Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Beverly Matthews

Erskineville

Summary

Highly experienced Veterinary Nurse and Zoo Keeper with over 15 years across veterinary clinics, wildlife parks, aquariums, and conservation organisations. In avian, reptile, and exotic animal care, including emergency response, wildlife rescue, and enrichment-based training. Demonstrates strong commitment to animal welfare, combining clinical expertise with deep fieldwork knowledge. Known for exceptional teamwork, communication and a hands-on approach in animal rehabilitation and education.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Raptor Keeper / Bird Trainer

Capes Raptor Park
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Trained and presented native raptors for educational demonstrations
  • Performed daily care, health monitoring, and safe handling during veterinary procedures, maintain diet requirements.
  • Focused on natural behaviour enrichment and aviary maintenance
  • Casual

Veterinary Nurse (Trainee)

Vasse Vets
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Assisted in surgeries, diagnostics, and patient recovery under veterinary supervision
  • Prepared surgical areas, monitored patients, administered medications, and supported post-operative care
  • Managed client communication, treatment planning, and general nursing responsibilities, surgical nursing, medical patient nursing.
  • Part-Time

Horticulturalist

Nicole Siemon & Associates
01.2020 - 01.2024
  • Conducted landscape maintenance and habitat restoration across commercial and private sites
  • Supported native bushland rewilding projects to enhance local wildlife ecosystems
  • Weed control
  • Casual

Veterinary Nurse / Animal Attendant / Inspector

RSPCA NSW
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Supported cruelty investigations and provided animal welfare guidance to the public
  • Delivered care in a high-volume rescue facility, including medical treatment, assessments, and postmortems
  • Conducted public education sessions and facilitated animal adoptions

Fauna Spotter Catcher

SSSAFE QLD
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Conducted pre-clearing surveys and safely relocated native wildlife from land development zones
  • Recorded GPS coordinates and maintained compliance with environmental legislation
  • Casual

Aquarist / Dugong Keeper

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Provided care and enrichment for marine mammals including Penguins Dugongs, behind the scenes, feeding and cleaning food preparation
  • Conducted public talks and educational demonstrations, behavioural observations, record keeping.

Zookeeper

Sydney Wildlife World
01.2005 - 01.2010
  • Cared for diverse species including reptiles, birds, insects, and mammals.
  • Delivered public presentations and facilitated animal enrichment activities
  • Maintained enclosures, cleaning, preparing dietary requirements and medications.
  • Providing browse, planting up enclosures, ensuring enrichment for all animals.
  • Koala handling, feeding and assisting in health checks.
  • Maintained Zookeeper records and behavioural observations

Education

Captive Vertebrate Management - Wildlife Management ,and Animal Care

Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW
01-2009

Skills

  • Planning and coordination
  • Creative problem solving
  • Animal handling with care and compassion
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Critical thinking
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Reliable and accountable

Certification


  • Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing –updating certificate-2025
  • Rabbit & Rodent Medicine – University of Sydney, 2016
  • Reptile & Avian Medicine – University of Sydney, 2015
  • Certificate Provide First Aid- 2025
  • HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • HLTAID010 Provide basic emergency life support
  • Wildlife Emergency Procedures – WA, 2023
  • Large Animal Emergency Rescue – QLD Horse Council, 2017
  • Marine & Wildlife Emergency Care – 2012
  • Fauna Spotter Catcher – SSSAFE QLD-2014
  • Wildlife & Conservation
  • Captive Vertebrate Management – Charles Sturt University, 2009
  • Basic Wildlife Carer – Dept. of Conservation WA, 2005
  • Chainsaw Operation (RTC2304A) – 2004
  • Bush Regeneration – APACE WA, 2004
  • Horticulture
  • Horticulture Practices – Murdoch TAFE, 1995
  • Chemical Handling & Safety – Curtin University, 1994
  • Other
  • Operate & Maintain a 4WD Vehicle (RIIVEH305E) – 2020
  • Certificate III in Mortuary Theatre Practice – UTS NSW, 2014

Timeline

Raptor Keeper / Bird Trainer

Capes Raptor Park
01.2024 - 01.2025

Veterinary Nurse (Trainee)

Vasse Vets
01.2020 - 01.2024

Horticulturalist

Nicole Siemon & Associates
01.2020 - 01.2024

Veterinary Nurse / Animal Attendant / Inspector

RSPCA NSW
01.2015 - 01.2019

Fauna Spotter Catcher

SSSAFE QLD
01.2014 - 01.2019

Aquarist / Dugong Keeper

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
01.2010 - 01.2014

Zookeeper

Sydney Wildlife World
01.2005 - 01.2010

Captive Vertebrate Management - Wildlife Management ,and Animal Care

Charles Sturt University
Beverly Matthews