Jill Macdonald

Veterinary Nurse, online education development, driving forward the VN profession through ‘VN Futures’ (

[Romain Pizzi @RomainPizzi]

Every action we take is a vote for the planet we want to live in…

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

@vetconsent @mcder Not at all @vetconsent ! We all had our role, and I definitely couldn't have done this without you, Iain or all the lovely panellists....

[Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons @theRCVS]

Q What can College do to help RVNs struggling with low salaries and feeling undervalued.
A Whilst College can’t have any direct influence over salaries (more BVNA’s remit) we recognise the huge value RVNs play in practice and, as part of VN Futures project... 1/2 #RCVSrqt

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

Great work. I’m also really excited to be working with the #vnfutures group to increase awareness of and involvement of VNs in One Health.

[BritishVets @BritishVets]

The #OneHealth approach recognises that the health and wellbeing of people, animals and the environment are interconnected. Our #OneHealthInAction report showcases how the concept is being applied to real-world situations across the UK #OneHealthDay https://t.co/G9jQnTDj3O

[BritishVets @BritishVets]

What's the aim of our #OneHealthInAction report? BVA policy officer Megan Knowles-Bacon explains #blog #OneHealthDay https://t.co/vTgWTePdgr

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

Amazing work - PDSA not only helping animals, but also pointing vulnerable people towards healthcare that they may otherwise not have sought.

[Sean Wensley @SeanWensley]

“Absolutely fantastic...if it wasn’t for the dog check I wouldn’t have come.”

@PDSA_HQ working with @HealthySalford was able to increase uptake of #NHS Health Checks for dog-owners in hard-to-reach communities. Just one of the #OneHealthInAction case studies👇 #OneHealthDay

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

Some great case study examples. If you’re interested in one health (who isn’t?!) then this is well worth a read.

[BritishVets @BritishVets]

*NEWS* We're delighted to announce the launch of our #OneHealthInAction report. It shows the critical link between the health & wellbeing of people, animals and the environment through case studies submitted by leading national organisations #OneHealth https://t.co/Kbx6Lgscss

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

I was so proud to be part of this day as part of my @theRCVS #vnfutures role. Welled up a few times. Spoke to some wonderful new nurses and look forward to seeing them all thrive in our profession.

[Linda Belton @RCVSpresident]

Looking forward to a wonderful, emotional day at London Zoo where just under 190 new @theRCVS Registered Veterinary Nurses and advanced Diploma holders will gather. @racheal_RVN VNC Chair will hear their professional declarations and reply for the College. Exciting times!

[Racheal Marshall @racheal_RVN]

Really good discussion in the VN Futures update session this morning. Always great to meet nurses who are so passionate about our profession, but we need to make sure we keep spreading the word and getting more involved. @theRCVS @bvnauk #whatvnsdo #planetRVN #BVNA2019

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

@beccajschofield @AWF_VETS @bvnauk Very much wanted to come, but in VNj meeting.....

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

Ha! Chunky tabby indeed! 😡

[Larry the Cat @Number10cat]

It has come to my attention that David Cameron has referred to me in his book as a “chunky tabby” - that’s rich from a flabby Tory!

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

So exciting to see that options for further development and progression for nurses are now a reality #vnfutures #vetfutures

[Harper Adams University @HarperAdamsUni]

These are the first courses accredited on this new post-registration framework in the UK and applications are open until Friday 20th September. #degreesthatmatter #RCVS
https://t.co/3IbvVcGsvC

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

Fascinating - the difference in frameworks/‘authorisation’ for VNs across Europe. Part of Denmark’s equivalent of S3 (sorry for poor quality pic) @vetnnet #vetnnet

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

Looking forward to my first #vetnnet conference!

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

@Sharpr1966 Wow, we need these fellas. Dry walling is sooooo slow when you’ve got two incompetents doing it! (Me and OH just to be clear)

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

@stacethevet Hehe, I’ve still got the horse’s health from a-z too!

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

Congratulations to my friend and colleague Carol - her work on @vetconsent has paid off. Always knew she’d be Dr Gray.

[Carol Gray @vetconsent]

Yes it really happened! #phd #graduation @unibirmingham

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

So many of you care about and work towards making our #VNfutures a better place to be... Take a look at, and please add to the discussion on, our new blog from Steph Writer-Davies - 'The value of veterinary nurses to practice – changing the mind-set'. https://t.co/jYjn2HmtbO

[Jill Macdonald @JillONCORE]

OK, so it takes a little while to complete, but this us OUR chance to give some feedback about OUR profession!

[Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons @theRCVS]

Don't forget to have your say in our 2019 Survey of the Professions! Survey closes on Monday, so if you haven't already filled it out make sure to get in quick.
https://t.co/LjztltsFNh