Natalie Owens
Wigan,United Kingdom
Summary
Veterinary professional with extensive expertise in surgical nursing techniques. Demonstrates proficiency in radiography operation, intravenous infusion placement, and infection control protocols. Adept at hospital inventory management and veterinary practice management software, ensuring efficient clinical supervision and staff mentoring. Committed to animal welfare advocacy and patient advocacy, with a focus on proactive leadership and emotional resilience in high-stress environments. Career goals include advancing veterinary care through innovative practices and training development.
Compassionate and dedicated, with proven history of animal care and team collaboration. Demonstrates outstanding medical knowledge and leadership capabilities, ensuring high standards in veterinary practice. Set to drive exceptional patient care and team performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head veterinary nurse
CVS Regan Group
Wigan, Lancashire
2014.09 - Current
- Started work at Regans over ten years ago as an RVN, supporting several student vet nurses as a clinical coach. After a short time i was promoted to head nurse of Holly house vets in Hindley Wigan. Managed Little Lane practice in Wigan in addition to role as head nurse at Holly House Vets. Coached new graduate vets through consultations and procedures. My role as head nurse is a vast role with many duties from working day to day as an RVN, managing a large team and rotas. Training and supporting clinical staff. I manage stock control and budgets as well as looking at financial performance of the practices and looking at ways we can improve footfall. Conducted training in radiography and schedule 3 procedures for my team and other teams in the company. Last year i was asked to be part of the regional clinical improvement team and also be a lead for nurse engagement for the region.
ECC RVN
CVS Petmedics
Manchester, Manchester
2008.03 - 2012.02
Provided intensive care for patients, monitoring vital signs and administering necessary interventions.
Assisted in emergency surgery.
Triaged patients in emergency out of hours clinic to ensure timely and effective treatment.
Provided care for various animal species in a veterinary setting.
Collaborated with a diverse team of experienced and newly qualified vets/nurses to deliver comprehensive animal care.
RVN
Regan veterinary group
Manchester, Manchester
2002.06 - 2008.02
Completed veterinary nurse training with Regans from 2004 to 2007, gaining essential skills in animal care and clinical practices.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Veterinary Nursing
AC Training
Wigan 2004.09 - 2007.08
Skills
- Blood drawing proficiency
- Blood sampling and urine analysis
- Intravenous infusion placement
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Radiography operation
- X-ray equipment operation
- Compassionate euthanasia procedures
- Surgical nursing techniques
- Surgical assistance expertise
- Post-operative care
- Diagnostic testing methods
- Diagnostic testing
- Parasite detection and treatment
- Flea and parasite treatment
- Compassionate euthanasia procedures
- Microchipping application
- Laboratory sample preparation
- Infection control protocols
- Hospital inventory management
- Stock control
- Veterinary Practice Management software
- Medical record-keeping
- Routine and emergency care
- Medical consultation proficiency
- Nutritional advising
- Clinical supervision
- Training and Development
- Staff mentoring
- Proactive leadership
- Workload prioritisation
- Patient advocacy
- Emotional resilience
- High stress tolerance
- Animal welfare advocacy
- Administrative support
- Wound suturing
- Diagnostic Testing
- Administrative support
Timeline
Head veterinary nurse
CVS Regan Group
2014.09 - Current
ECC RVN
CVS Petmedics
2008.03 - 2012.02
NVQ Level 3 - Veterinary Nursing
AC Training
2004.09 - 2007.08
RVN
Regan veterinary group
2002.06 - 2008.02