Robyn Faal

Registered Veterinary Nurse with a strong background in small animal practice and several years of experience progressing from veterinary reception and patient care roles into clinical nursing. Experienced across anaesthesia, theatre, inpatient care, surgical and medical nursing, patient recovery and client communication. Compassionate, enthusiastic and adaptable, with a strong commitment to patient welfare and high standards of care.

Alongside my veterinary career, I have extensive hospitality experience in busy pubs, bars and major UK festivals, developing excellent communication, teamwork and the ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure.

Student Veterinary Nurse → Registered Veterinary Nurse at PET PEOPLE (2023-04 – 2026-08)

• Progressed through veterinary nursing training within a busy small animal practice and qualified as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2026.
• Provide nursing care to medical, surgical and hospitalised patients; prepare patients for anaesthesia and surgical procedures.
• Monitor patients throughout anaesthesia and recovery; provide post-operative monitoring and patient care.
• Assist veterinary surgeons with surgical and medical procedures, including scrubbing in and assisting within theatre.
• Administer medications in accordance with veterinary instructions and practice protocols.
• Conduct nurse consultations, provide preventative healthcare advice, and admit/discharge patients with clear aftercare instructions.
• Complete nursing assessments, care plans and clinical documentation; assist with laboratory procedures and diagnostic testing.
• Handle and restrain patients safely; maintain high standards of infection control, hygiene and patient safety.
• Prepare and maintain clinical/surgical equipment, manage clinical stock and prioritise workload in a busy environment.
• Communicate professionally with clients and work effectively with veterinary surgeons, nurses, students and support staff.

Student Veterinary Nurse at ANIMAL ARK HOSPITAL (2021-10 – 2022-06)

• Anaesthetic monitoring, patient preparation, theatre assistance and scrubbing.
• Patient recovery, post-operative monitoring and inpatient/ward nursing.
• Admissions, discharges, medication administration and nurse consultation assistance.
• Telephone enquiries, appointment booking and general patient care.

Veterinary Care Assistant at GODARDS VETERINARY PRACTICE (2018-11 – 2019-09)

• Hospitalised patient care, ward support, animal handling and restraint.
• Feeding and monitoring patients, assisting with surgery and maintaining hygiene/infection control.
• Stock taking and replenishment.

Patient Care Assistant at VILLAGE VET (2017-02 – 2018-09)

• Hospitalised patient care, animal handling and restraint, blood samples and diagnostic testing.
• Autoclaving and sterilising surgical equipment, checking laboratory results and maintaining clinical cleanliness.
• Feeding, general animal care, stock management and support for the clinical team.

Receptionist at VILLAGE VET (2016-02 – 2017-09)

• Telephone enquiries
• Client reception
• Till operation & cashing up
• Product advice
• Complaint handling

Bar Staff at THE ALICE (2019-11 – 2022)

• Provide friendly and efficient service in a busy bar; operate tills and handle cash/card transactions.
• Serve drinks quickly and accurately, change barrels, maintain bar equipment and manage/replenish stock.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation, handle customer enquiries professionally and work effectively within a busy team.

Bar Associate at THE PLOUGH AT SWAN WHARF (2016-06 – 2016-11)

• Till operation
• Food & drink service
• Bar maintenance

Bar Associate at THE GOLDENGROVE — WETHERSPOONS (2014-03 – 2015-11)

• High-volume service
• Till operation
• Food & drink service
• Barrel changing
• Complaint handling

Festival Bar Team at BARCODE & FLAIR EVENTS (2013 – 2014)

Worked across V Festival, Global Gathering, Y Not Festival, Wireless and Bloodstock, providing high-volume service, till operation and team-based bar work.

Sales Associate at TOPSHOP & TOPMAN FLAGSHIP (2015-12 – 2016-01)

• Customer service
• Stock replenishment
• Shop-floor presentation

Telesales Representative at KIRBY (2012 – 2013)

• Appointment booking

Farm Assistant at BROOKS FARM (2011 – 2012)

• Animal welfare
• Animal handling
• Medication
• Public education
• Young volunteer support
• Farm maintenance

Registered veterinary nurse (RVN) level 3 vetskill diploma august 2026 - onwards

EXTENDED BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN ANIMAL MANAGEMENT in Animal Management – City and Islington College (2010 – 2013)