Kelly qualified as a RVN in 2015 and has since gone on to complete the ISFM Diploma in Feline Nursing, the ISFM Advanced Certificate in Feline Behaviour, and has recently achieved a Masters of Research in Anthrozoology where she looked at the owners ability to recognise chronic dental pain in cats.
Kelly was Clinical Lead for the Royal Canin Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic at the University of Liverpool for 7 years, and now has an Honorary Research Associate role for the project, which aims to extend the quality of life in ageing cats through research and education.
Kelly is a Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing at Wrexham University, and has a passion for ensuring student veterinary nurses go on to qualify and excel within the veterinary profession.
Kelly is the Vice Chair for the BSAVA Congress Committee, and regularly speaks online and at conferences.
Research Projects
| Title | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Feline Healthy Ageing Clinic | Honorary Research Associate | The projects aims to extend quality and length of life in ageing cats, through research and education. This poject is funded by Royal Canin, and based at the University of Liverpool |
Publications
| Year | Publication | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Aging in Cats: Owner Observations and Clinical Finding in 206 Mature Cats at Enrolment to the Cat Prospective Aging and Welfare Study, Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 9. [DOI] Dowgray, Nathalie;Pinchbeck, Gina;Eyre, Kelly;Biourge, Vincent;Comerford, Eithne;German, Alexander J. |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function |
|---|---|
| British Small Animal Veterinary Association | Encourages veterinary surgeons and nurses to develop their professional skills |
Honors and Awards
| Date | Title | Awarding Body |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | MRes Anthrozoology | Hartpury University |
Programs/ Modules Coordinated
| Title | Subject |
|---|---|
| Professional and Academic Development 2 | VEN505 |
| Veterinary Nursing in the Community | VEN506 |
| Leadership and Reflective Nursing | VEN504 |
| Multiple | Fdsc in Veterinary Nursing |