Emily Forbes
Thirroul
Summary
Experienced and competent Veterinary Nurse with over 5 years in clinical practice, including 3 years in a specialist referral hospital within the Internal Medicine department.
Currently seeking a part-time to casual position that allows for greater work-life balance while continuing to provide high-quality care to animals.
Passionate about patient advocacy, client education, and supporting veterinary teams with calm, skilled nursing care.
Eager to apply specialist-level experience in a role that supports a more balanced and sustainable work schedule.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Internal Medicine Nurse
Veterinary Specialists of Sydney, Miranda
08.2022 - 06.2025
- Full time employee August 2022 – June 2025
- Casual employee from June 2025 - current
Junior Nurse and Former Work Placement Student
Northern Illawarra Veterinary Hospital, Bulli
01.2020 - 01.2024
- April 2021 - Casual junior employee
- Work placement student February 2020 - November 2021
Customer Service Cashier
IGA, Thirroul
01.2017 - 11.2021
Work Experience
Austinmer Veterinary Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2019
- 1 week school work experience
Education
Certificate VI - Veterinary nursing
TAFE NSW, Yallah
11.2021
Certificate III - Animal studies
TAFE NSW, Yallah
12.2020
Year 11 student -
Holy Spirit College, Bellambi
01.2019
Skills
- Experience across additional departments including emergency and critical care, cardiology, imaging and surgery
- Triaging by assessing clinical urgency and initiating timely intervention through clear communication and efficient clinical judgment
- Intravenous catheter placement
- Running laboratory testing including: blood work, urinalysis, blood smears and staining
- Performing physical exams and collecting vitals
- Anaesthesia monitoring routine and complex including: of endoscopy procedures, interventional radiology procedures, distance monitoring of MRI and CT scan whilst working along side anaesthesiologists
- Endotracheal tube placement and induction of anaesthesia
- Assist to place, manage and maintain intravenous catheters, feeding tubes, central lines, and urinary catheters with precision
- Communicate medical updates clearly and compassionately to pet owners; provide discharge instructions and client education
- Collaborate closely with internal medicine specialists in diagnosis and treatment planning for complex medical cases, including endocrine, gastrointestinal, renal, and infectious diseases
- Highly experienced in reading and interpreting animal behaviour, enabling safe, low-stress handling and tailored care for fractious, anxious, or critically ill patients
- Train junior nurses and assistants on safe handling techniques and behaviour monitoring in high-stress clinical environments
Timeline
Internal Medicine Nurse
Veterinary Specialists of Sydney, Miranda
08.2022 - 06.2025
Junior Nurse and Former Work Placement Student
Northern Illawarra Veterinary Hospital, Bulli
01.2020 - 01.2024
Work Experience
Austinmer Veterinary Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2019
Customer Service Cashier
IGA, Thirroul
01.2017 - 11.2021
Certificate VI - Veterinary nursing
TAFE NSW, Yallah
Certificate III - Animal studies
TAFE NSW, Yallah
Year 11 student -
Holy Spirit College, Bellambi
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