Rainbow Yuen
Leeds,UK
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate veterinary surgeon with over one year of experience working in a 24/7 small animal hospital in Leeds, with broad clinical exposure across medicine, surgery, and emergency care. Known for excellent communication skills, a strong work ethic, and effective teamwork in high-pressure clinical environments. Seeking a rotating internship within a high-standard referral hospital to further develop clinical competence and build a solid foundation for advanced clinical practice.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Junior Veterinary Surgeon
Leeds Birstall Vets for Pets 24/7 Hospital
Leeds
09.2024 - 01.2026
- Managing a varied caseload across first opinion practice, emergency and critical care, and inpatient medicine.
- Conducted over 4,000 routine, medical, and emergency consultations over the past year, independently managing complex cases including diabetes mellitus, hyperthyroidism, and jaundice investigations, alongside acute presentations such as pneumothorax, aortic thromboembolism, urinary obstruction, and end-of-life care discussions.
- Performed routine neutering surgeries and learning laparoscopic spay alongside. Competent in performing lumpectomy, wound closure and endoscopic ear flush.
- Emergency and critical care experience has enabled me to effectively triage patients and perform A-FAST and T-FAST examinations, as well as conduct abdominocentesis.
- Assisted the senior veterinarian in wide range of soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, including TPLO, CCWO, diaphragmatic hernia repair.
- Collaborated with the veterinary team to provide gold-standard patient care in a high-pressure environment
- Communicated effectively with clients, especially within the Chinese community, to ensure informed decisions and continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine -
Royal Veterinary College
UK 01.2019 - 01.2024
International baccalaureate - undefined
Yew Chung International School
Hong Kong 01.2017 - 01.2019
Certification
Introduction to Surgery by Davina Anderson at Central CPD – Nov 2024
- Principles of surgery, instrumentation, indications for antibiotic use, and selection of suture materials
- Ovariohysterectomy/ovariectomy, including abdominal and skin closure techniques
Practical Dentistry by Alexander J Smithson at Central CPD – April 2025
- Dental radiography and single- and multi-rooted tooth extractions
Abdominal Surgery by Davina Anderson at Central CPD – Sep 2025
- Exploratory laparotomy, gastrotomy, enterotomy and enterectomy
Key Skills, Interests and hobbies
Languages: Native proficiency in English and Cantonese; proficient in Mandarin
References
References provided on request.
Key Skills, Interests and hobbies
Driving License: Full, clean UK and Hong Kong driving licences, Interests: Photography, Pilates, hiking
Timeline
Junior Veterinary Surgeon
Leeds Birstall Vets for Pets 24/7 Hospital
09.2024 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine -
Royal Veterinary College
01.2019 - 01.2024
International baccalaureate - undefined
Yew Chung International School
01.2017 - 01.2019