Amy Lane
Meadow Springs,WA
Summary
I am a self-motivated and enthusiastic young woman with seven years experience working closely alongside a wide variety of animals. I am looking to gain more experience and expand my knowledge within the Veterinary Industry as a Veterinary Nurse.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Nurse
Northam Vet Centre
01.2021 - 08.2023
Veterinary Nurse
Comet Bay Vet Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Clean and disinfect exam areas, surgical equipment and patient housing.
- Prepare, sterilise and maintain surgical equipment, instruments and drapes.
- Prepare the surgery suite and treatment room for surgeries and procedures.
- Handle and restrained patients for examination and treatment.
- Assist with bandaging and wound management.
- Maintain and monitor anaesthesia during surgical procedures and provide post operative care.
- Scrubbed in surgical assistance, maintaining aseptic technique and providing direct surgical assistance to veterinarians.
- Assist the veterinarian with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Perform simple dental cleanings and extractions.
- Assist the veterinarian with consultations.
- Place and maintain intravenous catheters.
- Administer medications and treatments - including topical, oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous medications.
- Perform venipuncture for in house and external laboratory testing.
- Prepare and send off samples for laboratory analysis - including blood, urine, faecal & tissue samples, swabs and slides.
- Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment including radiography, dental units, and in-house analysers.
- Complete daily administrative tasks, such as answering phones and scheduling appointments.
- Admit and discharge patients for examination and general procedures.
- Educate clients about vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutrition and other aspects of animal care.
- Ensure clients learn and develop the correct skills to care for their pets through hands on demonstrations and thorough explanations.
- Process financial transactions - including EFTPOS and cash.
Education
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
South Metropolitan TAFE
Bentley, WA12.2022
Certificate III in Animal Studies
Central Regional TAFE
Northam, WA12.2020
Western Australian Certificate of Education
WA College of Agriculture
Cunderdin, WA12.2019
Skills
- Eagerness to learn
- Hard working
- Excellent communication skills
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Inpatient care
- Proficiency in IDEXX laboratory equipment including the Catalyst, Procyte, Sedivue, SNAP Pro and Coag Dx
- Proficiency in the ezyVet computer software program
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse
Comet Bay Vet Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Veterinary Nurse
Northam Vet Centre
01.2021 - 08.2023
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing
South Metropolitan TAFE
Certificate III in Animal Studies
Central Regional TAFE
Western Australian Certificate of Education
WA College of Agriculture
References
Dr Jazlyn Tham
Veterinarian
Comet Bay Vet Hospital
Contact:
Dr Kenneth Tan
Veterinarian
Comet Bay Vet Hospital
Contact:
Dr Jabin Weilun
Veterinarian
Comet Bay Vet Hospital
Contact: jabinthng94@gmail.com