Ellie Davenport
Bristol, relocating to Kent
Summary
Final-year Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour (BSc Hons) student at the University of Bristol, awaiting final grades in June 2026 and due to qualify in July 2026 as registered RCVS RVN. Experienced in both first opinion and referral small animal practice through clinical placements and structured hospital rotations, including anaesthesia, theatre, medical nursing, imaging and ICU. Confident supporting inpatient care, anaesthetic monitoring, theatre preparation and patient handling within busy clinical environments. Particularly interested in developing further experience within a hospital setting, with a growing interest in ECC and intensive care nursing. Recognised by clinical supervisors for strong communication skills, adaptability, reliability and a compassionate approach to patient care and teamwork.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Clinical Rotation Blocks
Langford Vets Small Animal Referral Hospital
2025.03 - 2025.07
- Completed structured clinical rotations within a multidisciplinary small animal referral hospital, gaining exposure to specialist nursing environments and advanced patient care.
- Behaviour Rotation — March 2025 – April 2025
- Observed behavioural consultations and patient assessments and developed understanding of low-stress handling approaches.
- Theatre Practice Rotation — April 2025 – May 2025
- Gained experience as both a scrubbed-in nurse and circulating nurse while assisting with theatre preparation, aseptic protocols and perioperative patient care.
- Medical Nursing Rotation — May 2025
- Assisted with inpatient monitoring and nursing care across cat ward, dog ward and cardiology services.
- ICU Rotation — May 2025 – June 2025
- Supported intensive care nursing and monitoring of critical patients within a referral hospital setting.
- Imaging Rotation — June 2025 – July 2025
- Assisted with diagnostic imaging procedures including radiography positioning, taking radiographs and assessing image quality alongside patient preparation and safe handling.
- Anaesthesia Rotation — July 2025
- Assisted with anaesthesia preparation, monitoring and perioperative nursing care.
Student Veterinary Nurse Placement
Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital
2023.06 - 2023.07
- Assisted with inpatient care, patient handling and clinical hygiene
- Developed confidence working within a busy small animal hospital environment
Student Veterinary Nurse Placement
Bristol Imperial Vets for Pets Veterinary Practice
2024.09 - 2025.03
- Gained experience across consults, theatre and inpatient nursing
- Assisted with patient care, infection control and monitoring of hospitalised animals
- Observed consultations, procedures and day-to-day hospital workflow
- Worked closely with the clinical team to support efficient patient flow and welfare standards
Student Veterinary Nurse Placement
The Downs Veterinary Practice
2024.06 - 2024.07
- Supported RVNs and veterinary surgeons in first opinion small animal practice
- Assisted with inpatient care, patient restraint and theatre preparation
- Developed communication and teamwork skills within a fast-paced clinical setting
Customer Assistant
Morrisons
2023.09 - 2026.06
- Provide customer service and till support within a busy retail environment while maintaining efficiency and professionalism.
Bar Associate
JD Wetherspoon
2021.01 - 2023.01
- Developed strong communication and customer service skills within a fast-paced environment.
Domestic Cleaner
Belle Casa
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Maintained high standards of organisation, reliability and attention to detail.
Home Care Assistant
Caremark Maidstone
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Provided compassionate care and support while developing emotional resilience and professionalism.
Education
A-Levels - Psychology (A), Biology (B), Chemistry (C), Mathematics (C)
Maidstone Grammar School
BSc Hons - Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour
University of Bristol
Skills
- Anaesthetic monitoring and perioperative care
- Theatre preparation and aseptic technique
- Scrubbing into theatre procedures
- Inpatient and intensive care nursing
- Catheter placement and fluid therapy support
- Laboratory sample preparation and processing
- Radiography positioning, image acquisition and patient preparation
- Medication administration
- Post-operative patient monitoring
- Nurse consultations
- Animal handling and restraint
- Infection prevention and biosecurity
- Client communication and teamwork
- Recognition of limitations and appropriate escalation
Interests
Gym and fitness, hiking, paddle boarding and reading.
Volunteering
- Buttercups Goat Sanctuary, Assisted with daily husbandry and animal care duties
- Kent Life, Supported care of small animals and livestock species
- The Retreat Animal Rescue, Assisted with horse care, feeding and yard management
Timeline
Clinical Rotation Blocks
Langford Vets Small Animal Referral Hospital
2025.03 - 2025.07
Student Veterinary Nurse Placement
Bristol Imperial Vets for Pets Veterinary Practice
2024.09 - 2025.03
Student Veterinary Nurse Placement
The Downs Veterinary Practice
2024.06 - 2024.07
Customer Assistant
Morrisons
2023.09 - 2026.06
Student Veterinary Nurse Placement
Newnham Court Veterinary Hospital
2023.06 - 2023.07
Bar Associate
JD Wetherspoon
2021.01 - 2023.01
Domestic Cleaner
Belle Casa
2021.01 - 2022.01
Home Care Assistant
Caremark Maidstone
2020.01 - 2021.01
A-Levels - Psychology (A), Biology (B), Chemistry (C), Mathematics (C)
Maidstone Grammar School
BSc Hons - Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour
University of Bristol