It was celebratory smiles for seventeen newly graduated Veterinary Nurses from the Barony campus of Scotland’s Rural College.
Amid the splendour of the Bute Hall at University of Glasgow and in front of friends and family they had stood before Kathy Kissick, Chairman of the Veterinary Nursing Council of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons to make their professional Declaration. They promised to work with integrity, accept their responsibilities to their profession, the public and clients, but above all to ensure the health and welfare of animals in their care.
Speaking at the ceremony, attended by HNC and HND students from across the SRUC campuses Acting Principal Janet Swadling told those collecting their certificates they were gathered to celebrate their achievements, to share their pride and to congratulate them on their success.
“Today we recognise the fact that you have all achieved a significant academic goal which we hope will launch you on a new and a successful career, “ she said. “I am proud of you, your parents, your families and friends are proud of you, your lecturers are proud of you, and, most of all, you should be proud of yourselves.”
Photos courtesy of Ken Rundle
Main Photo Photo Caption L-R:
Back row – Victoria Hammond, Gail Limond, Victoria Galpin, Lynnette Campbell, Gayle Alexander, Carolyn Hope, Jacqueline Don, Jennifer Nicholson, Lois McCredie, Joanna Howie, Sophie Harvey. Front row- Callie Inglis, Gemma Martin, Fiona Shuttleworth, Kathy Kissick – RCVS VN Council chairman, Lesley Otten, Emma Davidson, Hayley Moir
Also graduating in absentia – Erin Maclennan and Clare MacPhee
