CPD Regions - North West
WE WISH TO ADVISE THAT KAREN LEA IS CURRENTLY ON MATERNITY LEAVE (FROM JAN 2012) AND SO IN HER ABSENCE PREVIOUS NORTH WEST RCO, KERRY BRENNAND RVN MBVNA, HAS KINDLY AGREED TO STEP IN UNTIL KAREN'S RETURN.
Temporary Regional Co-ordinator:
Kerry Brennand RVN MBVNA
Tel: 07866 611152
Email: kerrylouise1100@aol.com
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Regional Co-ordinator
:
Karen Lea RVN MBVNA
Tel: 07712 085542
Email: karenmlea@hotmail.co.uk
After leaving school, I went to Myerscough Agricultural College and completed the BTEC First Diploma in Animal Care. As I finished this course I was lucky to be offered a student Veterinary Nursing position at a first opinion mixed practice on the outskirts of Preston. Twelve years on I am still there, during which time I have qualified as an RVN also at Myerscough College.
I am currently a mentor for the Animal Nursing Assistant course to students within our practice. I am thrilled to be able to train the students so that they can pursue to the next level of being a RVN!
I work in a very busy practice, the best bit about my job is that I always seem to learn something new everyday, and no two days are ever the same. I love the excitement of starting work not knowing what the day will bring!
My particular interests are exotics, especially rabbits and tortoises. I feel very strongly about raising awareness of rabbit welfare, as I feel they are misunderstood by owners.
In my spare time, my border collie who is now 7 years old loves to take me for long walks, find the nearest brook and get as muddy as she can! When I finally get chance to rest, I can relax with my cat and menagerie of animals including three tortoises!
I'm always keen to learn more, I research into books and the internet regularly to keep myself up to date with recent Veterinary progression and attend as many CPD courses I can to maintain my competence and improve my standard of service to my patients and clients. It also counts towards my CPD record card.
I can't wait for my challenge as BVNA North West RCO. I have enjoyed myself very much at BVNA congresses and regional meetings I have previously attended. I want to bring quality CPD and new and imaginative lectures to the North West.
I would appreciate any ideas for future meetings. Just send me an e-mail.
I look forward to seeing you all soon.
Karen