Starting her career in small veterinary practices, Denise discovered a passion for mentoring student VNs, which led her to complete her NVQ assessor qualification. She went on to develop training sessions for RVNs in pet diabetes and weight management, combining her clinical expertise with a drive to support professional growth.
After transitioning into a teaching role and completing a teaching degree, Denise took time out to focus on her family and then returned doing Internal Quality Assurance training and dedicated herself to assisting practices and students with their Nursing Progress Logs. Her career later saw her working for the RCVS, contributing to the redevelopment of the VN Standards Framework.
Embracing a new challenge, Denise then ventured into the sustainability space, opening a zero-waste refill store! Following this entrepreneurial chapter, she joined Goddard Veterinary Nursing College, where she continues to inspire the next generation of veterinary nurses.
Now based in Dorset, Denise enjoys spending her free time at the beach with her family.