Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Additional Information
Certification
Timeline
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Amy Richardson

Associate Veterinarian
Forbes,NSW

Overview

6
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Self employed
Perth, Western Australia

Horse Riding Instructor
08.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Instructing riders of a wide range of abilities and ages in all aspects of horsemanship
  • Schooling of horses and ponies
  • Organisation of scheduling and bookings

Leeming Veterinary Clinic
Leeming, WA

Veterinary Receptionist
07.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Scheduled annual checkup appointments, consultations and surgery visits for various animals, including dogs, cats and [Animal].
  • Fielded phone calls from pet owners, answered questions and took messages that would be left for the veterinarians on staff.
  • Inputted data from pet records and office visits into the computer system using [Type of Software].
  • Maintained the office and the waiting room so that common areas were clean at all times. 
  • Oversaw daily office operations for staff of [Number] employees.
  • Coordinated office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders.
  • Trained new employees on multiple medical billing programs and data entry software.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Oversaw inventory and office supply purchases.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages.
  • Answered inquiries and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Located, checked in and pulled medical records for appointments and incomplete patient charts.
  • Answered telephone inquiries from clients, vendors and the public.
  • Assessed urgency and priorities before accepting or declining appointments.
  • Contacted patients regarding unpaid and underpaid accounts to resolve any issues.

Bookara Goat Dairy
Dongara, Western Australia

Sales Representative
08.2016 - 10.2017

Job overview

  • Mustering, milking, feeding and general care of goats
  • Hygiene of milking shed and milking procedures
  • Making of different cheese products
  • Packaging, storage and transport of dairy products
  • Sales and deliveries of dairy products at farmers markets and restaurants

Halcyon Stables
Karragullen, Western Australia

Horse Riding Instructor
01.2013 - 08.2016

Job overview

  • Instructing riders of a wide range of abilities and ages in all aspects of horsemanship
  • Schooling of horses and ponies
  • Management of staff, coordinating team work and stable duties
  • Nutrition, management and general care of riding school horses

Forbes Veterinary Clinic

Associate Veterinarian
02.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed complex surgical procedures for optimal results, ensuring the welfare of animals under my care.
  • Advised clients on end-of-life care options, providing compassionate support during emotionally challenging times.
  • Mentored veterinary students during clinical rotations, guiding them through real-world scenarios and offering valuable insights into the profession.
  • Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
  • Treated emergency cases that required immediate attention, stabilizing critical patients before referral to specialized facilities when necessary.
  • Contributed to successful clinic operations by collaborating with colleagues on case management and maintaining detailed records.
  • Developed client relationships by providing compassionate care, building trust in our practice''s services.
  • Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management and emergency medicine in a range of species

Self employed
Ascot, Western Australia

Throughbred Trackwork Rider
11.2013 - 05.2015

Job overview

  • Nutrition, management and care of throughbreds in a racing environment
  • Slow and fast exercise work for horses of various levels of training and fitness
  • Handling of racehorses in training and racing environments
  • Race day strapping of racing horses
  • Assisting in the training process of young, unbroken throughbreds
  • Preparations of yearling horses for sales
  • Handling of broodmares and foals
  • Handling of colts and young stallions 

Leeming Veterinary Clinic
Leeming, Western Australia

Volunteer
11.2007 - 07.2010

Job overview

Cleaning duties (cages, floors, veterinary equipment)

Animal Handling (dogs, cats, birds, rabbis, mice, ferrets)

Dog grooming

Education

Murdoch University
Murdoch, WA

DVM from Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
02.2013 - 12.2018

University Overview

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Skills

- Teamwork and collaboration

- Medical recordkeeping

- Prioritization/Triage of cases

- Proficient in Rx Works and Radincon

- Effective multitasking

- Compassionate care

- Animal handling

- Sole charge on call and emergency work

Accomplishments

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Affiliations

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Additional Information

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Certification

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Timeline

Associate Veterinarian

Forbes Veterinary Clinic
02.2019 - Current

Horse Riding Instructor

Self employed
08.2016 - Current

Sales Representative

Bookara Goat Dairy
08.2016 - 10.2017

Throughbred Trackwork Rider

Self employed
11.2013 - 05.2015

Murdoch University

DVM from Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
02.2013 - 12.2018

Horse Riding Instructor

Halcyon Stables
01.2013 - 08.2016

Veterinary Receptionist

Leeming Veterinary Clinic
07.2010 - Current

Volunteer

Leeming Veterinary Clinic
11.2007 - 07.2010
Amy RichardsonAssociate Veterinarian