Hannah Chial

Hannah Chial is a Lecturer in Veterinary Nursing at Hartpury University, where she contributes to the Department of Veterinary Nursing with expertise in clinical education and patient care. She is a Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) and holds a BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Nursing from the University of Bristol, qualified in 2017.

Her educational background includes:

• BSc (Hons) in Veterinary Nursing, University of Bristol (Awarded: 16 June 2017)

Her primary research and teaching interests focus on:

• Anaesthesia
• Endocrinology and Endocrine Disorders
• Feline Nursing and Behaviour
• Veterinary Clinical Practice

These areas reflect both her clinical experience and academic engagement in advancing veterinary nursing standards.

Hannah has contributed to academic discourse through professional activities, including a conference presentation on innovative assessment methods in veterinary nursing education. Her work emphasizes formative assessment and educational design in clinical training.

Professional memberships include:

• Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
• Advance HE (in progress via Academic Professional Apprenticeship)

In her teaching role, she delivers key modules such as Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Nurses, Anaesthesia for Veterinary Nurses, Patient Care, and the Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Nursing. She also supervises undergraduate dissertations, supporting the next generation of veterinary nursing professionals. Her transition from clinical practice—where she served as Deputy Head Nurse and clinical coach—to higher education underscores her commitment to bridging practice and pedagogy.

Hannah is actively enhancing her academic practice through the Academic Professional Apprenticeship with Advance HE, demonstrating dedication to teaching excellence and curriculum development in veterinary nursing education.