Lauren Kirby, RVN, AVN, Cert IV VN, CertVNECC, VTS(ECC), RECOVER Certified BLS&ALS Instructor

Lauren is an Australian Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) with over 15 years of clinical experience, dedicated to the dynamic field of emergency and critical care medicine. An Accredited Veterinary Nurse (AVN), she completed her Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2010 and has since built a career defined by expertise, resilience, and a passion for advancing veterinary care.
Her journey began in veterinary ophthalmology, but in 2015, she discovered her true calling in emergency and critical care. Since then, she has worked in both private and academic specialty and referral hospitals, navigating the high-stakes world of emergency medicine with skill and compassion. As a RECOVER CPR-certified instructor in Basic and Advanced Life Support, she is committed to improving patient outcomes through advanced evidence-based resuscitation training.
Lauren’s dedication to professional growth led her to earn a Certificate in Veterinary Nursing for Emergency and Critical Care (CertVNECC) in 2017. In 2022, she achieved one of the highest honours in her field by passing the Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) board exam in Emergency and Critical Care, securing her place among the elite members of the Academy of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Technicians and Nurses (AVECCTN).
Beyond the clinic, Lauren is a passionate educator, driven by the belief that knowledge should be shared. As a casual lecturer for Melbourne Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing program, she inspires the next generation of veterinary nurses. She also delivers lectures at local and national events and leads immersive simulation training sessions designed to refine critical skills and enhance patient care.