John Craig James Clarke

Growing up in South Africa amidst its vast variety of Wildlife, has taught me a deep understanding and respect for all of the world's animals. The time I spent studying to become a field guide in South Africa was, quite simply, the most important time in my life. It changed my perception of wildlife and opened my eyes to see how much nature needs passionate and devoted people to ensure its survival.

I have used this passion and devoted my time and effort in becoming a Registered Veterinary Nurse and ensuring the wellbeing of patients in my care and teaching the people working with them in first opinion practice.

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Steenberg Veterinary Practice - Cape Town, South Africa

(2022-09)

• Nursing and caring for patients to the best of abilities
• Work independently and alongside a veterinary team to treat patients medically and surgically where needed
• Perform diagnostic tests such as radiographs, blood work and anaesthesia
• Client communication, in the form of nurse clinics and patient discharges
• Keep up to date with CPD for UK qualification

Registered Veterinary Nurse (ECC Night Nurse) - Sussex Coast Vets - England

(2021-12 - 2022-08)

• Nursing and caring for patients throughout the night to the best of abilities
• Answer emergency calls and triage over the phone and prioritise appointments
• Work independently and alongside a veterinary surgeon to treat patients medically and surgically where needed
• Perform diagnostic tests such as radiographs, blood work and administer emergency first aid on own when necessary
• Client communication and practice admin tasks such as payments, banking and ordering
• Keep up to date with CPD

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Multiple Practices (Locum) - England

(2020-03 - 2021-12)

Locum positions at: Eastbourne Vets, St Annes Vet Group, Sussex Coast Vets, Companion Care Vets – Maidstone, Vets4Pets Maidstone, Heronden Veterinary Practice

• Nursing and caring for patients to the best of abilities
• Always strived to learn and adapt quickly to new and changing environments whilst using gained knowledge to perform client education in the form of nursing clinics
• Kept up to date with CPD
• Ensured assigned areas were well maintained according to practice standards

Registered Veterinary Nurse - Highcroft Veterinary Group - England

(2015-09 - 2020-01)

• Nursing and caring for patients to the best of abilities
• Client education in the form of nursing clinics
• Keeping up to date with CPD and ensuring assigned areas are well maintained

Registered Veterinary Nurse / Deputy Head Nurse - Sussex Coast Vets - England

(2012-09 - 2015-09)

• Nursing and caring for patients, general daily running of the veterinary practice including ordering, stock keeping and nursing rotas
• Delegating daily and weekly tasks to ensure holistic patient and client care and interaction
• Aiding in student nurse development as a clinical coach for both diploma and degree students

Customer Assistant - Tesco - England

(2008-10 - 2013-12)

• Work in the clothing department for a Tesco Extra store, out on the shop floor with customers or out in the back warehouse with delivery

Yard Assistant Manager - Shamwari Equestrian Centre - South Africa

(2006-12 - 2008-04)

Horse livery yard

• Managed the daily routines and running of the yard and dealt with clients

Office Assistant and General Labourer - Atkinson Precast - England

(2005-01 - 2006-11)

Concrete company, made lintels for the building industry. Part Time

• Helped in the office doing wages and book keeping
• Helped out in the yard doing hands on physical labour

Office Assistant - Valley Blocks - England

(2005-01 - 2006-11)

Brick making company for the building industry. Owned by same employers as Atkinson Precast. Part Time

• Based in the office dealing with customers and daily takings

Foundation Degree - Veterinary Nursing - Plumpton College / Brighton University (2012-09 - 2015-07)

Access to Higher Education - Science and Health Professions - Sussex Coast College (2011-09 - 2012-07)

GCSE - Mathematics - Sussex Coast College (2011-09 - 2012-07)

Certificate - Wilderness First Aid Level 1&2 - The Smart Solution (systematic medical and response training) (2010-12 - 2010-12)

Certificate - FGASA Level 1 - Antares Field Guide Training Centre (Phalaborwa, South Africa) (2010-11 - 2010-12)

Certificate - Horse Management NQV1 - Ellenwhrone Equestrian Centre (2009-09 - 2009-12)

Secondary Education - General Studies - Fish Hoek Senior High School (2007)