Caoimhe O'Callaghan
Chelmer,QLD
Summary
Driven Vet Nurse Student with experience in animal handling and veterinary procedures. Balancing Cert IV in Veterinary nursing, placement at CityVet Waterford, volunteer work with AWL Willawong and a casual sales associate role at Pottery Barn. I am a dependable asset to the team, punctual and determined to give the best animal care possible. Eager to grow and learn more everyday.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Nurse Student
CityVet Waterford
02.2024 - Current
- Contributed to efficient clinic operations by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and cages.
- Setting up for surgery; gathering equipment for induction, intubation, surgical kits, monitoring equipment and setting up anaesthetic machine
- Ensuring a sterile environment during surgery during monitoring and assistance of vet
- Restraining animals for nail trimmings, blood work, catheter placements, intubation, abscess cleanings, and other clinic procedures
- Placing catheters, drawing blood, giving injections and medications
- Performing scale and polishing procedures on patients, dental charting, maintaining and cleaning dental equipment and dental machine
- Assisting in admissions and discharges of patients
- Monitoring anaesthetic, filling out GA charts, and alerting vet to any vitals outside of expected range, and providing postoperative care
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment. Including the cleaning, preparing and sterilizing of surgical kits
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work and urinalysis to aid in accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
Sales Associate
Pottery Barn
01.2024 - Current
All Rounder
Miettes Boulangerie and Patisserie
04.2022 - 01.2024
Team Member
Grill'd
10.2019 - 04.2022
Education
Cert III Animal Care -
TAFE Queensland
Cert IV Veterinary Nursing -
TAFE Queensland
11.2024
International Baccalaureate -
Dubai International Acadamy
06.2019
Skills
- Multitasking proficiency
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Animal handling expertise
- Compassionate Care
Timeline
Vet Nurse Student
CityVet Waterford
02.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Pottery Barn
01.2024 - Current
All Rounder
Miettes Boulangerie and Patisserie
04.2022 - 01.2024
Team Member
Grill'd
10.2019 - 04.2022
Cert III Animal Care -
TAFE Queensland
Cert IV Veterinary Nursing -
TAFE Queensland
International Baccalaureate -
Dubai International Acadamy
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