Pilar Cervera Roldan
Veterinary Nursing student
Cork, Ireland
pilarcerveraroldan@gmail.com
+353 89 257 0158
Skills
Animal handling and basic clinical support
Organisation and attention to detail
Teamwork and communication
Calm and responsible under pressure
Time management and reliability
Languages
English
Spanish
French
PROFILE
Veterinary Nursing student (QQI Level 5 Animal Care) with strong hands-on experience gained through clinical placements, volunteer veterinary practice, and international wildlife rehabilitation programs. Reliable, proactive, and confident handling animals in clinical environments, supporting consultations, patient care, and day-to-day clinic operations.
VETERINARY & ANIMAL CARE EXPERIENCE
Veterinary Assistant – Clinical Placement (Unpaid)
September 2025 – Present (2 days per week) – Current
Paw Paws Vet Clinic, Cork, Ireland.
- Assisting veterinary surgeons and nurses during consultations
- Preparing consultation rooms and clinical materials
- Animal handling, basic care, and patient monitoring
- Cleaning and maintaining clinical areas
- Supporting daily clinic operations
Veterinary Intern.
Summer 2024 – Clinical placement
Midleton Veterinary Hospital, Co. Cork, Ireland.
- Supported veterinary staff with basic animal care
- Observed clinical treatments and procedures
- Assisted with preparation of instruments and materials
Veterinary Intern.
Summer 2023 & Summer 2024 – Clinical placements
Clínica Veterinaria Faunia, Mérida, Spain.
Supervisor Dr. Andrés Horrillo Barroso (License BA-0904)
- Assisted in vaccination procedures for dogs and cats
- Prepared operating theatre and consultation rooms
- Supported wound cleaning and basic treatments under supervision
- Reception duties and client assistance
INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Wildlife Sanctuary Volunteer
April 2025
Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary, Namibia.
- Bottle-feeding and care of orphaned animals
- Cleaning and maintenance of animal enclosures
- Overnight care of young animals when required
- Monitoring animal health and behaviour
- Participation in wildlife monitoring and conservation activities
- Support work with anti-poaching and canine units
Animal Keeper Assistant.
January 2025
Proyecto Refugio Animal, Costa Rica.
- Care and rehabilitation of rescued wildlife
- Preparation of food for multiple animal species
- Cleaning and maintenance of enclosures
- Enrichment activities to support animal welfare
- Assisting with crocodile handling under supervision
- Observation of animal behaviour and wellbeing
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Customer Experience Leader / Team Member
2022 – 2025
McDonald’s, Ireland.
- Responsibility and teamwork in fast-paced environments
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Reliability and time management
- Monitoring animal health and behaviour
EDUCATION
Veterinary Nursing (Animal Care) – QQI Level 5 (5M2768)
September 2025 – June 2026
Cork College of FET (CETB Cork), Ireland
Animal Science – QQI Level 6 (6M5153)
Commencing September 2026
Cork College of FET (CETB Cork)
CSt. Mary’s Secondary School
2018 - 2024
Midleton, Co. Cork