VN Council
A specialist governing body focused on veterinary nurse education, professional development and regulatory matters.
Susan Howarth
DipAVN (Surgical) DipAVN (Medical) RVN
Biography
Susan qualified in 1997 and spent a number of years working in a busy first opinion small animal practice near Manchester. During her time there she gained the Diploma in Advanced Surgical and Medical Nursing and trained as Clinical Coach.
After a period of locuming at various referral and first opinion practices around the UK, Susan moved into veterinary nurse education in 2003. She is currently the Programme Manager of Veterinary Nursing at Harper Adams University, overseeing the undergraduate degree, the RCVS Dip AVN and postgraduate Vet Nursing courses.
VN Council Member category
- Elected: 2017 - 2027
Committee membership
- Veterinary Nurses Council (Vice-Chair)
- Veterinary Nurse Education Committee
- Education Committee
- Finance and Resources Committee
- Nominations Committee
- Limited Licensure & Reasonable Adjustment Working Party
Declaration of interests
| Directorships | Director (& company secretary) for my husband’s building company, Simple Building Ltd |
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| Relevant financial interests, eg shareholdings, bonds and derivatives | None |
| Consultancies | None |
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| Membership of other veterinary or allied organisations | None |
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| Qualifications (other than veterinary qualifications listed in the Register) |
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| Interests relating to immediate family or close friends | None |
| Other relevant information | Fellow of the Higher Education Academy |