Pilar Cervera Roldán
Veterinary Nursing student · Second year from September 2026
Cork, Ireland / Santander, Spain
pilarcerveraroldan@gmail.com
+353 89 257 0158
Skills
Animal handling and basic clinical support
Safe restraint and patient care
Surgical and diagnostic procedure support
Teamwork and client communication
Calm and responsible under pressure
Time management and reliability
Languages
EnglishNative · primary language
SpanishNative
FrenchBasic
PROFILE
Veterinary Nursing student in Ireland, progressing to second year in September 2026 after completing QQI Level 5 Animal Care with an overall Distinction. Hands-on experience in veterinary clinics in Ireland, Spain and Slovenia, including an Erasmus+ placement, as well as international wildlife care and rehabilitation projects. Reliable, proactive and confident handling animals and supporting clinical teams in busy environments.
VETERINARY & ANIMAL CARE EXPERIENCE
Veterinary Assistant – Erasmus+ Clinical Placement
18 May – 9 June 2026
Moj Vet, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
- Administered medication and injections under veterinary supervision
- Safely restrained and handled animals during radiography and other diagnostic procedures
- Assisted with surgery and clinical procedures, including an amputation, biopsies and gastroscopies
- Supported an enterotomy to remove thread causing an intestinal obstruction in a cat
Veterinary Assistant – Clinical Placement
September 2025 – May 2026 (2 days per week)
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
EDUCATION
Veterinary Nursing (Animal Care) – QQI Level 5 (5M2768)
September 2025 – June 2026
Cork College of FET (CETB Cork), Ireland
Awarded with overall Distinction
Second year – Animal Science, QQI Level 6 (6M5153)
Starting September 2026
Cork College of FET (CETB Cork), Ireland
St. Mary’s Secondary School
2018 – 2024
Midleton, Co. Cork