Ocean/Bush Environmental Restoration & Conservation
Wildlife rehabilitation
Animal Rights & Welfare
Hiking
Underwater & Ocean photography
Surfing, diving, freediving & ocean squad swimming
Art and design
Travel and exploring
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
ALISON GOWLAND
Burleigh Heads
Summary
Experienced professional in animal care with expertise in clinical environments and wildlife rescue. Demonstrated ability to assist veterinarians during procedures, enhancing patient outcomes. Committed to delivering compassionate care and support to animals in need.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VETERINARY NURSE
Animal Welfare League QLD
02.2021 - Current
- Supporting the Veterinary Team and providing the highest level of care to patients in an extremely fast paced clinic/hospital.
- Reduced stress levels of hospitalised animals through continuous monitoring, comfort measures, and appropriate environmental adjustments.
- Assisting Veterinarians with emergency situations, routine examinations, radiology, surgical and dental procedures.
- Ensured effective recovery after surgical procedures through diligent post-operative monitoring and care of patients.
- Performing and recording many pathology procedures with the inhouse IDEXX systems.
- Communication - performing patient admissions and discharges plus communicating treatment plans to owners and promoting preventative health care.
- Triage of incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Preparation and administration of medications.
- Animal handling, husbandry and supportive recovery and rehabilitation.
- Ensuring animal welfare and health regulation and legislation requirements are adhered to.
- Upheld high standards of hygiene within the clinic through diligent cleaning and disinfecting routines, reducing the risk of infection.
CREATIVE MANAGER
Coastal Productions
06.2008 - 03.2021
- Creating large scale corporate events nationally and internationally, from concept design to completion, heading the company's creative team.
- Implementing innovative design solutions, tailored to suit client's brief, budget and deadlines.
- Itemised quoting through Current, and creative Concept layouts utilising Canva, Photoshop and Corel Draw.
- Onsite team management and full co-ordination of contracted suppliers, including hands-on installations and builds.
- Attend and conduct meetings, sales calls, famils, networking events and trade shows nationally and internationally, to grow client & supplier relationships and keep up to date with new trends.
- Production and execution of Awards Dinners, Product Launches, Activations, Fashion Shows, Trade Shows and Exhibitions.
PHOTOGRAPHER Freelance
@currumbinal
01.2015 - Current
- Providing editorial photography services to clients, focusing on ocean and/or underwater, plus pet portraits, landscape, and classic vehicles.
- Worked on many campaigns with Destination Gold Coast, ABC, ABC News and ABC Open plus individual clients.
- Featured in Canon Australia, photography of the year book.
EVENT STYLIST
Decorative Events
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Collaborated with clients to establish event themes, ensuring a cohesive and memorable experience.
EVENT MANAGER
Doltone House
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
EVENT EXECUTIVE
Sheraton Central London Properties
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Coordinating all event logistics and ensuring smooth operations of Corporate and private events for three London's 5 Star Sheraton properties.
Education
Certificate III - Marine Habitat Conservation & Restoration
Envirotech Education
01.2024
Certificate I - Understanding Pain In Wildlife
WIRES
01.2024
Certificate of completion - Marine Mammal Rescue
ORRCA
01.2024
Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing
TAFE QLD
01.2022
Skills
- Animal care and handling
- Wildlife rescue
- Environmental fieldwork
- Customer service
- Time management
- Empathy and compassion
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Editorial photography
- Report writing and proposals
- Patient monitoring and triage
- Veterinary nursing
Certification
• Open Driver's Licence
• White Card - Construction
• First Aid and CPR
• Blue Card – Work with Children Screening
• Yellow Card -NDIS Worker Screening
• NCC Police Checked
• PADI Rescue Diver Certified – currently completing Dive Master 2025
•Smartflo, Cornerstone, Current, Hire Ezy, and Microsoft Office software proficient.
• De-escalation and OVA Training with Resolution Education – 2023
Interests
Timeline
VETERINARY NURSE
Animal Welfare League QLD
02.2021 - Current
PHOTOGRAPHER Freelance
@currumbinal
01.2015 - Current
CREATIVE MANAGER
Coastal Productions
06.2008 - 03.2021
EVENT STYLIST
Decorative Events
01.2006 - 01.2007
EVENT MANAGER
Doltone House
01.2004 - 01.2007
EVENT EXECUTIVE
Sheraton Central London Properties
01.2001 - 01.2003
Certificate of completion - Marine Mammal Rescue
ORRCA
Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing
TAFE QLD
Certificate III - Marine Habitat Conservation & Restoration
Envirotech Education
Certificate I - Understanding Pain In Wildlife
WIRES
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