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Katrina Bolton

Auckland,New Zealand

Summary

I find myself as a confident person who absolutely loves working with animals whilst gaining new skills and knowledge in the Vet Nursing industry.

I feel with my experience working with animals, including being a Veterinary Nurse at The Pet Doctors I can make a worthwhile contribution with my thorough care especially whilst improving my nursing skills in an emergency based hospital

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Vet Nurse

The Pet Doctors
08.2021 - Current
  • Cleaning and disinfecting exam all hospital areas including surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Pre and post operative care and monitoring
  • Assisted the veterinary surgeon with spays, castrations and advanced surgeries such as cruciate ligament surgeries and procedures for companion animals.
  • Processed financial transactions for clients.
  • Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information whilst maintaining privacy of all clients
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.

Dog Sitting

Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current
  • Followed pet care instructions, dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
  • Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.

Garden Assistant

Active Landscapes LTD
03.2017 - 12.2018
  • Provided great customer service care
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Maintained orders and stock take
  • Maintained invoices and bookwork
  • Ensured all clients gardens were presentable

House Cleaning

Ann Bristow
02.2016 - 03.2017
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
  • Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and of course, disinfecting
  • Made bookings and took phone calls whilst maintaining good customer service skills
  • Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.

Education

LEVEL 1 NZQA -

Rangitoto College
Auckland, NZ

LEVEL 2 NZQA -

Rangitoto College
Auckland, NZ

LEVEL 3 Study & Career Preparation Certificate -

Unitec Institute of Technology
Auckland, NZ

NZ Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) -

Vet Nurse Plus
Auckland, NZ
2021

NZ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) -

Vet Nurse Plus
Auckland, NZ
2022

Skills

  • High-Pressure Environments
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork
  • Reception
  • Inpatient Care
  • Humane Animal Restraints
  • Treatment Administration
  • Customer service
  • Patient Discharges
  • Pre and post surgical Monitoring
  • Dental Procedures
  • Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
  • Animal Surgery Monitoring

Additional Information

References available upon request

Timeline

Vet Nurse

The Pet Doctors
08.2021 - Current

Dog Sitting

Self-employeed
01.2019 - Current

Garden Assistant

Active Landscapes LTD
03.2017 - 12.2018

House Cleaning

Ann Bristow
02.2016 - 03.2017

LEVEL 1 NZQA -

Rangitoto College

LEVEL 2 NZQA -

Rangitoto College

LEVEL 3 Study & Career Preparation Certificate -

Unitec Institute of Technology

NZ Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) -

Vet Nurse Plus

NZ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) -

Vet Nurse Plus

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