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Natalie Lewin

Rowde,Wiltshire

Summary

Compassionate and highly organised veterinary nurse with over 10 years experience, now looking to transitioning into recruitment. Well-versed in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, with strong interpersonal skills and a natural ability to build rapport. Proven ability to manage complex schedules, communicate effectively under pressure, and provide high-quality service - now seeking to apply these strengths in recruitment and candidate relationship management.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Senior Veterinary Nurse

Hale Veterinary Hospital
Chippenham, Wiltshire
06.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced client satisfaction with efficient handling of appointments and consultations.
  • Led and coordinated the hospital managing veterinary surgeons and nurses to ensure high standards of clinical care and efficiency.
  • Trained junior nursing staff, enhancing professional skill development.
  • Liaised with clients about pet health concerns; eased anxieties and promoted understanding.
  • Handled emergency cases effectively, ensuring immediate attention and care.
  • Monitored animal health, resulting in improved recovery rates.

Locum Veterinary Nurse (Self-Employed)

Various Practices/Hospitals across London
03.2022 - 05.2024
  • Provided cover for sickness. holiday, maternity and vacancies in both hospitals and small practice settings.
  • Facilitated a high level of communication between recruiters and employers for a smooth transition into employment was reached.
  • Handled administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling and record keeping efficiently improving clinic's operations flow.


Selected placements

  • "Medivet Hospital Hendon - London ( 3 month placement Feb 2024)
  • The Vet Whetstone - London (4 month placement Oct 2023)
  • Goddard Veterinary Group - London (Over 1 year placement March 2022)

Locum Veterinary Nurse

Hospitals/Practices across the South/ South East
10.2020 - 02.2022

Selected practices:

  • Well House Vets - Crowborough (4 month placement Oct 2021)
  • St Annes Veterinary Hospital - Eastbourne (6 month placement April 2021)

Registered Veterinary Nurse

St Annes Veterinary Group
Eastbourne, East Sussex
10.2017 - 06.2020

Student Veterinary Nurse

Shinfield Veterinary Practice
Reading, Berkshire
08.2014 - 08.2017

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Penstone Veterinary Group
Slough, Berkshire
10.2013 - 08.2014

Part-time Front of house team member/waiter

The Beehive
White Waltham, Windsor and Maidenhead
09.2008 - 07.2013
  • Cooperated closely with other team members to meet and exceed guests' expectations.
  • Adapted swiftly to changing situations for uninterrupted service quality.
  • Handled complaints effectively, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.

Education

Certificate of Higher Education - Clinical Coaching

Plumpton College
Lewes, East Sussex
05.2019 - 05.2019

NVQ Level 3 - Veterinary Nursing

MYF College of Veterinary Nursing
Aldershot, Hampshire
01.2015 - 07.2017

NVQ Level 3 - Media TV and Film

Reading College
Reading
09.2009 - 06.2011

GCSEs - 10 GCSE's including Maths, Science and English

Cox Green School
Maidenhead, Windsor and Maidenhead

Skills

  • Great communication
  • Customer service skills
  • Proactive leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Team worker
  • Patience

Affiliations

  • Upholstery and Upcycling (Bristol Upholstery Collective Stage 1 craft certificate - Merit 2025)
  • Saxophone player - Grades 1-7

Timeline

Senior Veterinary Nurse

Hale Veterinary Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Locum Veterinary Nurse (Self-Employed)

Various Practices/Hospitals across London
03.2022 - 05.2024

Locum Veterinary Nurse

Hospitals/Practices across the South/ South East
10.2020 - 02.2022

Certificate of Higher Education - Clinical Coaching

Plumpton College
05.2019 - 05.2019

Registered Veterinary Nurse

St Annes Veterinary Group
10.2017 - 06.2020

NVQ Level 3 - Veterinary Nursing

MYF College of Veterinary Nursing
01.2015 - 07.2017

Student Veterinary Nurse

Shinfield Veterinary Practice
08.2014 - 08.2017

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Penstone Veterinary Group
10.2013 - 08.2014

NVQ Level 3 - Media TV and Film

Reading College
09.2009 - 06.2011

Part-time Front of house team member/waiter

The Beehive
09.2008 - 07.2013

GCSEs - 10 GCSE's including Maths, Science and English

Cox Green School
Natalie Lewin