Clare Sparling, a veterinary nursing manager, is celebrating her 20th anniversary at Eastcott Vets, a leading veterinary practice in Swindon.
Clare began her career at Eastcott as a locum nurse and became a permanent member of the team in 2003. She credits her colleagues’ support and the practice’s focus on patient care as the main reasons behind her dedication to Eastcott saying: “The reason I have stayed at Eastcott for so long is it is the best practice I have worked at due to the great team and the high standards of patient care.”
“It is also great to work somewhere that continues to grow and improve.”
Clare’s highlights at Eastcott include the move to the new state-of-the-art hospital at Edison Park and running the Swindon half-marathon dressed in a dog suit to raise money for a good cause.
Clare has several qualifications, including an NVQ level 2 in team leading, an NVQ level 3 in management, an Edexel level 3 in assessing candidates using a range of methods, and various clinical CPD. Her commitment to veterinary nursing is reflected in her support of this year’s Veterinary Nursing Awareness Month (VNAM) theme of empowerment. Outside of work, Clare enjoys running and spending time with family and friends.
Clare, who returned part-time to Eastcott after maternity leave, allowing her to continue to work while also having a family, added: “Empowerment means you feel confident to raise concerns and suggestions, that your opinion and skills matter, and that you can make a difference and bring about changes.
“Feeling trusted at work and having a supportive team is very important.”
To learn more about Eastcott Vets, visit their website or search for Eastcott Vets on Facebook.
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