Jackie

I’m Jackie, a Registered Veterinary Nurse and founder of UK Vet Nurses Worldwide.

I’ve been a veterinary nurse for around 20 years, working across emergency, referral and first-opinion practice. I’m passionate about nursing and animal welfare, and I wanted to use my experience to make a difference beyond the UK.

I started the charity after seeing how important skilled people are to organisations caring for animals around the world, but how limited access to veterinary nurse training and support can be in some countries.

Nursing is such a huge part of animal welfare. Basic care, hygiene, nutrition, wound care, infection control, monitoring, anaesthesia and recovery can all make a real difference to an animal’s wellbeing.

I’ve been lucky enough to work alongside some amazing teams in Romania, Greece, Spain, Tenerife, Sri Lanka and India.

 I love being hands-on, getting stuck in, sharing skills and learning from the people we work with.

For me, it’s about supporting the people caring for animals, strengthening the organisations they work in and ultimately improving the lives of the animals in their care.

I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved so far, and I’m excited about what we can achieve together in the future

Rhiannon

Rhiannon is a veterinary practice owner and a veterinary surgeon.

She is passionate about delivering high standards of care and creating an environment where both patients and staff can thrive.

Animals have always been at the centre of her life, and that certainly doesn’t stop at work! At home, she has a lively household filled with dogs, cats, and a few more unusual exotics. Rhiannon is an enthusiastic attendee of dog shows and love the dedication, training, and competition involved — and her and her Canine Companions often come home with a win! She is also actively involved in gun dog training which she loves.

Holly

Holly is a registered Veterinary Nurse with a particular interest in emergency and critical care (ECC), anaesthesia, exotic species, and education.

Outside of practice, Holly cares for a wonderfully eclectic family of animals, many of whom have disabilities or have been rescued. Her home is shared with five dogs, seven ducks, an emu, two sheep, four horses, two turkeys, and a donkey each with their own unique personality and story.

As a trustee, Holly brings compassion, practical experience, enthusiasm, and a commitment to improving animal welfare. She is passionate about supporting the charity's mission and helping to create positive, lasting change for both animals and the people who care for them.