“If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there,” said the Cheshire Cat to Alice when she tumbled into Wonderland in Lewis Carroll’s timeless tome.
Sometimes, it can feel like we’ve fallen down the rabbit hole completely, with no sense of direction or idea of where we should go or what we should do next.
Challenge accepted
Yet, it appears RVNs can do plenty if contemplating a new challenge, as you will hopefully see in the October edition of VN Times – from volunteering with rhinos to topping up your skill set or retraining completely, all while still putting your knowledge to good use by caring for animals in need.
Research has revealed confusion still reigns around the exact nature of the role of the RVN, which suggests more needs to be done to raise its profile in the eyes of colleagues and clients.
Yet, take heart. As we speak (or indeed, as I write), steps are being taken across the profession to tackle this issue – from career advisory days to research projects on how to effect change.
What’s more, moves are also being made to boost diversity in all forms, as you will see in the pages of October’s VN Times. So, instead of existing in a career cul-de-sac, it would appear a plethora of new paths exist for RVNs to take.
Make your choice
The only real problem is choosing which exciting route to traverse first.
When Alice asked the Cheshire Cat which way she ought to go, he said: “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.”
The question is, rather excitingly, where do you want to go? Look to the horizon; the possibilities are endless.
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