About Me

Hi! My name is Shena and I am the founder of Not Another Vet Nurse! I knew I wanted to work with animals since I was 10 years old. I got my degree in Veterinary Technology and my License in 2009. I have been in the field since 2006. It's been a long haul! I am mostly an emergency/critical care technician. That is where my heart was the most happiest.

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With emergency medicine comes a lot of stress. I found myself overworked, exhausted (mentally & physically), and extremely depressed. I was fighting with coworkers, friends, and even family. These are things they never teach you in school. Nor do they have the resources for them in the field.

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My final straw was a HBC (Hit By Car) that came in that inevitably passed away. I had to get out. I had to take a break.

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During my break, I found myself very lost. All I ever knew was veterinary medicine. But I was TERRIFIED to go back. I had panic attacks just thinking about it. I suffer from anxiety, and constant hallucinations of animals running into the roads, and strange noises triggering me to panic.

I wanted to create a space for others who may be going through what I was. I also wanted to make a space for people to come and not feel alone. To feel accepted for who they are and understand they need to put themselves first.

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Since creating Not Another Vet Nurse I have found there are thousands (15,700 currently to be exact) who feel the same. I have found my purpose in life finally. To help others see their worth. To help promote mental health and suicide awareness.

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I hope you find this group as special to you as I do. Not Another Vet Nurse shall ever die at their own hands. You are not alone.

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Lots of love,

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Shena

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