We can all make a difference

Pinned to the bulletin board next to my desk is an old photo that I just rediscovered in a dusty shoe box at the bottom of the closet. The photo is a portrait of my entire veterinary technology class back in the mid 90s. We all look full of drive and enthusiasm, excited to go out and make our mark on the profession. If you'd asked me back then where I saw myself in 20 years, I'd never have guessed I'd be here now. Time really does fly and it's interesting to look back on how my career has adapted and changed over the years.

In my own little corner of the world, I have recently been privileged to be a part of making history in New Zealand as we are forging ahead on the path toward full regulation of veterinary nursing. It's almost surreal to be a part of something so important and I can't help but think back on my humble beginnings and consider how I got here.