Lauren Kirby | Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Technician Specialist
Greencross Vet Hospital

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 commitment to 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 private and academic specialty referral hospitals, navigating the high-stakes world of emergency medicine with skill and compassion. She has a particular passion for ventilator and respiratory medicine—her favourite cases—as well as critically ill septic patients, where her technical expertise, compassionate care, and attention to detail make a meaningful difference in outcomes. As a RECOVER CPR-certified instructor in Basic and Advanced Life Support, Lauren is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through advanced, evidence-based resuscitation training. Her commitment to professional growth earned her 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 who believes knowledge should be shared. She is a casual lecturer for Melbourne Polytechnic’s Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing program, inspiring and mentoring the next generation of veterinary nurses. She also presents at local and national events and leads immersive simulation training designed to refine critical skills, foster confidence, and enhance patient care.