Kelly Tillett RVN REVN will lead nursing teams across group’s 21 equine sites
CVS Creates New Senior Equine Veterinary Nurse Role
CVS has created a new Senior Equine Veterinary Nurse role to lead nursing teams across its 21 equine sites UK-wide.
The group is pleased to announce that Kelly Tillett RVN and REVN, a highly experienced nurse who has worked for CVS Equine for 16 years at its Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic, has been appointed into the position.
In her new position, Kelly will oversee all clinical strategy related to nursing in CVS’ Equine division. She will; oversee a best practice clinical framework and develop nurse clinical guidelines; contribute to CVS’ new Equine Clinical Advisory Committees; and support Quality Improvement projects and the division’s Clinical Improvement Advocates.
Kelly will also further develop CVS Equine’s nursing career pathways and contribute to the learning and development strategy for nurses – including continuing to drive nurse development projects such as schedule 3 procedures. She also hopes to establish a network of nurse mentors to support nurses across the division.
In addition, Kelly will take on an external relations role, liaising with the wider profession - including BEVA and the RCVS - and supporting them in their work. She will also monitor industry progression and ensure information is cascaded to CVS Equine’s nursing community.
Kelly entered the veterinary profession when she left school, securing a training position in a small animal clinic. After qualifying as a RVN Kelly moved to Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic where she completed her equine veterinary nurse qualification. In 2001 she was awarded a RCVS Travel Scholarship and travelled to Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Kentucky and The University of Liverpool’s Philip Leverhulme Hospital to study neonatology and critical care. Kelly remained at Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic for 12 years before moving to Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital as Nursing Manager. During her time there she decided to read Midwifery at university. Here she combined her veterinary nursing work and studies, qualifying as a Midwife and completing her preceptorship. In 2021 Kelly returned to Bell Equine Veterinary Clinic as Head Nurse and worked within the senior leadership group to develop the business, staff and clinical services.
Tara Ryan, Chief Veterinary Nurse at CVS Group, said: “Kelly brings a wealth of experience to the position. We congratulate her on her new role. Everybody who knows Kelly will know that her knowledge, energy and drive will help everyone within our Equine nursing team to provide the best possible care for our patients. She is a real ambassador for our profession.”
CVS has recently announced a new Nursing Career Pathway to demonstrate clear career progression for nurses across its equine practices. The group has also launched three new nursing leadership roles – a Clinical Lead RVN, a Team Lead RVN, and a Nursing Manager – to offer clear progression routes and lifelong careers for nurses throughout the division.
CVS Equine provides a complete range of industry-leading veterinary services in 21 sites across the UK. Its ambulatory veterinary surgeons are supported by a team of over 20 recognised Veterinary Specialists in internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, sports medicine, reproduction and diagnostic imaging based within a network of referral centres. The division offers a multi-disciplined approach, along with the latest veterinary treatments, diagnostic services, advice, standards and support – as a result of unrivalled investment in equipment, facilities and research. For further information about CVS Equine visit www.cvs-equine.com.
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