Celebrating Achievement: Lantra’s Veterinary Nursing Graduation Ceremony
Date: 15th July 2025
On Saturday 12th July, Lantra hosted a truly memorable and inspiring Veterinary Nursing Graduation Ceremony at The Slate, Warwick University, marking the culmination of hard work, dedication, and passion from a new cohort of Veterinary Nursing professionals. Held in a spirit of celebrating achievement, the event was a resounding success and a significant milestone for all involved.
The ceremony brought together graduates, families, educators, and industry leaders to honour the achievements of the latest group of veterinary nurses who have achieved their Lantra Level 3 Work Based Diploma in Veterinary Nursing. The atmosphere was filled with pride, joy, and optimism for the future of the profession.
Spotlight on Veterinary Nursing
One of the highlights of the day was the inspiring keynote speech delivered by Louise Grieve, who captivated the audience with her insightful and thought-provoking talk on human factors. Her speech struck a powerful chord, highlighting the importance of understanding the human side of veterinary care, from communication and teamwork to well-being and resilience. Graduates and guests alike praised her talk as both inspiring and deeply relevant to their professional journeys.
Nick Juba, newly appointed Chief Executive Officer at Lantra, welcomed the audience and offered his congratulations to the graduates prior to presenting them with their certificates. In his speech, he acknowledged the hard work and perseverance required to reach this point and recognised the vital role that Veterinary Nurses play in animal care and welfare.
Lantra were delighted to welcome Julie Dugmore, Director of Veterinary Nursing at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), to the stage to lead the newly qualified nurses through their Professional Declaration. This solemn and meaningful moment underscored the responsibility and professionalism expected of veterinary nurses and marked the formal beginning of the graduates' journey status as Registered Veterinary Nurses.
Lantra Celebrates Veterinary Nursing Achievements
Commenting on the graduation, Sean Duffy, Head of Veterinary Nursing at Lantra said: “It was a privilege to be a part of the Graduation Ceremony and have the opportunity to celebrate the achievement of some of those who have successfully completed the Lantra Veterinary Nursing qualification.”
The event concluded with cheers, photographs, and more congratulations, with many graduates expressing excitement and readiness to embark on their careers. The ceremony was not only a celebration of academic achievement but also a powerful reminder of the impact Veterinary Nurses have in the lives of animals and their owners.
Lantra extends its warmest congratulations to all the graduates and looks forward to seeing the positive difference they will make in the world as Registered Veterinary Nurses.
Embracing New Beginnings: The Veterinary Nursing Graduation
Mandy Major, Veterinary Nursing Delivery & Assessment Manager – "Proud and excited to see so many learners graduate at The Slate this year and feel privileged to celebrate this occasion with them. It was a magical moment seeing the newly qualified RVN's stand to take their Declaration with Julie Dugmore, Director of Veterinary Nursing (RCVS), officially welcoming them onto the RVN register."
Stacey Bullock, Veterinary Nursing Quality Manager – "The day was well attended and everyone looked fabulous! Welcoming them on stage was such a humbling experience, celebrating their achievements, looking on as they gave their oath, a shared, palpable moment of pride filling the room with all their supporters watching on in admiration. All their hard work and resilience has paid off, with the influential keynote speaker address and encouraging words of the RCVS both serving as a reminder to us all the reasons we do what we do, offering our loyalty and commitment to the profession whilst continuing our endeavour to promote quality qualifications in a supportive network."