Rebekah Heath
London,UK
Summary
Detail-oriented professional specialising in anaesthetic monitoring, diagnostic laboratory procedures, and surgical preparation. Skilled in client communication and collaboration with suppliers and clinical experts. Experienced in managing emergency triage, catheter placement, blood sampling, and stock control using ProVet and EzyVet. Focused on creating accessible standard operating procedures and technical information.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Veterinary Nurse
Battersea Square Vets
Battersea, London, UK
2025.11 - 2026.07
- Managed multiple roles daily, including anaesthetic monitoring, stock control, nurse consultations, reception duties, organising next day procedures, and running laboratory samples.
- Maintained daily protocols to ensure smooth operation of clinical workload and scheduling.
- Recorded and organised animal health records for accurate documentation to ensure accurate documentation of care.
- Managing individual workload efficiently due to small team structure. Being self-motivated and reliant on ensuring work was completed as effectively and to a high level.
- Supported client acquisition and increased clientele for independent clinic during growth stages.
- Working closely with owners of a business to implement and achieve shared goals for the clinic.
Veterinary Care Assistant
Virtue Vets
Chelsea, London, UK
2025.01 - 2025.10
- Prepared animals for surgery to ensure smooth procedures.Monitored anaesthetics, cared for inpatients, and managed post-operative recovery
- Demonstrated clinical skills including IV catheter placement, blood sampling, ET tube placement, and patient prep for surgeries, ensuring high standards of care
- Conducted laboratory diagnostics using a variety of machines and methods
- Developed clinical and non-clinical SOPs; fitted out consult rooms, prep areas, imaging suites, and theatres
- Developed stock control systems and contributed to ProVet software implementation to enhance inventory management
- Supporting the build and launch of new clinics across London as part of a veterinary start-up
- Assisted with branding and marketing efforts, representing the company at open days, industry shows, and on social media platforms to increase visibility
Veterinary Care Assistant
Goddard Veterinary Group
Highbury/Hackney, London
2023.01 - 2024.01
- Delivered veterinary care across multiple clinics, preparing animals for procedures and supporting anaesthesia to ensure safe and effective treatment.
- Administered medications, managed admissions and discharges, and provided overnight care for inpatients to maintain patient health and comfort.
- Utilised triage skills in a high-traffic GP clinic, prioritising patient needs and assisting veterinarians during consultations and procedures.
- Managed stock control and laboratory diagnostics, enhancing client service and efficiently fulfilling reception responsibilities.
- Utilised company-specific software (Zeus) for managing records and data effectively in daily operations.
Veterinary Nurse
Buller Vets Ltd
, New Zealand
2019.09 - 2022.01
- Monitored and recovered patients from surgeries including orthopaedics and ophthalmic procedures
- Ensured accurate clinical records and delivered consistent inpatient care to optimise patient recovery
- Engaged in emergency out-of-hours on-call rotations, providing critical support to sole vet
- Assisted mixed-practice vets in delivering comprehensive care for small and large animals
- Utilised EzyVet software to manage patient records and appointments
Soil Moisture Technician
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd
West Coast , New Zealand
2019.06 - 2019.09
- Managed a large regional area of clients and developed individual annual soil nutrient plans.
- Analysed topography of regional area to develop tailored soil nutrient plans for clients.
- Engaged with clients through face-to-face meetings to identify and address their specific needs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to calls and resolving supply issues swiftly.
- Contributed to wider team targets by providing support during high-priority projects.
- Worked independently to keep to specific deadlines. self-reliant and motivated to keep up with scheduled client visits and soil nutrient planning meetings.
Receptionist/group trainer
Pulse Energy Recreation Centre
, New Zealand
2018.04 - 2019.06
- Led eight-week Tribe training program, guiding classes of 10-15 participants three times a week to achieve fitness goals.
- Coordinated class bookings and client communications to improve customer satisfaction and retention.
- Managed subscriptions and supported execution of group activities to foster community engagement.
- Organised daily running of the schedule of the sports and gym centre, including diary management across swimming, sports, outdoor courts and fields, gym class and spin schedules.
- Personal training certification experience, with a small amount of experience of building a client base through the training
Education
New Zealand Diploma - Veterinary Nursing
Otago Polytechnic
New Zealand Certificate - Animal Technology
Otago Polytechnic
2024.01 - 2025.01
Bachelor of Applied Science & Graduate Diploma - Food Science
Lincoln University
New Zealand 2021.01 - 2022.01
St. Andrew’s College
Christchurch, NZ 2014.02 - 2014.11
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Buller High School
Westport, NZ 2009.01 - 2013.01
Skills
- Anaesthetic monitoring & recovery
- Emergency triage & patient handling
- Catheter placement & blood sampling
- Diagnostic laboratory procedures
- Laboratory operations
- Surgical and theatre preparation
- Stock control & software (ProVet, independent clinic software, EzyVet)
- Developing SOPs and technical/scientific information that is digestible for wider audiences (clients, non-clinical peers)
- Client communication & education
- Communication between a varied collection of industry professionals (suppliers, clinical professionals, brand and company leads, equipment engineers)
- Social media & veterinary marketing
- Marketing skills both online and in person (soft communication, creativity)
- Time management & multitasking under pressure
Certification
- Hockey Sporting Scholarship – St. Andrew’s College
- NZCA Level Achievements – Excellence & Merit
References
References available on request.
Affiliations
- Amateur beekeeper
- Growing food
- Sports - hockey, netball, swimming, cycling, and running
- Pottery
- Hiking
- Photography
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse
Battersea Square Vets
2025.11 - 2026.07
Veterinary Care Assistant
Virtue Vets
2025.01 - 2025.10
New Zealand Certificate - Animal Technology
Otago Polytechnic
2024.01 - 2025.01
Veterinary Care Assistant
Goddard Veterinary Group
2023.01 - 2024.01
Bachelor of Applied Science & Graduate Diploma - Food Science
Lincoln University
2021.01 - 2022.01
Veterinary Nurse
Buller Vets Ltd
2019.09 - 2022.01
Soil Moisture Technician
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd
2019.06 - 2019.09
Receptionist/group trainer
Pulse Energy Recreation Centre
2018.04 - 2019.06
St. Andrew’s College
2014.02 - 2014.11
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Buller High School
2009.01 - 2013.01
New Zealand Diploma - Veterinary Nursing
Otago Polytechnic