Chloe Smith
Swansea,City and County of Swansea
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and supporting the veterinary team in all clinical areas. Currently working within a small animal, first opinion practice with a particular interest in Anaesthesia and Surgical nursing. Motivated to continue developing professionally and contribute to a supportive, high-performing practice.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Gower Veterinary Surgery
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
2023.03 - Current
- Provide strong clinical nursing skills across a range of areas, including inpatient care, anaesthesia monitoring, and diagnostics (both imaging and laboratory).
- Carry out various nurse clinics (e.g., support and advice on weight management, post-operative care, parasite control and nutrition).
- Assist in emergency and critical care cases, including triage and stabilisation of patients.
- Maintain sterility of surgical instruments, theatre environment and equipment.
- Support student veterinary nurses in developing their clinical skills.
- Promote best practices in animal welfare and advocate for patient needs within the team.
- Uphold legal and professional standards set by the RCVS.
- Engage in ongoing CPD to develop skills.
Student Veterinary Nurse
Gower Veterinary Surgery
Swansea, City and County of Swansea
2020.09 - 2023.03
- Worked under RCVS legislation to carry out tasks supervised by and under the direction of a Veterinary Surgeon or RVN.
- Continued to provide a high standard of care to all patients.
- Administered medication, monitored during anaesthesia and carried out various diagnostic testing under supervision.
- Maintained cleanliness, infection control and stock rotation within the practice.
- Supported reception and customer care team when required.
- Completed training logs, coursework and OSCE preparation.
Animal Care Assistant
Gower Veterinary Surgery
Swansea
2019.10 - 2020.09
- Maintained a high standard of inpatient care under direction of the VS or RVN.
- Ensured cleanliness was maintained within all areas of the practice by following appropriate infection control protocols.
- Provided safe and compassionate handling of patients during procedures and examinations.
- Monitored and documented clinical parameters as well as behavioural changes and reported any abnormalities to VS or RVN.
- Prepared theatre and prep areas for specified routine and non-routine procedures
- Carried out various in house diagnostic testing as required by the clinical team such as blood tests and urinalysis.
- Communicated effectively with clients when performing reception and client-based duties.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education -
Abbeydale Vet Nurse Training
Monmouth, Monmouthshire 2020.09 - 2022.10
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Science
Gower College Swansea
Swansea 2018.09 - 2019.07
A-Levels - Sociology and Religious Studies
Olchfa Sixth Form
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 2014.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs -
Gowerton Comprehensive School
Swansea, City and County of Swansea 2009.09 - 2014.07
Skills
- Friendly, enthusiastic and highly motivated
- Collaborate well with others, whilst also being able to take initiative and work independently
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and time-management abilities
- Calm, empathetic and professional manner in high-pressure situations
- Always keen to learn in order to improve personal performance
- Some Schedule 3 surgery experience
- Computer Literate - have experience in using both RoboVet and Animana
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Gower Veterinary Surgery
2023.03 - Current
Student Veterinary Nurse
Gower Veterinary Surgery
2020.09 - 2023.03
Diploma of Higher Education -
Abbeydale Vet Nurse Training
2020.09 - 2022.10
Animal Care Assistant
Gower Veterinary Surgery
2019.10 - 2020.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Access to Science
Gower College Swansea
2018.09 - 2019.07
A-Levels - Sociology and Religious Studies
Olchfa Sixth Form
2014.09 - 2016.07
GCSEs -
Gowerton Comprehensive School
2009.09 - 2014.07