Submitted by J. Hudson on Mon, 19/01/2026 - 00:00
Amy is our Soft Tissue Specialist Nurse here at the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, where she plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, specialist nursing care within the Soft Tissue Team. Her position reflects the diverse and rewarding career pathways available to veterinary nurses, with opportunities to develop advanced expertise in specific clinical disciplines.
Amy’s day-to-day responsibilities are highly varied and extend far beyond routine nursing care. She supports BOAS (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) assessments, coordinates complex investigations and theatre procedures alongside the multidisciplinary hospital team, and oversees the nursing care of soft tissue patients throughout their hospital stay. This continuity ensures each patient receives tailored, compassionate care from admission through to discharge.
Specialist veterinary nurses like Amy are central to the success of referral hospital services. Through their in-depth knowledge and clinical experience, they not only strengthen the teams they work within but also contribute to the wider hospital, supporting effective communication and seamless collaboration across different specialties. Their role helps to bridge services, ensuring patients benefit from joined-up care at every stage of their treatment.
One of Amy’s favourite aspects of her role is carrying out 8 - 12 week post-operative rechecks for BOAS patients. These appointments allow her to follow patients through their recovery, assess long-term outcomes, and provide owners with practical guidance on home management, reinforcing the ongoing impact specialist nurses have beyond the operating theatre.
Amy’s role highlights how veterinary nursing offers far-reaching opportunities for career development. By specialising in areas of particular interest - such as soft tissue surgery, anaesthesia, imaging, emergency and critical care, or medicine - veterinary nurses can build advanced skills, take on greater responsibility, and make a meaningful difference to both patient outcomes and the clinical team they support.
A huge thank you to Amy and all of our wonderful nurses at the QVSH!
