Rachael West
Petersfield,United Kingdom
Summary
Registered Veterinary Nurse with expertise in animal care and health sciences. Proficient in administering treatments and delivering high-quality patient care. Recognised for enhancing clinic operations through streamlined protocols and effective team leadership.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Registered veterinary nurse
Amery Vets
Bordon, Hampshire
02.2019 - 01.2026
- Conducted laboratory tests for accurate disease diagnosis
- Assisted in training junior staff and promoted a supportive, well-organised clinic environment
- Oversaw the documentation and reconciliation of controlled drug books, ensuring full regulatory compliance
- Advised and reassured clients through effective communication, offering education on pet wellbeing and treatments
- Ensured high standards of patient care by administering medications, leading nurse consultations, monitoring anaesthesia, and supporting recovery post-surgery
- Responsible for maintaining and calibrating in-house diagnostic equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability of results
Team leader
Rotherbank Residential Home
Liss, Hampshire
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Supervised a team of carers, ensuring high standards in patient wellbeing and safety
- Coordinated daily routines, medication administration, and care plans for residents
- Managed sensitive situations with compassion and professionalism
- Cultivated strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills relevant to veterinary nursing
Horse groom
White Lane Farm
Guildford, Surrey
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Delivered comprehensive daily care for horses, ensuring proper feeding, grooming, stable maintenance, and monitoring of health and wellbeing
- Assisted with veterinary visits and farrier appointments, ensuring horses were prepared and handled safely
- Supported stable management by maintaining clean, organised facilities and adhering to welfare standards
- Carried out daily exercise routines to ensure horses remained fit, well-conditioned, and healthy
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal)
MYF Training
Aldershot, Hampshire 01.2020 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, England 09.2015 - 05.2018
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management
Merrist Wood College
Guildford, Surrey 09.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
- Diagnostic tasks
- Team leadership
- Emergency First Aid
- Surgical preparation procedures
- Anaesthesia monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Clinic hygiene standards
- Postoperative monitoring
- Consulting skills
- Basic Life Support and CPR training with RECOVER
Certification
Undertook a comprehensive range of CPD in my first year post-qualification, including anaesthesia, consulting skills, life support, dentistry, and nutrition, to strengthen clinical expertise and deliver high-quality patient care.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Diploma of Higher Education - VetSkill Level 3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Companion Animal)
MYF Training
01.2020 - 04.2024
Registered veterinary nurse
Amery Vets
02.2019 - 01.2026
Team leader
Rotherbank Residential Home
05.2018 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
University of Portsmouth
09.2015 - 05.2018
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 3 Extended Diploma in Equine Management
Merrist Wood College
09.2013 - 05.2015
Horse groom
White Lane Farm
01.2013 - 01.2016