Nicola Lakeman

Nicola LakemanNicola Lakeman PGDip, RVN, CertSAN, Cert VN ECC, VTS(Nutrition), has recently completed a master’s degree in advanced veterinary nursing with the University of Glasgow.
Nicola has expertise in the fields of nutrition and nursing clinics, and was the first VN in the UK to gain the veterinary technician speciality in nutrition. She has written for many publications and texts, and is author of The Consulting Veterinary Nurse.
Nicola has also been published in Vet Times and VN Times under the name Nicola Ackerman.

August 2022

RVN Nicola Lakeman talks to Congress Times editor Tom Jackson about her career and previews her BVNA Congress keynote speech on the topic of “Building Resilience”.

1 mins

April 2022

Nicola Lakeman discusses how this may present, the importance of educating owners to spot the signs and the impacts on a pet’s quality of life.

18 mins

March 2022

Puppy behaviour has always been important, but with so many more dogs in ownership since the pandemic, more clients will be in need of advice.

6 mins

January 2022

Nicola Lakeman offers advice on how to deliver invaluable clinics for clients and practices.

23 mins

September 2021

Nicola Lakeman outlines what needs to be considered by the VN when advising a client on a pet's dietary requirements.

29 mins

July 2021

Nicola Lakeman looks at the benefits that an RVN’s involvement in ear cases can bring.

18 mins