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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
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Daniella Maskell

Veterinary Student
Murdoch,WA

Summary

Veterinary Medicine student seeking an opportunity to expand their livestock skills and knowledge, plus gain valuable real-world experience. Offering strong interpersonal and leadership skills with an enthusiasm to learn. Skilled in adapting to new situations and challenges plus taking on constructive criticism. Motivated to learn, grow, and excel in the field of production animal medicine.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Nurse Assistant

The Animal Hospital Murdoch University
4 2022 - Current
  • Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments
  • Provided after-hours care to both Equine and Production in-patients


Casual Academic

Murdoch University
01.2023 - Current
  • Taught pig handling and behaviour to incoming vet students during summer school
  • Strengthened communication skills and handling confidence with industry professionals
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Equine Assisted Social Worker

Happy Health Care
1 2024 - Current
  • General stable chores - feeding, mucking out, topping up waters
  • Handling horses while carrying out traditional social work practices
  • Incorporating horse behavior and creating safe experiences with horses to address client's clinical and therapeutic goals.

Swab Assistant

Gloucester Park
07.2023 - Current
  • Worked with on-course Equine Veterinarian and assisted in collection and coordination of samples from Standardbred racehorses for drug screen analysis
  • Learnt to confidently handle off the track racehorses
  • Displayed strong attention to detail and interpersonal skills.

Live-In Equine Student

Ascot Equine Veterinarians
07.2021 - 02.2022


  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions
  • Aided veterinary surgeon with emergency surgeries and procedures for horses with complex requirements
  • Administered horse medication and necessary special care.

Veterinary Assistant Intern

Townsville Vet Clinic
07.2019 - 11.2019
  • Daily stable chores - feeding, mucking out and sweeping
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, stables and kennels to prevent diseases and control odours
  • Assisted Veterinary Nurses in helping to prepare for equine and small animal surgery


Education

BSc, DVM -

Murdoch University

High School Diploma - undefined

Townsville Grammar School

Skills

    Problem-Solving

    High-Pressure Environments

    Adaptability

    Willing to Learn

    Veterinarian Assistance

    Open to Constructive Criticism

    Equipment Preparation

    Leadership

Accomplishments

Murdoch Veterinary Students Association Vice President 2022 & 2023

Murdoch Veterinary Students Association President 2024

Timeline

Swab Assistant

Gloucester Park
07.2023 - Current

Casual Academic

Murdoch University
01.2023 - Current

Live-In Equine Student

Ascot Equine Veterinarians
07.2021 - 02.2022

Veterinary Assistant Intern

Townsville Vet Clinic
07.2019 - 11.2019

Veterinary Nurse Assistant

The Animal Hospital Murdoch University
4 2022 - Current

Equine Assisted Social Worker

Happy Health Care
1 2024 - Current

BSc, DVM -

Murdoch University

High School Diploma - undefined

Townsville Grammar School
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