Animal Attendant with history of delivering exceptional care to animals in various settings. Careful to observe animals and communicate concerns to help optimize care. Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Attendant
Ermington Veterinary Clinic
10.2022 - Current
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and cages
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Administer medications
Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Fed and watered animals
Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces and prevent spread of disease.
Performed basic wound care and other medical aid
Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing and grooming
Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system
Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to colleagues and owners
Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
Veterinary Nurse (Work Placement)
Ermington Veterinary Clinic
05.2024 - 08.2024
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Administered medications to animals in treatment
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures
Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
Animal Attendant (Work Placement)
Merrylands Vet
05.2022 - 10.2022
Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
Feed and water animals
Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
Animal Attendant (Work Placement)
Rspca Nsw
08.2021 - 01.2022
Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
Administered medications to animals in treatment
Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
Learned and followed safety protocols for transporting animals to and from facilities to avoid injuries and keep animals safe.
Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for the animals and prevent spread of disease.
Fed and watered animals
Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
Education
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing -
TAFE NSW
Tafe Online
07.2025
Certificate II in Animal Studies -
RSPCA NSW
Yagoona, NSW
01.2022
Skills
Behaviour Observation
Medication Administration
Safe animal handling
Office Administration
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse (Work Placement)
Ermington Veterinary Clinic
05.2024 - 08.2024
Animal Attendant
Ermington Veterinary Clinic
10.2022 - Current
Animal Attendant (Work Placement)
Merrylands Vet
05.2022 - 10.2022
Animal Attendant (Work Placement)
Rspca Nsw
08.2021 - 01.2022
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing -
TAFE NSW
Certificate II in Animal Studies -
RSPCA NSW
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