Natalie Smith: changed plans can land you in a career - and life - you love

Natalie’s career in the veterinary industry began almost 35 years ago as a trainee nurse after she finished secondary school. As her career progressed, she developed a strong interest in surgical nursing, in particular Orthopaedics, Soft tissue surgery and Rehabilitation. This passion led her to complete her  Diploma of Surgical Veterinary Nursing and Qualifications as a Rehabilitation Therapist (Remedial Massage therapist & Hydro therapist). Natalie now works as a Practice manager and rehabilitation therapist for an Integrative Veterinary clinic on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula in Victoria Australia and she is completing the Advanced Certificate in Small Animal Naturopathy through CIVT. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and being in the outdoors, in particular her garden, with the aim of being as self-sufficient as possible. She is also an avid Beekeeper.