Theona Ellen: Surgical Referral Veterinary Nurse 

Health and Medicine/ Apprenticeships:

Theona is a Surgical Referral Veterinary Nurse.  Please view this page to find out more about this role.

'Do a job you love and you'll never work a day in you life.' 

Theona Ellen



Theona kindly answered the following questions in her video below:

1.How long have you been a veterinary nurse for?

2.Why did you want to become a veterinary nurse?

3.What training do you need for this role? Can I do an apprenticeship?

4.What is surgical referral?

5.What other careers are available in veterinary medicine?

6.What would your advice be to someone wanting to be a veterinary nurse?

7.How do you look after your mental health when working with difficult cases or dealing with sick animals/upset families?

8.Is teamwork important in your role?