Emma Turner, a veterinary nurse at the Friarswood Veterinary Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme in Staffordshire, has become the first in the country to receive a City & Guilds Medal for Excellence.

Emma, who completed her training as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2015, was nominated for the City & Guilds Medal by Lite Ltd, the organisation with whom she did her training.

The award was presented to Emma at a ceremony at Kensington Roof Gardens in London last week by City and Guilds.

Mrs Jackie Shopland-Reed from Lite Ltd said: "City & Guilds Medals for Excellence recognise the achievements of learners, lecturers and trainers who have achieved great results by producing exceptional work – going above and beyond what is expected to achieve their goals. It recognises not only excellent results but also those who show a true journey of progression throughout their qualification. 

"We felt Emma was deserving of the Medal as she achieved outstanding results for each aspect of this very challenging qualification – showing exceptional skills in assignment writing, examination technique and in her practical ability.  Emma proved to be a conscientious, adaptable individual who is an excellent role model, not only for future students but also for the veterinary nursing profession as a whole."

Emma said: "I am honoured to have been nominated for the Medal, particularly as I am the veterinary nurse to receive it. I love my job at Friarswood Vets and I am proud to be recognised for my achievements."

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