Niamh Donovan

Recent veterinary graduate seeking a summer role while pursuing opportunities in my veterinary career. A confident, outgoing and sociable team player who thrives in busy, people-facing environments and is equally comfortable stepping into a leadership role when needed. Adaptable and hardworking, with the flexibility to take on a high volume of hours across varied shift patterns.

Yard hand at Yard hand Penty Park Riding Stables (2015-01 – 2022-12)

Barista at Hanger5 Trampoline park (2017-01 – 2017-12)

Office Assistant at Parasitology Laboratory (2016-06 – 2016-08)

worm egg count lab

Bar work/Waitress at The Glen Pub (2018-01 – 2025-12)

Bar work at University Bar KPA (2023-01 – 2025-12)

Clinical Rotation at Garden Vets

Completed a 12-week rotation at Garden Vets, split between primary care and consultations.

• Developed a wide range of clinical skills through hands-on experience.
• Particularly enjoyed consultations, where I built strong rapport with clients.
• Followed cases through rechecks, enabling continuity of care and deeper clinical understanding.
• Strengthened problem-solving abilities to achieve the best outcomes for pets and their owners.

Clinical Rotation at Manchester orthopaedic specialist

• Gained exposure to anaesthetists, radiologists, residents, and surgeons in their specialist roles, deepening my understanding of anaesthesia, imaging, and orthopaedic surgery—areas often generalized in practice.
• Strengthened my knowledge on clinical decision-making in recovery periods to optimize patient and owner outcomes.

Clinical Rotation at Equine veterinary and reproduction veterinary practice

Worked alongside a sports-medicine-focused field veterinarian

• Learned a proactive, solution-focused approach with strong client communication
• Developed fieldwork skills: maintaining sterility, taking safe/high-quality radiographs
• Discussed radiographic and clinical interpretations with vets and owners in real time
• Gained experience building client rapport through clear explanation of diagnostics and treatment plans
• Learned how effective communication helps manage expectations, improve compliance, and optimise outcomes.

Clinical Placement at Running free Animal physio

Clinical Placement at Equine Veterinary and Reproduction

Clinical Placement at Manchester Veterinary specialist

Clinical Placement at County Vets small animal

Clinical Placement at Agnew Equine vets

Clinical Placement at Fenton vets

Clinical Placement at Fishguard Veterinary services

Clinical Placement at Cotts equine Ltd

Clinical Placement at Rowan House veterinary Clinic

Clinical Placement at The oak veterinary group

Clinical Placement at The oak

Large animal

Clinical Placement at Bearstone Stud Farm

A levels in Biology, Chemistry, Psychology – Ysgol Y Preseli school & 6th form (2013-01 – 2019-12)

Foundations of life Sciences in Life Sciences – Keele University (2020-10 – 2021-12)

BVetMS in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery – Keele University (2021-01 – 2026-12)