Bronwyn Sharman
Albion,Queensland
Summary
Results-oriented achiever with a track record of surpassing targets and achieving success in fast-paced settings. Possesses a unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on experience, enabling the delivery of impactful solutions that enhance organizational performance. Committed to providing welfare-focused and relationship-centered veterinary care across diverse clinical populations, particularly in limited-resource environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Shelter Veterinarian
AWL Queensland
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough physical examinations of shelter animals to assess overall health and identify potential issues in a high-volume limited-resource environment.
- Enhanced the health of the overall shelter population by administering preventative care, identifying current disease concerns, and collaborating towards practical solutions.
- Encouraged reduced-stress handling and housing of animals in line with Fear Free Sheltering principles.
- Provided clinical outpatient care to animals in foster, and under the post-adoption guarantee scheme.
- Assisted with the Community Cat Program by providing reduced-stress pre-operative examination to cats with limited prior socialisation, and surgical desexing.
- Maintained good quality digital records for streamlined communication and pathway planning.
Consulting Veterinarian
Wilston Vet Clinic
02.2024 - Current
- Conducted thorough physical examinations and gathered detailed histories of animals to assess overall health in a high-quality, Fear Free general practice setting.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Provided veterinary behavioural advice and consultation to pet-owners and staff.
- Managed complex cases, with an emphasis on balancing multiple, ongoing issues using good, holistic followup in order to maintain overall quality of life.
- Coordinated with referral centres and visiting specialists to deliver Gold Standard care.
Shelter Veterinarian
RSPCA Qld
12.2017 - 01.2025
- Provided medical, surgical, and emergency care to animals presented at the RSPCA veterinary hospital and community clinics.
- Led the veterinary team in the psychiatric care of animals in the shelter or foster system, including protective custody and emergency boarding patients.
- Enhanced workplace safety, reducing the risk of animal-related injury.
- Developed processes for post-adoption support and transition of care for rehomed animals, working in conjunction with RSPCA trainers, animal rehabilitation teams, external consultants, and private practitioners.
- Enhanced shelter operations through the updating, development, and implementation of standard operating procedures, and by administering in-house staff training.
- Contributed to animal cruelty casework by conducting veterinary forensic examinations, drafting expert legal statements, and attending court sessions.
- Mentored junior veterinarians in best practices for diagnosis, treatment planning, surgery, and client communication under an "Optimal Care" model.
- Facilitated a supportive work environment, utilising online platforms to encourage staff to share ideas and solutions to improve patient care.
Program Support Volunteer
Vets Beyond Borders
07.2014 - 01.2018
- Provided volunteer coordination and remote administrative support for programs across India.
- Streamlined internal processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing effective solutions.
Locum, Part Time, and Volunteer Veterinarian
RSPCA Qld
04.2010 - 12.2017
- Provided coverage for medical, surgical, and wildlife shifts at Fairfield and Wacol campuses.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Veterinary Clinician
The Visiting Vets
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted with the opening of a brand new clinic with integrated mobile veterinary service, including the drafting of shift guidelines and initial operating procedures.
- Provided small animal clinical consultations and surgery on a part time basis during the initial opening period.
Assignment Marker
AIRC
10.2012 - 01.2016
- Marked veterinary nursing and animal care assignments up to certificate IV level.
- Provided detailed feedback to students on their written assessments.
- Received excellent reviews from management on quality of feedback.
Veterinary Clinician
Animal Recovery Centre
10.2012 - 01.2014
- Provided small animal clinical consultations and surgery across three branch practices on a part time basis.
- Adapted to a new and diverse cultural environment, using principles of relationship-centred care.
VetTrain Tutor
Vets Beyond Borders
04.2013 - 04.2013
- Assisted the local team in training new graduate veterinarians in the skills necessary to work in rabies control programs according to ABC-AR principles.
- Delivered lecture materials prepared by the University of Queensland, and provided demonstration and supervision during practical sessions and surgery.
- Adapted respectfully to a new cultural environment.
Veterinarian
Bryant’s Road Veterinary Surgery
02.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided general small animal clinical consultations at a 2.5-vet practice on a part time basis.
Veterinary Locum
Self-Employed
02.2001 - 05.2008
- Provided locum coverage at mixed and small animal general practices across South East Queensland and the United Kingdom.
- Included short and long term positions in a range of clinical environments, from boutique urban practices, to dedicated after-hours facilities, to rural veterinary hospitals.
Veterinarian
Manly Road Veterinary Hospital
06.2005 - 11.2006
- Rotated through consultation, surgery, hospital, and after hours emergency shifts at a large, busy, twenty-four-hour veterinary hospital on a permanent, full-time basis.
- Assisted in covering the clinic's mobile veterinary service to South Brisbane and Coochimudlo Island.
- Provided sole charge coverage to the Macleay Island branch practice.
Volunteer Veterinary Surgeon
SPANA
11.2002 - 12.2002
- Assisted the local team in the treatment of working donkeys, mules and horses brought to the SPANA charity in-patient hospital and mobile out-patient clinics.
- Overcame challenges in communication to provide education on animal welfare to the public and professional development to local veterinarians and staff.
Veterinarian
Caboolture District Animal Hospital
12.1999 - 01.2001
- Provided medical and surgical care to small animal patients at the area's key veterinary practice.
- Included out-of-hours emergency work on an on-call basis, and sole charge at weekends.
Education
Pain Management Certificate -
WSAVA
Member By Examination in Veterinary Behaviour -
ANZCVS
07-2023
Distance Education Coursework -
Continuing Veterinary Education
Sydney, NSWMaster of Bioethics -
Monash University
Clayton, VIC07-2009
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) -
University of Queensland
Brisbane, QLD12-1999
Skills
- Contextualised, welfare-centred veterinary medicine
- Population-based and preventative veterinary medicine
- Veterinary behavioural and force-free care
- Compassionate, relationship-centred communication
- Surgical procedures
- Animal dentistry
- Staff mentoring
- Problem-solving abilities
- Animal forensics
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Shelter Veterinarian
AWL Queensland
02.2024 - Current
Consulting Veterinarian
Wilston Vet Clinic
02.2024 - Current
Shelter Veterinarian
RSPCA Qld
12.2017 - 01.2025
Veterinary Clinician
The Visiting Vets
09.2015 - 05.2016
Program Support Volunteer
Vets Beyond Borders
07.2014 - 01.2018
VetTrain Tutor
Vets Beyond Borders
04.2013 - 04.2013
Assignment Marker
AIRC
10.2012 - 01.2016
Veterinary Clinician
Animal Recovery Centre
10.2012 - 01.2014
Locum, Part Time, and Volunteer Veterinarian
RSPCA Qld
04.2010 - 12.2017
Veterinarian
Bryant’s Road Veterinary Surgery
02.2010 - 01.2011
Veterinarian
Manly Road Veterinary Hospital
06.2005 - 11.2006
Volunteer Veterinary Surgeon
SPANA
11.2002 - 12.2002
Veterinary Locum
Self-Employed
02.2001 - 05.2008
Veterinarian
Caboolture District Animal Hospital
12.1999 - 01.2001
Pain Management Certificate -
WSAVA
Member By Examination in Veterinary Behaviour -
ANZCVS
Distance Education Coursework -
Continuing Veterinary Education
Master of Bioethics -
Monash University
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) -
University of Queensland
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