Abigail Claire Croll
Barraba,Australia
Summary
Currently studying veterinary nursing. Experienced with animal care and medical procedures for various species. Utilizes compassionate approach in patient handling and treatment administration. Knowledge of effective client communication and teamwork in veterinary settings.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Feedlot Worker/Farm Hand Assistant
Nangaraha Feedlot, Jane Randall
- Assisted in the construction or repair of fences, sheds, or other infrastructure necessary for successful farm operation.
- Carried out daily farm tasks such as feeding animals, mustering cattle, and cleaning pens to ensure animal health and welfare.
- Ensured proper animal care by administering medications, vaccinations, or treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Kept pens, stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of cattle, prioritizing health and wellness.
- Assisted in calving procedures, ensuring both cow and calf''s safety during the birthing process.
- Promoted responsible antibiotic use by prescribing medications only when necessary while advocating preventative measures against infections in the first place.
- Provided emergency care for injured or sick animals, contributing to their swift recovery and reduced losses for farmers.
Vet Nurse Work Placment, Once a Week
Piper Street Vet Clinic
07.2024 - Current
- Contributed to efficient clinic operations by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and kennels.
- Assisted in surgical operations, ensuring a sterile environment and proper preparation of instruments for optimal outcomes.
- Assisted with inventory management by ordering necessary supplies and medications, ensuring essential resources were readily available for patient care.
- Performed euthanasia procedures when required, providing compassionate support to both patients and their owners during difficult times.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Polo Groom
Ainsley Polo
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided high-quality nutrition by carefully measuring feed quantities and adhering to individual dietary requirements.
- Kept accurate records of each horse''s medical history including vaccinations administered, injuries treated, and any ongoing health concerns.
- Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication skills, collaborative problem-solving techniques, and a strong work ethic.
- Ensured horses'' well-being through regular health checks, monitoring for signs of illness or injury.
- Delivered timely communication to team members regarding horse conditions, behaviours, and any concerns observed during daily tasks.
- Administered medications as prescribed by veterinarians, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to treatment plans.
- Assisted in transporting horses between locations, ensuring safe travel conditions and minimal stress on the animals.
- Tacked up horses.
- assisted in training horses
- rode horses to keep them fit and prepared for polo tournaments.
Assiting in Equine Reproduction Center
Hagons Equine
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Muck out stalls
- Working with stallions (assisting when collecting sperm/assisting when serving mare)
- Transferring embryos into recipient mare
- Feeding horses
- Handling/catching green horses
- Vaccinating horses
- Ultra sounding/scanning horses
- Flushing donor mare
- Microchipping horses
- Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining professional communication skills within the team and with clients.
- Contributed to the overall success of the equine facility by consistently providing high-quality care, resulting in a well-maintained stable environment and satisfied clients.
- Facilitated successful breeding processes by assisting with mare and stallion management during breeding seasons.
- Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
- Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
Vet Nurse Work Experice
Taroom Vet Clinic
06.2022 - 06.2022
- Assisting vet with bull testing (fertility)
- Assisting vet with horse dental
- Cleaning clinic
- Assisting surgeries
- Walking dogs
- Delivering oral medications
- Contributed to efficient clinic operations by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and kennels.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Large Animal Vet Nurse Work Experience
Romani Vet Services
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisting vet to preg test cattle
- Assisted veterinarians with medical procedures, ensuring proper treatment for optimal animal recovery.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
Vet Nurse Work Experience
Barraba Vet Clinic
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Walking dogs
- Assisted in surgical operations, ensuring a sterile environment and proper preparation of instruments for optimal outcomes.
- Contributed to efficient clinic operations by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and kennels.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Delivering oral medications
- Grooming dogs
- Restraining animals for examination and treatment
- Cleaning
- Packaging and sterilising surgical instruments
- General clinic maintenance
- Assisting vet to preg test cattle
- Assisting vet to ultrasound dog
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odours.
Education
higher school certificate - High School Administration
Calrossy Anglican School
Tamworth, NSW01-2023
Certificate 2 - animal studies
TAFE
Tamworth, NSW01-2023
Skills
- Animal care/handling
- Communication
- Customer service
- Technology
- Cleaning
- Needling
- Restocking skills
- Infection control measures
- Surgical assistance proficiency
- Vital signs monitoring
- Basic maintenance
- Livestock care
Personal Information
Age: 18
Timeline
Vet Nurse Work Placment, Once a Week
Piper Street Vet Clinic
07.2024 - Current
Polo Groom
Ainsley Polo
03.2024 - 05.2024
Assiting in Equine Reproduction Center
Hagons Equine
10.2023 - 03.2024
Vet Nurse Work Experice
Taroom Vet Clinic
06.2022 - 06.2022
Large Animal Vet Nurse Work Experience
Romani Vet Services
04.2022 - 04.2022
Vet Nurse Work Experience
Barraba Vet Clinic
06.2021 - 07.2021
Feedlot Worker/Farm Hand Assistant
Nangaraha Feedlot, Jane Randall
higher school certificate - High School Administration
Calrossy Anglican School
Certificate 2 - animal studies
TAFE
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