SOPHIE BURTON
CARSHALTON
Summary
As a dedicated and compassionate Registered Veterinary Nurse, I bring a strong commitment to animal welfare and exceptional patient care. With experience in managing diverse clinical responsibilities, I excel in providing comprehensive support to my team, ensuring the smooth running of veterinary practices. I am passionate about fostering a positive environment for both patients and their owners, and I am driven by a desire to continually expand my knowledge and expertise in veterinary care.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
Battersea
2025.06 - 2026.07
- Educate and support animal owners and adopters on preventative healthcare, post-operative care, nutrition and responsible pet ownership.
- Promote and uphold the charity’s animal welfare standards and policies.
- Support the rehoming process by ensuring animals receive appropriate nursing care and treatment needed.
- Assist with hydrotherapy sessions, supporting patients during treatment in both the hydrotherapy pool and underwater treadmill.
- Provide nursing care across a range of clinical areas, including inpatient wards, operating theatre, and rehabilitation services.
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Parkside Veterinary Centre
Carshalton
2021.09 - 2025.06
- Monitoring anaesthetics for procedures such as neutering and emergency surgeries.
- Performing nurse clinics, including weight checks, second vaccinations and post-op care.
- Assisting with the training of students and work experience placements.
- Proficient in lab work, including IDEXX machines, preparing samples for external testing and microscope analysis.
Student Veterinary Nurse
Medivet Sutton Hospital
Sutton
2020.02 - 2021.08
- Monitored anaesthesia for neutering, minor procedures, orthopaedic and emergency surgeries.
- Confident with triage of emergency cases.
- Responsible for cleaning and sterilisation of equipment.
Student Veterinary Nurse
Voo Vets Surbiton Hospital
Surbiton
2018.09 - 2020.02
- Provided customer service and support to animal owners.
- Arranged payments and completed administrative duties.
- Performed clinical examinations and assisted with x-rays and blood sampling.
Education
Level 3 Veterinary Nursing Diploma -
MYF
2019.09 - 2022.09
Level 3 Zoology - undefined
Open Study College
Level 2 Animal Care - undefined
Open Study College
Skills
- Monitoring Anaesthesia
- Inpatient Care
- Communication
- Team Work
- Nurse Clinics
- Organization
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
2025.06 - 2026.07
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Parkside Veterinary Centre
2021.09 - 2025.06
Student Veterinary Nurse
Medivet Sutton Hospital
2020.02 - 2021.08
Level 3 Veterinary Nursing Diploma -
MYF
2019.09 - 2022.09
Student Veterinary Nurse
Voo Vets Surbiton Hospital
2018.09 - 2020.02
Level 2 Animal Care - undefined
Open Study College
Level 3 Zoology - undefined
Open Study College