Celebrating the 2024 Louise O’Dwyer scholarship winner: A bright future in veterinary nursing
Improve Veterinary Education is thrilled to announce the recipient of the 2024 Louise O’Dwyer Scholarship. Now in its fifth year, this prestigious scholarship continues to honour the legacy of Louise O’Dwyer, a pioneering veterinary nurse renowned for her passion and expertise in emergency and critical care (ECC). This year’s winner embodies the dedication, skill, and compassion that Louise championed throughout her career.
A Scholarship with a Legacy
The Louise O’Dwyer Scholarship was established in 2018 to carry forward Louise’s commitment to veterinary nursing excellence. Louise was a respected figure in the field, known for her tireless work ethic, extensive knowledge, and unwavering dedication to animal care. This scholarship serves as a tribute to her memory, providing a unique educational opportunity to veterinary nurses who share her passion for ECC.
Meet the 2024 Winner: Jennifer Duxbury
This year’s scholarship has been awarded to Jennifer Duxbury FdSc RVN! Jennifer has already demonstrated exceptional promise through her work in practice, showing a deep commitment to both animal welfare and professional growth.
A quote from Jennifer:
“I am honoured to be selected as the winner of the Louise O’Dwyer scholarship this year, Louise was an inspiration to me and the entire veterinary nurse profession with her passion for emergency and critical care nursing. I am super excited to follow in her footsteps and improve my knowledge and skills in ECC nursing and I believe this course will build upon my current skills and ensure I can continue to provide gold standard nursing care to the patients that need it most. I want to say a huge thank you to Improve Veterinary Education and Louise’s family for choosing me and providing me with this amazing opportunity.”
A Unique Learning Opportunity
As the recipient of the Louise O’Dwyer Scholarship, Jennifer will have the chance to further her education and skills in ECC. The scholarship offers access to specialised training and workshops that allow delegates to deepen their knowledge and bring cutting-edge techniques back to practice.
In addition to the educational opportunities, the scholarship also provides the chance to connect with leaders in the veterinary field, building a network of mentors and colleagues who can support career growth.
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate this year’s winner, we are reminded of the importance of supporting and nurturing the talents of veterinary nurses who play such a critical role in animal healthcare. The Louise O’Dwyer Scholarship not only honours a remarkable individual but also ensures that her spirit of dedication, compassion, and excellence lives on in the veterinary community.
Congratulations again to Jennifer. We look forward to seeing all that she will accomplish in the years to come, continuing the tradition of excellence in veterinary nursing that Louise O’Dwyer so passionately championed.
