Two veterinary nurses are looking forward to expanding their career horizons thanks to a bursary from Pfizer Animal Health.

Donna Buzzeo RVN and Serena Fox (who holds an Australian certificate in Veterinary Nursing) were judged to be the strongest candidates because of the commitment they had already shown to developing their skills in dentistry. The bursary, worth £1500 each will allow both nurses to enrol for the BVNA Certificate in Dentistry course and covers course and examinations fees as well as a substantial contribution towards travel or accommodation during the residentially based parts of the course.  

Donna Buzzeo works at Mulberry Court Vets in Sudbury with vet Gerhard Putter who is studying towards a diploma with the European College of Veterinary Dentistry. Since the practice has a special interest in dentistry and oro-facial surgery, Donna has been able to develop her skills further and she is currently running a successful programme of nurse clinics promoting oral health.  Both Gerhard and Donna have completed the AntirobeTM Dental Leadership courses for vets and nurses respectively. This distance learning course is available through Pfizer's Territory Managers and is recognized as providing 10 hours of CPD time.

Serena Fox has been working towards increasing her knowledge of dentistry for some time while working at the Well Pet Clinic in London. She has attended a dentistry workshop and given talks to other staff members based on her new learning and in 2008 attended the Nursing Masterclass in Dentistry at BSAVA Congress where she found out more about the Certificate.

Marcon Tigges, Antirobe Product Manager commented, "For many years now we have awarded this bursary to champion the cause of further learning in dentistry and also to encourage nurses who want to progress their careers. We wish Serena and Donna the best of luck with their course."

For further information on the Antirobe Dental Leadership course nurses and vets can contact their Pfizer Business Account Manger.

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