Katelin Rhodes
Waikouaiti,Town
Summary
I’m a dedicated and compassionate second-year veterinary nursing student, currently on track to graduate with my diploma. With a strong love for animals and a genuine passion for their care and well-being, I’m now looking to take the next step in my career by joining a team where I can continue to grow, learn, and contribute.
I’m a quick learner, always eager to expand my knowledge in all areas of veterinary nursing, from clinical skills to animal handling, and client communication. Known for my gentle nature, I take pride in making animals feel as comfortable and safe as possible, even in stressful situations. I thrive in a fast-paced environment, work well in a team, and am always ready to lend a hand where needed.
I’m excited about the opportunity to bring my enthusiasm, reliability, and growing skill set into a supportive, professional clinic where I can continue developing as a veterinary nurse.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Assistant/Kitchen Hand
4 Square, Palmerston
, Palmerston
01.2024 - Current
At the 4 Square Palmerston, I do anything required, which could be stacking shelves.
Working on the till, the lotto counter, or helping in the kitchen.
Junior Calf Rearer & Junior Farmhand
Hursts Dairy Farm, Waikouaiti
, Waikouaiti
08.2022 - 12.2023
As a junior calf rearer, I was on-call for the whole of the calving season to feed calves.
From a couple of hours to a couple of weeks old, and as a junior farmhand, I learned the.
Ropes of milking and also general farm duties. Helped manage the collaring project.
When the cows all got collared with satellite fence collars.
Junior Farmhand
Waimara Ltd – Chris & Kate Pont
, Waikouaiti
01.2020 - 01.2023
For all of the school holidays, and also at busy times, I have worked at Tumai Station.
While I was here, I helped out with tailing, lambing, shearing, and generally anything else that needed to be done.
They need help with. Kate and Chris moved to a farm in Tuatapare, meaning I needed to.
Look for alternative work locally.
Skills
Placement experience
In the two years throughout my veterinary nursing diploma, I’ve had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a variety of clinics and animal care settings, I’ve completed placements at The Wildlife Hospital Dunedin, Cat Rescue Dunedin, Greymouth SPCA, and several Vetlife clinics, including Waikouaiti, Mosgiel, and St Kilda, these placements have allowed me to work with a wide range of species and cases, from companion animals to wildlife, deepening both my practical skills and clinical knowledge Each experience has further confirmed my passion for this field and my desire to keep learning and growing as a veterinary nurse
Timeline
Retail Assistant/Kitchen Hand
4 Square, Palmerston
01.2024 - Current
Junior Calf Rearer & Junior Farmhand
Hursts Dairy Farm, Waikouaiti
08.2022 - 12.2023
Junior Farmhand
Waimara Ltd – Chris & Kate Pont
01.2020 - 01.2023
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