Speaker bio page for Gemma Cooper

Bio

Gemma Cooper is a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse with over a decade of experience in the field. She graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2013 and has since worked across various disciplines, including general practice and emergency and critical care referral nursing. For the past two years, Gemma has specialised in infection prevention and control, serving as an Infection Prevention and Control Manager RVN. Responsible for maintaining protocols, training staff, and ensuring the highest standards of biosecurity for patients with known or suspected infectious diseases, Gemma works closely with veterinary teams to safeguard both animal and human health within the clinical environment. Beyond her clinical expertise, Gemma is a passionate advocate for mental health in the workplace. As a certified Mental Health First Aider for the past four years, she played a pivotal role in establishing a mental health first aider group during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, providing essential support to colleagues during challenging times.