Ashley Ross
Rowville,VIC
Summary
Highly successful Veterinary Nurse with significant expertise in small animal anaesthesia, surgery and ecc care. Proven history of building a strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surgical and ECC Vet Nurse
Southpaws Specialty Surgery
10.2022 - Current
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans, including all types of orthopaedic x-rays
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Confident in inducing and intubating surgery patients
- Ability to work efficiently with initiative in a face-paced environments
- extensive training in monitoring all types of cases
Emergency Vet Nurse (Causal)
Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital
09.2023 - Current
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
Vet Nurse, Clinic Coordinater
Ringwood Vet Emergency
11.2020 - 10.2022
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Emergency Admissions and discharges
- Performed laboratory tasks by developing radiographs and x-ray images and testing blood and bodily fluids
- Running specific blood tests such as snake venom tests, FIP, Parvovirus
- Understanding the protocols for Snake Bites, Gastric Dilatation and Volvulus, Urethral Obstruction, Toxicity such as snail and rat baits, hit by car, Heatstroke and responsory distress cases.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Emergency Nurse
Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments
- Provided a clean and comfortable environment for hospitalized pets
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Veterinary Nurse
Lilydale Vet Centre
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records
- Advising new pet parents in parasite control such as heartworm preventives, fleas, ticks, worms and yearly vaccinations making sure all patients are up to date
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures, Dentals, Desexing, and Lump removals.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
General Practice Vet Nurse (Locum)
East Bentleigh Vet Clinic
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
GP Vet Nurse (locum)
Oakleigh Central Veterinary Clinic
07.2023 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Analyzed problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Admission and Discharges
GP Vet Nurse (Locum)
Bewrick Springs Vet Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by providing high-quality nursing support to veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
- Assisted in surgical operations, ensuring a sterile environment and proper preparation of instruments for optimal outcomes.
- Developed strong client relationships by delivering compassionate care and clear communication regarding pet health needs.
- Contributed to efficient clinic operations by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and kennels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Upwey High School
Upwey, VIC2020
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Fear-free animal handling
- Project management
- Anaesthesia and Surgical monitoring
- Documenting
- Communication
- Emergency and critical care stabilization
- Anaesthetic Administration
- Patient Care Assessment
- Delegation and Motivation
Certification
- Certificate III Beauty studies
- Certificate III Animal Studies
- currently completing cert IV vet nursing
- fear free animal handling certificate
- RECOVER CPR COURSE, basic and advanced certificates
- K-laser safety certificate
Hobbies
while working in the veterinary industry, taking care of your own mental health is a must I take daily gym sessions to make sure I always show up to work ready with a positive and glass half full attitude
Additional Information
In my spare time outside of surgery nursing, I have completed fear free handing course and the RECOVER CPR course.
done extensive amounts of modules and extra learning on atdove
While studying I worked at Bluey and Alice rabbit rescue, here are some of the extra tasks I did, setting myself up for the veterinary industry from a young age Bluey and Alice rescue, VIC
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Observed animal details such as size, condition, behaviour and eating habits and documented data.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas are neat and clean.
- Maintained patient charts by documenting information to reflect updated health issues and most recent medical treatment.
I have extensive knowledge on the following veterinary platforms such as Smartflow, EZYVET, openVPMS & Vetter
Timeline
GP Vet Nurse (Locum)
Bewrick Springs Vet Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Emergency Vet Nurse (Causal)
Melbourne Animal Specialist Hospital
09.2023 - Current
GP Vet Nurse (locum)
Oakleigh Central Veterinary Clinic
07.2023 - Current
Surgical and ECC Vet Nurse
Southpaws Specialty Surgery
10.2022 - Current
General Practice Vet Nurse (Locum)
East Bentleigh Vet Clinic
10.2022 - 12.2022
Emergency Nurse
Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
05.2022 - 01.2023
Vet Nurse, Clinic Coordinater
Ringwood Vet Emergency
11.2020 - 10.2022
Veterinary Nurse
Lilydale Vet Centre
01.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Upwey High School
- Certificate III Beauty studies
- Certificate III Animal Studies
- currently completing cert IV vet nursing
- fear free animal handling certificate
- RECOVER CPR COURSE, basic and advanced certificates
- K-laser safety certificate
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