Sashika Navaratne
Auckland
Summary
Flexible and compassionate veterinarian seeking locum opportunities in small animal practice. Bringing 6+ years of experience across general practice, emergency, surgery, dentistry, and diagnostics.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinarian
Care Vets Hobsonville
01.2025 - Current
- Performed comprehensive examinations, diagnoses, and treatments for companion animals, including urgent presentations.
- Managed emergency cases during regular hours, including trauma, toxicity, acute abdomen, respiratory distress, and shock stabilization.
- Conducted surgical procedures such as desexing ,enucleation, wound repair, laceration closure, and caesarean section.
- Delivered intensive in-hospital care, including IV catheter placement and fluid therapy. A monitoring of critical patients.
- Interpreted diagnostic imaging (radiography, ultrasound) and laboratory results promptly to guide emergency decision-making.
- Provided clear, empathetic communication with clients, discussing prognosis, treatment options, and financial considerations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed medical records for continuity of care, and legal compliance.
Emergency Veterinary Nurse
VSA West Auckland
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Closed chest CPR, Triaged patients upon arrival to the hospital, Emergency animal handling.
- Performed blood collection and testing, Intravenous catheter placement, Intravenous fluid management.
- Canine and feline intubation, Drug calculations, Animal care and hygiene, fear-free handling, Anesthesia monitoring, Interpersonal communication, Record management, Performing radiographs.
Emergency Veterinarian
Pet Vet
07.2017 - 05.2023
- Managed high caseloads during overnight shifts, providing urgent care, diagnostics, and surgical intervention for critical patients.
- Stabilized trauma cases and coordinated with senior surgeons for continued treatment.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatments provided including medical histories, lab reports, x-rays, ultrasounds and other diagnostic test results.
- Stayed up-to-date with new developments in veterinary medicine through continuing education courses.
- Maintained clear communication with pet owners during high-stress situations.
- Performed surgical procedures such as Caesarean sections, enterotomy, cystotomy, wound repairs, suturing lacerations, and draining abscesses.
- Utilized diagnostic equipment such as X-rays and ultrasounds to assess internal conditions.
- Demonstrated surgical expertise in scheduled and emergency surgeries for various animals.
- Performed euthanasia in a compassionate and ethical manner when necessary.
- Educate pet owners on post-operative care and emergency procedures.
Veterinary Intern
National Zoological Gardens and Elephant Orphanage
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Attended diagnosing and treatment of many captive elephant and zoo animal disease conditions.
Veterinary Intern
Department of Animal Production and Health
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Attended diagnosing and treatment of many large animal disease conditions.
Veterinary Surgeon
Blue paw Trust
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Gained solo surgical experience in cat castrations, dog castrations, ovariohysterectomies in dogs and cats.
Education
Passed AVE Preliminary Examination -
Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Examination
01.2024
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science - undefined
University of Peradeniya
01.2016
Skills
- Veterinary Anesthesia
- Surgical expertise
- Pain management
- Emergency and critical care
- Diagnostic imaging
- Animal Dentistry
Timeline
Veterinarian
Care Vets Hobsonville
01.2025 - Current
Emergency Veterinary Nurse
VSA West Auckland
05.2023 - 01.2025
Emergency Veterinarian
Pet Vet
07.2017 - 05.2023
Veterinary Intern
National Zoological Gardens and Elephant Orphanage
03.2017 - 06.2017
Veterinary Intern
Department of Animal Production and Health
01.2017 - 03.2017
Veterinary Surgeon
Blue paw Trust
01.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science - undefined
University of Peradeniya
Passed AVE Preliminary Examination -
Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Examination
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