Denise Tam
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
As a final-year international veterinary student, I am dedicated to leveraging my unique international perspective to contribute meaningfully to a dynamic veterinary team. I am committed to applying my passion for animal care while continuously enhancing my skills and contributing to a collaborative veterinary team.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Vetcare
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Shadowed medicine and emergency and critical care specialist during consultations and emergency cases.
Atlas Veterinary Clinic & Surgery
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Shadowed experienced veterinarian during consults and surgeries
- Assisted in routine desexing, dental and aural procedures
Maryborough Veterinary Practice
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted in routine desexing, dental and aural procedures
- Assisted in calving procedures
Veterinary Referral Hospital Dandenong
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Shadowed neurology specialist and radiologist during consultations, diagnostic procedures, surgeries and imaging interpretation
- Assisted in performing diagnostic imaging such as CT, MRI and radiographs.
CardioRespiratory Pet Referrals Victoria
03.2023 - 03.2023
- Shadowed experienced cardiologist and assisted in cardiac surgeries
All Animal Eye Service
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Shadowed experienced ophthalmologist during consults and surgeries
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as Schirmer's tear test, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy and fluorescein test
Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Shadowed experienced dermatologist during consults
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as FNA, skin scraping
Century Animals Medical Center
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Shadowed experienced veterinarian during consults and surgeries
- Assisted in routine desexing, dental and aural procedures
West Footscray Veterinary Clinic
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Shadowed experienced veterinarian during consults and surgeries
- Assisted in routine desexing, dental and aural procedures
The Lost Dogs' Home Frank Samways Vet Clinic
07.2022 - 07.2022
- Shadowed experienced veterinarian during consults and surgeries
- Assisted in routine desexing, dental and aural procedures
St Albans Veterinary Clinic
04.2022 - 04.2022
- Shadowed experienced veterinarian during consults and surgeries
- Assisted in routine desexing, dental and aural procedures
Volunteer
SPCA
03.2013 - 08.2023
- Cleaned cages and living areas
- Monitored health of animals, reporting any issues to shelter staff for resolution.
- Helped with intake of newly surrendered animals, providing food, water and medical attention.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Melbourne
Melbourne12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Animal Health And Disease
University of Melbourne
Melbourne12.2020
Skills
- Clinical diagnostics
- Laboratory techniques
- Anaesthesia monitoring and management
- Radiology and imaging interpretation
- Animal handling and restraint
- Multilingual communication skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Ability to work under pressure
- Detail-oriented
Certification
- Fear Free Veterinary Certification Programs
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Malay
Japanese
Timeline
Advanced Vetcare
07.2023 - 07.2023
Atlas Veterinary Clinic & Surgery
05.2023 - 06.2023
Maryborough Veterinary Practice
05.2023 - 05.2023
Veterinary Referral Hospital Dandenong
04.2023 - 04.2023
CardioRespiratory Pet Referrals Victoria
03.2023 - 03.2023
All Animal Eye Service
02.2023 - 02.2023
Melbourne Veterinary Specialist Centre
02.2023 - 02.2023
Century Animals Medical Center
12.2022 - 01.2023
West Footscray Veterinary Clinic
07.2022 - 07.2022
The Lost Dogs' Home Frank Samways Vet Clinic
07.2022 - 07.2022
St Albans Veterinary Clinic
04.2022 - 04.2022
Volunteer
SPCA
03.2013 - 08.2023
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Science - Animal Health And Disease
University of Melbourne
- Fear Free Veterinary Certification Programs
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