Sam is currently working as a practice manager in a two-site small animal IVC Evidensia practice in Norfolk. She qualified as a veterinary nurse in 1993, working in a mixed animal practice in Hampshire before moving into teaching. She has significant operational management of both educational and clinical settings and is passionate about vet nurse training, staff wellbeing, as well as learning and development.

Sam is married with 4 grown up children. Outside of work she enjoys yoga and walking, and socialising with friends.