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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Community/ Volunteering
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Sarah Jagger

Christchurch,Somerfield Christchurch

Summary

Results-driven Team Leader with expertise in issue resolution, and exceptional interpersonal communication within the veterinary industry. Demonstrated success in refining processes through meticulous attention to detail, and proactive problem-solving strategies. Known for strong multitasking capabilities in dynamic environments, consistently fostering team success, and enhancing operational efficiency. Seeking to leverage these skills to drive excellence in a new industry.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Surgery Team Leader

VSA
Addington , Christchurch
09.2021 - Current
  • Training, mentoring, and coaching of staff.
  • Ordering and stock management in the theatre.
  • Maintain optimal performance of theatre.
  • Ensure seamless daily operations, and improved workflow.
  • Student liaison (vets and nurses).
  • Utilize extensive nursing expertise.

Senior Veterinary Nurse

Vetspecs
Addington , Christchurch
06.2018 - Current
  • Student co-ordinator & mentor
  • Induction & intubation
  • Epidurals (canine & feline)
  • Venipuncture & IV catheter placement
  • Canine urinary catheter placement & management
  • Feeding tube, central line & drain management
  • Hospital and post-op care incl. critical, spinal, fracture & airway patients
  • Comprehensive general anaesthesia monitoring
  • Surgical assistance (scrubbing in to surgeries)
  • Drug, fluid, CRI calculations set up & management
  • Radiography
  • Invoicing, client relations & reception duties
  • Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.

Senior Veterinary Nurse / Head Surgical Nurse

Shirley Veterinary Clinic
Shirley , Christchurch
04.2017 - 06.2018
  • General nursing duties (regularly in sole charge)
  • Student management, mentoring & training of staff
  • Controlled drug management
  • Equipment maintenance & repairs
  • Drug & material ordering

Casual Veterinary Nurse

After Hours Vet Clinic
Addington , Christchurch
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Triage & emergency nursing
  • Critical care nursing
  • General nursing duties

Veterinary Nurse

Vetcare Grey Lynn
Grey Lynn , Auckland
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Venipuncture & IV catheter placement
  • Cytocentesis
  • IV fluid, drug, CRI calculations, set up & monitoring
  • Anaesthetic monitoring
  • Radiology
  • Post operative & hospitalised care
  • Invoicing, client relations & reception duties
  • Over the counter ordering & stock control
  • Teaching & assessing first year Unitec Veterinary nursing students

Student Veterinary Nurse - Casual Weekends

Veterinary Specialist Group - Surgical Department
Point Chevalier , Auckland
05.2015 - 12.2015
  • Medicating patients (IV, IM, SC, PO)
  • Husbandry
  • Post operative care

Education

Certficate in Pet First Aid

Pet First Aid Training NZ
Auckland
2016

Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

Unitec
Auckland
2016

Certificate of City & Guilds in Culinary Arts

Auckland University Of Technology (AUT)
Auckland
2013

Skills

Excellent work ethic

Strong customer service

Effective communication skills

Efficient time management

Ability to multitask

Solution based thinker

References

Available on request

Community/ Volunteering

Previously volunteered for:

  • Christchurch Riding with the Disabled (RDA)
  • Age Concern
  • SPAW - desexing & vaccination campaign in Tonga
  • SPCA - desexing campaigns

Timeline

Surgery Team Leader

VSA
09.2021 - Current

Senior Veterinary Nurse

Vetspecs
06.2018 - Current

Casual Veterinary Nurse

After Hours Vet Clinic
09.2017 - 05.2018

Senior Veterinary Nurse / Head Surgical Nurse

Shirley Veterinary Clinic
04.2017 - 06.2018

Student Veterinary Nurse - Casual Weekends

Veterinary Specialist Group - Surgical Department
05.2015 - 12.2015

Veterinary Nurse

Vetcare Grey Lynn
01.2014 - 01.2017

Certficate in Pet First Aid

Pet First Aid Training NZ

Diploma in Veterinary Nursing

Unitec

Certificate of City & Guilds in Culinary Arts

Auckland University Of Technology (AUT)

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