An extremely dedicated and compassionate vet nurse with a strong focus on high quality patient care. Hugely ambitious to learn more and work with others while contributing to a positive work environment. A proactive, nurturing team player with high standards of maintaining cleanliness and organisation. My passion for this job is displayed through my work ethic, the patient wellbeing will always come first to me.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Nurse
Tararua Vet Services Dannevirke
Manawatu-Whanganui, Dannevirke
12.2021 - Current
Provided comfort and support to animals during all stages they are with us from hospital care, recovery, pre-op ect. Given compassionate and dedicated care to ALL of my patients and clients.
I have monitored a variety of surgeries including both routine and non-routine.
I was able to run weight loss consults successfully, started a dental promotion month in the clinic as well as getting social media interactions with a "pet smile" competition I created on our facebook page.
Maintained surgical equipment, bloodwork machines and laboratory equipment and anasthetic equipment.
Conducted a variety of routine laboratory tests on urine, blood ect.
Maintained cleanliness and organisation throughout the clinic.
Administer medications/injections while following vet instructions carefully and thouroughly.
In charge of organising the drug register for the clinic and drug reconciliation on the vision database.
I am the radiation safety officer in my clinic and organise dosimeter reports and store all required safety information for the controlled area.
Give estimates, charge majority of procedures and appoinments , organise referrals, in charge of CA inventory.
Positioning for radiographs, assists in restraint of patients for procedures, place catheters, take blood, make blood smears, have done basic scale and polishing.
Basic grooming
Prepped patients for surgery and have assisted in surgeries while maintaining sterility in the surgical feild.
In charge of student placements and teaching the students.
Performed reception duties and collaborated with all team members to help create a team environment.
Make displays for promotions or events such as senior wellness, guy fawkes, Christmas.
Assisted with multiple afterhours care and emergencies as well being on the oncall roster for holidays.
Kitchen Hand
Country Chef
, Dannevirke
2016 - 04.2021
Provided positive customer service
Maintained cleanliness of all workstations and kitchen equipment
Supported fellow staff members to create a positive work environment and create efficiency.
followed safety and sanitation guidelines supplied to us.
Communicated effectively to ensure workflow and understanding of tasks.
Participated in training new staff
Organise storage areas for efficiency
Monitored stock, new staff, proper equipment use, proper storage of goods.
Education
NCEA Level ONE, TWO and THREE -
Dannevirke High School
Dannevirke, NZ
12-2020
Animal Care Certificate - Veterinary Nursing
UCOL
Palmerston North
11-2021
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Veterinary Nursing
UCOL
Palmerston North
11-2023
Skills
Organisation/ cleanliness
animal care/handling
Effective communication and teamwork
time management
Radiation safety
Keeping drug book and reconciliation up to date
Maintenance of equipment/instruments and machines
Following instructions and taking advice to better educate myself
References
Suzanne Weston-0272404449
Buffy Lock-027 660 7773
Kodi Franks- 021 028 36505
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse
Tararua Vet Services Dannevirke
12.2021 - Current
Kitchen Hand
Country Chef
2016 - 04.2021
NCEA Level ONE, TWO and THREE -
Dannevirke High School
Animal Care Certificate - Veterinary Nursing
UCOL
Diploma in Veterinary Nursing - Veterinary Nursing