Deisa Watkins

Student Veterinary Nurse currently enrolled with the College of Animal Welfare, progressing into the second year of study in July 2026. A dedicated and compassionate professional with over two years of hands-on clinical experience in high-volume, first-opinion practices. Proven ability in patient restraint, clinical and front of house team member, and pride in providing empathetic client support during sensitive situations.

Veterinary Care Assistant at Snoots Vets (2024-09 – Present)

• Safe restraint and handling of patients, comforting patients with specific needs
• Dispensing and administering medications, vaccines and microchipping including registration
• Running urinalysis, sediment exams, stain preparation
• Attaching laboratory results, history, communications to patient records and tasking vets appropriately
• Ordering stock, processing deliveries, stock rotation and managing returns
• Maintaining infection control and biosecurity standards
• Patient monitoring and welfare observation
• End-of-day financial reconciliation and clinic closing procedures
• Providing compassionate client support, including during euthanasia appointments
• Creating keepsakes such as nose and paw prints
• Second vaccinations, claw clippings, anal gland expressions, basic hygiene grooming

Veterinary Care Assistant at Lawton & Stokes (2023-09 – 2024-05)

• Assisted veterinary surgeons during consultations
• Restrained patients safely for examination and treatment
• Cleaned and sterilised equipment and surgical instruments
• Monitored recovery patients and reported concerns
• Maintained clinical hygiene and infection control standards

Animal Management Assistant at West Midlands Safari Park (2020-09 – 2021-09)

• Husbandry and enrichment for reptiles, ruminants, rodents, avian and exotic species
• Conducted health checks and reported welfare concerns
• Maintained strict biosecurity standards including avian flu prevention protocols
• Prepared species-appropriate diets and feeding schedules
• Maintained enclosures and environmental conditions to ensure optimal welfare

Owner at Ready for Walkies (2017-01 – Present)

Operated independent dog walking and basic training business

• Used positive reinforcement and clicker training techniques
• Monitored behaviour and welfare
• Built strong client relationships through clear communication

L3 Diploma in Veterinary Nursing in Veterinary Nursing – College of Animal Welfare

L3 Diploma in Animal Management in Animal Management – Kidderminster College / West Midlands Safari Park (2021)

L3 Diploma in Social Media for Business in Social Media for Business – Harlow College (2018)

L2 Skills - Mathematics in Mathematics – Adult Learning Community (2023)

L2 Functional Skills - English Language in English Language – Harlow College