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MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Belinda Andrews-Jones

honoured with prestigious international

veterinary nurse award

Earlier this year, RVC alumna Belinda Andrews-Jones was recognised for her outstanding contribution
to veterinary nursing with the 2022 Dr Earl Rippie International Veterinary Nurse Leadership Scholarship.

he only international recipient, spoke in the wheel of the practice and is a testament to her ongoing work and
Belinda was honoured with the heart of any veterinary hospital, and commitment to ensuring veterinary nurses
this prestigious award for her should be celebrated as equals in the have equal voices and are rightfully
Timpressive leadership and veterinary profession. acknowledged for the vital role they play
impact on growth of the profession and Belinda said: “I am overwhelmed with in upholding the highest standards of
practice. In receiving this award, Belinda gratitude to have been selected to animal care in veterinary practice.”
was invited to attend the Veterinary receive this prestigious award. I am so While at the RVC, Belinda graduated as
Meeting and Expo (VMX) in Florida in honoured to have my work recognised a Veterinary Nurse in 1996 then, in 2017,
January, where she attended lectures in this way by the Dr Earl Rippie award completed a Post Graduate Certificate
and hands-on workshops, including a panel. It means so much to me that the and Diploma in Veterinary Education.
day workshop on abdominal ultrasound. work I am so passionate about also Belinda now works as a Senior Manager
resonates with others.” at the NHS Dorset Healthcare University
The late Dr Earl H. Rippie Jnr., a Trust, where throughout the pandemic
former president of the North American Stuart Reid said: “I am delighted that she also used her veterinary knowledge
Veterinary Community, recognised the Belinda has been recognised with this and skills to set up and run a local
value veterinary nurses bring to the prestigious award. A member of the Covid-19 vaccination service.
healthcare team and the significant role RVC’s talented alumni network, Belinda
they play in promoting the wellbeing of has led an impressive veterinary nursing
animals. This award reflects his steadfast career, championing and helping grow the
belief that veterinary nurses are the profession. This international recognition

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