Rebecca Buckley
Timaru,South Canterbury
Summary
Confident Veterinary Nurse with several years of experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, anaesthetic monitoring and assistance and patient care with a particular interest in hospitalised patient care. Able to provide excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care and achieve client compliance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Nurse
Vetlife
05.2021 - Current
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate nursing support and assistance during examinations, surgeries, and treatments.
- Assisted in surgeries by preparing surgical suites, sterilizing equipment, assisting with orthopaedic surgeries and monitoring anaesthesia.
- Administered medications to animals in hospital ensuring proper dosages and documented changes in condition.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Completed nurse consultations and educated clients on nutrition, preventive health, weight management, post-operative care and other animal care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Collected and performed laboratory tests using in-house testing in order to diagnose illnesses and monitor ongoing treatment progress.
- Carried out hydrotherapy sessions for post-operative orthopaedic patients, arthritic patients and others that benefited from this treatment.
Front of House
Zest Restaurant And Bar
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
- Checked identification to enforce age regulations for alcoholic beverages.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Checkout Operator
PAK'nSAVE
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Demonstrate a friendly and professional attitude towards customers.
- Follow company health and safety procedures.
- Provide customer service to a high standard.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash and credit purchases or refunds.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
Bakery Assistant
PAK'nSAVE
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Follow health, safety and hygiene procedures to a high standard.
- Responsible for packing and shelf stocking of baked goods.
- Maintained clean, organized kitchen to maximize efficiency and food safety.
- Decorated baked goods and designed visually appealing displays of finished products.
- Assisted many customers each day with helpful attitude and positive approach.
Education
NZ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) - Veterinary Nursing
Otago Polytechnic School Of Veterinary Nursing
Dunedin, NZ07.2024
NZ Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) - Veterinary Nursing
Otago Polytechnic School Of Veterinary Nursing
Dunedin12.2020
NCEA Level 2 -
Craighead Diocesan School
Timaru05.2019
Skills
- Patient Monitoring before, during and after procedures
- Laboratory Testing
- Venipuncture Sample Collection
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Medical record-keeping
- Orthopaedic support scrub in nursing
- Client Communication
- Hydrotherapy
- Diagnostic Imaging
Additional Information
Date of Birth: 13th June 2002
Age: 18
Nationality: NZ/European
Driving License: Full
Achievements and Involvements
Vetlife Timaru
- Fire Warden
- Radiation Safety Officer
- Hydrotherapist
Craighead Diocesan School
- Tech Angel (IT Leadership Role)
- Stage Challenge (Three Years) - Participant and Makeup Artist
- Volunteer at The Croft Rest-home
- Global Citizens
- Ball Committee
- NCEA Level 1 Merit Endorsement
Timaru Gymnastics Club
- Volunteer Coach - Level 1 and 2 Girls
Pampered Pets
- Volunteer Kennel Worker
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse
Vetlife
05.2021 - Current
Front of House
Zest Restaurant And Bar
02.2021 - 04.2021
Bakery Assistant
PAK'nSAVE
07.2019 - 01.2020
Checkout Operator
PAK'nSAVE
03.2018 - 01.2020
NZ Diploma in Veterinary Nursing (Level 6) - Veterinary Nursing
Otago Polytechnic School Of Veterinary Nursing
NZ Certificate in Animal Technology (Level 5) - Veterinary Nursing
Otago Polytechnic School Of Veterinary Nursing
NCEA Level 2 -
Craighead Diocesan School
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