Having a vet do it and you watching is a good idea if you’re nervous and haven’t done it before.
As mentioned, it’ll depend on your rabbit. I can’t hold Wick while doing it, because even though he’s small, I’m small, so I just don’t have the arm length to do it haha. I can’t put him on my lap either because, again, small, so it’s not an even surface he likes to lay on. Alternatively, I clip his nails when he’s lounged. This is something I had to discover. You can explore now without clipping the nails. See what positions your rabbit seems to tolerate best with you touching paws. Do this in small increments as to not stress your rabbit though. If you do pick up, don’t stand up, as most rabbits jump when their back paws are touched, so that’s a bad fall. Be on your knees or crouched.
The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.