b'EMPOWERED TO INSPIRE, ACHIEVE AND LEAD TOGETHEREMPOWERED TO INSPIRE, ACHIEVE AND LEAD TOGETHEREMPOWERED TO INSPIRE, ACHIEVE AND LEAD TOGETHEREMPOWERED TO INSPIRE,VETERINARY WOMAN CHAMPIONS FOR CHANGEACHIEVE & LEAD TOGETHERMillie Barrett VETERINARY CARE ASSISTANT (VCA) MENTOR AND DOG-FRIENDLY ADVOCATE AT OPTIVET REFERRALS, HAVANTMillie Barrett is a Veterinary Care Assistant (VCA) Mentor and Dog-Friendly Advocate at Optivet Referrals, Havant. She is a strong advocate for patient-centric care with a focus on emotional welfare and a pioneer for the role of VCA Mentor, supporting the diverse skills required by VCAs. She was nominated by a colleague, who stated: Millie was part of a duo who instigated the role of VCA mentor in her practice, and works tirelessness to advocate for our colleagues.Read on to find out more about how Millie is driving change for patients and colleagues by instituting protective behaviour protocols and empowering VCA colleagues in her mentoring role.Please never stop believing in better! Be the person, be the change, because you are so capable and so valuable! VCAs, you are such a crucial part of the veterinary team; never let anyone tell you otherwise.www.veterinarywoman.co.uk 33'