rachelbean@hotmail.co.uk
Rachel Bean RVN
I began my career in 1994 as an Assistant Kennel Manager for The Dogstrust.
My Veterinary career started in1996, qualifying as a Veterinary Nurse with The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
In practice, I gained extensive experience in anaesthetic monitoring, emergency first aid, nurse-led clinics, and managing surgical admissions and discharges.
My years in clinical practice has shaped my strong foundation in high-quality, compassionate animal care and Canine First Aid Training.
Bridging Veterinary Nursing and Canine First Aid Education
My teaching is practical, engaging, and always grounded in real-life scenarios, ensuring learners leave confident and capable.
Commitment to Best Practice
I am dedicated to ensuring my Canine First Aid Training remains up to date and relevant.
In 2024, I successfully completed the rigorous Recover Guidelines Rescuer Certification—a high-level, hands-on Resuscitation and CPR course.
I am a strong advocate for ongoing professional development and refresher training to maintain the highest standards of practice that reflect in my teaching
My clinical background, international outreach experience and dedication to teaching make me an invaluable expert and a trusted mentor for pet professionals and dog owners alike making me one the best Canine First Aid Tutors in the UK
I Pet Network
Rachel played a pivotal role in the development of the first ever Ofqual-regulated Canine First Aid qualification, created by iPET Network. Her input helped to set the standard for future qualifications, ensuring that animal welfare and science-led best practice remain at the heart of our work.
As an Award-Winning Training Provider within the iPET Network group, Rachel delivers first aid training to hundreds of people every year. Her real-world experience brings the curriculum to life, making every course unique and memorable. Learners regularly return to refresh their knowledge every three years, always taking away new insights and skills.
Rachel also continues to contribute her veterinary and behavioural expertise to the development of other iPET Network qualifications, helping us to ensure they remain current, relevant, and impactful'
Upcoming Dates
December 6th - Langrick Village Hall, Langrick, PE22 7AN
December 7th - Larkholme Community Centre, Cartmel Ave, Fleetwood FY7 8NF
2026
January 16th - St Michael & All Angels Parish Church, St Michaels Avenue, Bramhall, SK7 2PG - FULLY BOOKED
January 18th - Grotton Pavilion,Station Road, Saddleworth Oldham OL4 5SF
February 21st - Lisburn, Ireland
February 22nd - Lisburn, Ireland
February 28th - The Scout Hut, Sheldon Avenue, Highgate, London, N6 4ND
March 1st - JW Pet Services, 11 Market Place, Long Sutton, Spalding, PE12 9JA
March 2nd - CAT FIRST AID, Jw Pet Services 11 Market Place, Long Sutton, Spalding, PE12 9JA
March 29th - Cumbria Canines, Workington area, Cumbria, venue TBC
April 11th - Pain Free Pets and People, 3 Holmes Street, Rossendale Lancashire BB4 9PT
April 12th - Bramham Village Hall, Church Hill, Wetherby, LS23 6QF
April 18th - Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Ave, Preston PR3 3HT
May 30th - Wrenbury Village Hall, Cholmondeley Road, Wrenbury, Nantwich, CW5 8HG
Fancy doing my Comprehensive Online Course?
This Course is for anyone that owns a dog, works with dogs, looks after dogs but most of all, LOVES DOGS!
This course will cover all the common Canine First Aid Scenarios that you may encounter while being around dogs.
It is a One Off Price of £39
It can be accessed at any time, no time limits.
You will receive a Certificate on completion
The Course will evolve, have additional material added to it as we go along and I can add subjects that you request also.
Just Click this link
https://rachel-bean-s-school.teachable.com/p/canine-first-aid-course
Gallery
I have travelled extensively around the world to teach Canine First Aid and have experienced many First Aid situations front line, situations that you do not see in the UK.
This adds to my wealth of knowledge which is passed to my students when I am teaching.
Bullet Point CV
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RACHEL BEAN - RVN MCFBA NCert (AnBeh)
Former Dogstrust Assistant Kennel Manager Running of 140 dog Rescue and Rehoming Centre, Darlington Branch. Experience with rescue and difficult dogs. 1994 -96.
Qualified Veterinary Nurse – including Head Nurse for 6 years. 1996 – Present
Responsible for overall running of Surgery including dispensing of drugs, calculating anaesthetics, monitoring anaesthetics, nurse clinics, diabetic clinics, admission and discharge of surgical cases, care of hospitalised patients, administering first aid, dealing with emergency situations.
The Canine and Feline Behaviour Association Behaviour Consultations Via Veterinary Referral – 2008 – Present
Tutor with The Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour and Training I Tutor 3 Foundation Level Modules 2010 – Present
I provide Expert Witness statements for court for DDA cases and Welfare Cases.
Soi Dog Foundation – Thailand . Former UK Behaviour advisor for dogs adopted in UK. Also Volunteer at the Shelter helping with Neutering clinics, staff training and spending time with the Street Dogs.
Government Stray Dog Pound – Thailand. Volunteering in this 1000 Street Dog Shelter. Daily treatments and Dressing changes to injured dogs and dog bites cases in this harsh environment. Extensive Dog Handling skills essential.
Humane Animal Society – Staff Trainer , Coimbatore, India. Teaching Canine First Aid to Shelter Staff
CARE Animal Shelter – Staff Trainer, Bangalore, India. Teaching Canine First Aid, Hydrotherapy and basic Physiotherapy to Shelter Staff
Lanta Animal Welfare – Koh Lanta, Thailand. Staff Trainer and UK Behaviour Advisor. Teaching Behaviour and Dog Training skills to Shelter Staff
Jai Dog Rescue – Trustee, Staff Trainer, Helping with Anaesthetics at Neutering clinics – near Bangkok, Thailand
Imire Rhino and Wildlife Conservation Zimbabwe – Anti Rhino Poaching Dog Handlers staff trainer
Action for Cheetahs – Cheetah Scat search dog Handler staff trainer
Dogs4Wildlife – Canine First Aid Tutor for this Charity
Canine First Aid Tutor for Dog Businesses , Groomers, Hydrotherapists, Dog Walkers etc all over the UK for over 20 years.
Animal Direction I monitor TV Shoots, Photo Shoots etc for this company that provide Dogs/ cats for set.
Vet On Set Company Partner – Company Supplying Vets and Veterinary Nurses for Welfare on TV Shoots, TV Commercials based in Media City, Manchester.
National Association of Registered Canine Hydrotherapists – Canine First Aid Refresher Tutor
Canine Hydrotherapy Association - Canine First Aid Refresher Tutor
Leucillin – Brand Ambassador
Paleo Ridge Raw Dog Food – Brand Ambassador
Noel Fitzpatrick – Refresher Tutor for his Rehab Team
Beneath The Surface – Consultant for underwater Search teams for missing loved ones including dogs in the water.
The Skyla Project – Consultant Cheshire based initiative to equip Firefighters with training and equipment for small animal rescue
WORK RELATED ACHIEVEMENTS
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons - Listed Veterinary Nurse ( since 2002 )
British Veterinary Nurse Association - Registered Veterinary Nurse
British Veterinary Nurse Association - Certificate in Companion Animal Behaviour
Canine and Feline Behaviour Association - Full Member - see my details on CFBA website
Pet Health Councillor of the Year 2004 - BSAVA
Staff Trainer for RSPCA - Rochdale Branch and Tameside and Glossop Branch - handling, first aid, bandaging etc.
RSPCA Branches – Temperament Assessor for shelter dogs
Behaviour Consultant for Manchester Dogs Home – Neutering Veterinary Nurse
STREETPAWS – Volunteer for Manchester City Centre for the homeless and vulnerable and their Dogs
I PET NETWORK – Consultant and Course provider for OFQUAL Level 3 and 4 Canine First Aid and Microchipping Qualification
Recover Guidelines – Certificate holder for Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support in Veterinary CP
Contact me
Telephone - 07788956164
E-mail: rachelbean@hotmail.co.uk