Laura Richards
BSc(Hons) NCert(Surg) RVN
Laura graduated from Hartpury University in 2019 with a 1st class honours degree in veterinary nursing science. She conducted her clinical training in a first opinion practice, but upon graduating has also worked in a referral hospital as a theatre specific deputy head nurse. Laura has completed a nursing certificate in Surgical Nursing and is currently studying towards her master’s degree in advanced veterinary nursing focusing on the surgery and analgesia disciplines.
Laura enjoys the teaching and learning experience, and is passionate about continuous improvement for both practices, and veterinary colleagues. She is motivated to facilitate the development of the clinical standards within first opinion practices and provide excellent job satisfaction to first opinion veterinary colleagues.
Laura lives in South Wales with her partner, Will, and their two cats, Vera and Sirius. When she is not working, she will be found usually at a beach or lake paddleboarding or swimming!
