN
Veterinary Anursethesia
Courtney is originally from New Zealand where she trained and qualified. She has been working as a veterinary nurse since 2007 and after working in several clinics in New Zealand, an anaesthesia passion took her to Australia in 2015.
In 2016, she moved to the United Kingdom where she most recently worked as an Anaesthesia Registered Veterinary Nurse at the Royal Veterinary College and also as a Clinical Educator in Anaesthesia.
She has written several journal articles and textbook chapters, and enjoys speaking about the practical side of anaesthesia monitoring.
Jo Oakden FdSc RVN
Vetlife
Jo graduated from the RVC in 2008, and after working in a variety of mixed and small animal practice, progressed into leadership roles within the team, whilst remaining a clinical coach to support students starting their veterinary career. Jo was practice manager of a team in Leicestershire, before leaving in 2021 to work for VetPartners as a Business Support Manager, which supports practice teams and individuals to overcome challenges and be the best they can be. Jo was BVNA President in 2020-2021 and is currently a Trustee of Vetlife, having been invited to the Board in November 2022.
Kate Nichols PgCert VetEd, DipAVN(Surg), RVN
The Queen Mother Hospital for Animals
Working with a team of specialist nurses and veterinarians, Kate has been looking after patients requiring emergency and critical care for the past 26 years. During this time, she has been part of many evolutions of the university hospital, contributing to the start-up of enhanced patient treatments including, extracorporeal therapy. Kate’s has a keen interest in patient safety and represents the nursing team on the hospital’s clinical governance and clinical activities groups; the collaboration and openness of these groups have helped evaluate many aspects of clinical practice and improve patient care.
Lauren Norton BSc (Hons) RVN PGDipCAB CertVNECC
The College of Animal Welfare
Lauren graduated from the BSc Veterinary Nursing programme in 2010, and has since worked in small animal general practice and referral. Having completed a Post Graduate Certificate and Diploma, she is currently studying for an MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour, and is an online tutor and module leader on the BSc Veterinary Nursing programme. Lauren is particularly interested in the relationship between pet nutrition and behaviour.
Meg Richards FdSc RVN Canine Hydrotherapist
Meg is an RVN and Canine Hydrotherapist working in Cornwall. Meg has a passion for rehab, but also found a love for teaching during lockdown, when she began to lecture online for her local college. This passion has developed into an online platform of student revision webinars and packs which she thoroughly enjoys creating and sharing her hints and tips over on her Instagram, @megthervn.
Meg is passionate about all students receiving the resources and help they need to become the best nurses possible whilst supporting differing learning styles and needs.