Karen Bagnall

Karen Bagnall HE Vet Nursing Practice Liaison Officer Karen has been a qualified Registered Vet Nurse since 2010 and has worked at practices in North Wales and Cheshire. She joined Reaseheath in January 2024 part time and eventually became full time in March 2024. Karen find this role really enjoyable,  supporting the future vet nurses […]

Donovan Lewis

Donovan Lewis HE Lecturer/Course Manager Donovan graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Marine Vertebrate Zoology at Bangor University. Donovan has spent the last 15 years working at Blue Planet Aquarium as an Educator, Shark Diver and PADI Scuba Instructor, working closely with a wide range of Shark species from Lemon Sharks to Sand Tiger Sharks. […]

Maisie Broughton

Maisie Broughton HE Lecturer and Course Manager Maisie achieved a first class degree with honours in BSc Ecology and Wildlife Conservation at Bournemouth University. She has previously worked as a placement student at WWT Martin Mere in Lancashire, working on the reserve carrying out ecological surveys, husbandry of conservation grazing cattle, bird ringing and practical […]

Rosie Barrow

Rosie Barrow HE Lecturer/Course Manager – Veterinary Nursing Rosie Barrow studied at Reaseheath to gain a BSc in Equine Science in 2013 through Harper Adams University. Rosie then went onto qualify as a Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2017 and in addition Rosie holds a certificate in Emergency and Critical Care which is a special interest […]

Steph Jackson

Stephanie Jackson HE Programme Leader for Veterinary Nursing Steph qualified as an Registered Veterinary Nurse in 2009, gained a BSc (Hons) in Clinical Veterinary Nursing  in 2018 and also holds the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Diploma in Advanced Veterinary Nursing.  In addition Steph has over 17 years of experience working as a veterinary nurse […]

Rebecca Partoon

Rebecca Partoon HE Lecturer/Course Manager Rebecca gained a first-class BSc (Hons) in Animal Behaviour and Biology at the University of Chester, before going onto complete an MSc in Clinical Animal Behaviour at the University of Lincoln. Rebecca set up her own business in her second year of University in pet-sitting and dog walking, which gradually […]

Kirsty Howarth

Kirsty Howarth BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture 2022 Access to HE 2020 After studying Access to HE and BSc (Hons) Landscape Architecture at University Centre Reaseheath, Kirsty Howarth is now an Assistant Landscape Architect for Cheshire West and Chester Council. Progress. It’s in our nature. In her role as an Assistant Landscape Architect, Kirsty is working […]

Rachael Cardus

Rachael Cardus BSc (Hons) Equine Science and Sports Performance Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement and Personal Progression “Balancing family and study demands were tricky at times but my lecturers were incredibly encouraging and I could turn to them at any time for support.” Dean’s award 2022 Rachael was the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Outstanding […]

Selina Royle

Selina Royle BSc (Hons) Wildlife Conservation Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Undergraduate Research “I enjoyed being at a smaller university because you get a lot of one-to-one attention and support from the lecturers, who are all brilliant.” Dean’s award 2022 Selina Royale was the receipient of the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Undergraduate […]

Zoe Thompson 

Zoe Thompson BSc (Hons) Animal Management Behaviour & Welfare (Top-up) “I’m incredibly happy because I’ve achieved my first paid job in the zoo industry. Becoming a permanent keeper is a big step forward – and shows that hard work and persistence really does pay off!” Zoo Keeper, Drayton Manor Theme Park “I support all the […]