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Courtney Ann Shelton

Dunedin

Summary

Veterinary Nurse with over 5 1/2 years of successful experience in nursing and 4 years in retail. Recognised consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success in the Veterinary industry

To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Nurse

Humanimals
02.2022 - Current
  • Taken lab samples (ear swabs, blood draws, urine collection, etc) and competently labeled, packaged for external labs as well as ad run in-house testing.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
  • Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for veterinary services.
  • Processed financial transactions for clients.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.

Veterinary Nurse

VetEnt Aspiring
07.2018 - 02.2022
  • As per above

Volunteer

Dunedin Wildlife Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2021
  • Week long placement for Avian medicine course.

Supermarket Cashier

Bluff Four Square
01.2014 - 07.2018
  • Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory
  • Delivered assistance and service by carrying packages and bags and securing customer purchases in vehicles
  • Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service
  • Supported promotional plans by updating signage with price changes
  • Retrieved items for customers and verified prices
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates
  • Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule

Student Veterinary Nurse

At The Vets (Placement)
11.2016 - 11.2016
  • 3 weeks of course placement during Diploma course.

Student Veterinary Nurse

Vet South Winton
07.2016 - 07.2016
  • Week long placement for Diploma course.

Student Veterinary Nurse

Pet South
09.2015 - 09.2015

Student Veterinary Nurse

Waikiwi Vets
08.2015 - 08.2015

Student Veterinary Nurse

Southland SPCA
07.2015 - 07.2015

Student Veterinary Nurse

Panda Cattery
06.2015 - 06.2015

Student Veterinary Nurse

Tommy's Cattery
05.2015 - 05.2015

Student Veterinary Nurse

K9 Cribs
04.2015 - 04.2015

Student Veterinary Nurse

Vet South (Gateway Placement)
02.2014 - 11.2014
  • Once a week in clinic placement for whole school year.

High School Student (senior Work Day)

Vet 4 Farms
09.2012 - 09.2014
  • One day High School Work placement on farm

Education

Certificate in Avian Medicine - Veterinary Nursing

Otago Polytechnic
Dunedin, OTA
2022

Veterinary Nursing

CPD - Wildlife Bird Rescue
Online
2021

Veterinary Nursing

CPD - Birds
Auckland, AUK
04.2019

Veterinary Nursing

CPD - Essential Practical Anaesthetic Skills
New Zealand
2018

National Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Veterinary Nursing

Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, STL
12.2016

National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing - Veterinary Nurse

Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, STL
12.2015

Sale of alcohol -

Unknown
Online
2015

Youth First Responder training -

St John's Abulance
Bluff, STL
2014

STAR Course Practical Animal Care -

Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, STL
2013

Skills

  • Client Relations
  • Data entry
  • Cleaning and Sanitising
  • MS Office
  • Team Player
  • First Aid
  • Billing and Invoicing
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Responsible and Reliable
  • Problem Solving
  • Client Education
  • Time Management

Timeline

Veterinary Nurse

Humanimals
02.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Dunedin Wildlife Hospital
11.2021 - 11.2021

Veterinary Nurse

VetEnt Aspiring
07.2018 - 02.2022

Student Veterinary Nurse

At The Vets (Placement)
11.2016 - 11.2016

Student Veterinary Nurse

Vet South Winton
07.2016 - 07.2016

Student Veterinary Nurse

Pet South
09.2015 - 09.2015

Student Veterinary Nurse

Waikiwi Vets
08.2015 - 08.2015

Student Veterinary Nurse

Southland SPCA
07.2015 - 07.2015

Student Veterinary Nurse

Panda Cattery
06.2015 - 06.2015

Student Veterinary Nurse

Tommy's Cattery
05.2015 - 05.2015

Student Veterinary Nurse

K9 Cribs
04.2015 - 04.2015

Student Veterinary Nurse

Vet South (Gateway Placement)
02.2014 - 11.2014

Supermarket Cashier

Bluff Four Square
01.2014 - 07.2018

High School Student (senior Work Day)

Vet 4 Farms
09.2012 - 09.2014

Certificate in Avian Medicine - Veterinary Nursing

Otago Polytechnic

Veterinary Nursing

CPD - Wildlife Bird Rescue

Veterinary Nursing

CPD - Birds

Veterinary Nursing

CPD - Essential Practical Anaesthetic Skills

National Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Veterinary Nursing

Southern Institute of Technology

National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing - Veterinary Nurse

Southern Institute of Technology

Sale of alcohol -

Unknown

Youth First Responder training -

St John's Abulance

STAR Course Practical Animal Care -

Southern Institute of Technology

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