The Marvellous Bobbie Flight (1966– 2023)
We were all devastated at the sudden passing of our dear friend and colleague Bobbie Flight back in August 2023. Bobbie was our MWI Business Academy Consultant.
Bobbie, Bobs, the “Bobster” – The shining light that lit up every room she entered, in a whirlwind of vitality and colour.
Her reputation and career touched all areas of the veterinary industry. In 1985, Bobbie achieved her Registered Animal Nursing Auxillary (RANA) qualification from Berkshire College of Agriculture whilst working for House and Jackson, a mixed practice in Essex. As one of the youngest ever to obtain this qualification she remained immensely proud of her nursing roots, something she never failed to mention in her presentation introductions, (“I qualified even before the green book days!”)
In 1987, as her career developed, Bobbie took on a Sales role for Willingtons Veterinary Supplies before moving on to the Veterinary Wholesaler, NVS.
Following this, she worked as a Project Manager for Bayer Animal Health before gaining a Diploma in Professional Marketing.
In 2003, she joined Intervet UK as a Business Development Manager where she formed lifelong friendships, alongside whom she set up a CPD portfolio that went on to train thousands of Veterinary Receptionists, Nurses, Surgeons and business owners.
When Bobbie joined the St Francis Buying Group in 2012 (now MWI Buying Group), the Business Academy was born. Here she continued to train many veterinary professionals and new graduates.
Bobbie was first class at running workshops and putting you at ease, making you feel you were simply in her “front room”. Putting herself in “Her Clients Shoes” she made learning an enjoyable interactive experience for everyone. It would of course be wrong at this moment not to mention her actual shoes – which leave a memory of their own!!
Over her 10 years with us, she helped and supported so many of our members with her vibrant, energetic training. Her knowledge, encouragement and humour, always running at optimum levels, would be so infectious and heart-warming. Every room she entered would soon be filled with rapturous fun and laughter.
Behind her veterinary persona Bobbie had a huge flair for interior design and I have no doubt, there are many locations exhibiting that Bobbie style. She completed building her dream home – another legacy to her incredibly vibrant style.
Her talents were equally illustrated in the most elaborate cake designs many friends have been lucky enough to receive …… decorated of course with icing shoes!
She was a once met, never forgotten character with a zest for life that thankfully leaves us with such wonderful memories.
Twirly, colourful, shoes, infectious laughter and organised chaos!!
To use her own words a truly “marvellous” character.
Bobbie has left us as better people from knowing her, a light has gone from our lives but will never be forgotten.
Business Academy Videos
Conducting Appraisals
Boost team performance with our ‘Conducting Appraisals’ training video. Learn effective strategies to deliver constructive feedback, set clear goals, and enhance employee growth. Perfect for veterinary managers, this step-by-step guide ensures appraisals become a powerful tool for strengthening team morale and driving practice success.
The Importance of Appraisals
This insightful video highlights how regular evaluations foster employee growth, enhance communication, and align team efforts with business goals. Learn how appraisals drive success by creating a motivated, cohesive, and high-performing veterinary team. Start building stronger teams today!
Managing Motivation
This practical training video explores strategies to inspire, reward, and sustain motivation in the workplace. Learn how to create a positive environment that boosts morale, enhances performance, and fosters long-term success for your practice.
