Holly Cummings
Wallsend,NSW
Summary
Reliable, hardworking and compassionate vet technology student who is seeking to gain experience with an open mind and enthusiastic attitude. Team player who is willing to collaborate with industry professionals to enhance skills. Highly dedicated to helping animals and ensuring they receive adequate health.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Technology Student
Charles Sturt University
02.2023 - Current
- Completes five days of work place learning at Wallsend Vet Clinic (2023).
- 15 Days practical tasks completed at CSU Wagga Wagga and GoTafe Wangarrata campuses (2023)
- Check vital signs (HR, BPM, MM, BPM and CRT)
- Monitor animals during procedures (noting down vitals and monitoring anaesthesia)
- Assisted with consults and performed health checks under vet's supervision
- Exercised patients and provided enrichment
- Feed and water animals according to diet
- Restraining animals using correct techniques
- Cleaning housing area/cages
- PPE compliance
- Worked collaboratively in a team
- Active listening
- Compassionate and caring
- Performed dental scale and polish on canine
- Grooming
- Prepared patients for procedures (gave premed, weighed animals, inserted catheter).
- Post operative care
- Cleaned surgery area and surgery tools
- Administer vaccines and intramuscular injections
- Operate microscope
- Practiced completing laboratory diagnostic tests such as PCV, TPP, blood smears, USG, urine sediment analysis, urinalysis and faecal tests.
Retail Worker
Coles Supermarket
10.2019 - Current
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Frequently running and in charge of the nightfill team, delegating tasks and overseeing everyone's progress throughout the night to ensure the load is complete.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Dog Walker/ Pet Sitter
Mad Paws
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Provided dogs with exercise and fresh air to promote dog health.
- Fed, walked, and cared for dogs during owners' absences and out-of-town trips.
- Cleaned up after dogs and properly disposed of waste to keep community clean and free of potential hazards.
- Made owners comfortable with care by following instructions and meeting pet's needs.
- Took photos of pets and sent owners updates
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology - Animal Science
Charles Sturt University
Wagga Wagga, NSW12.2029
High School Diploma -
Callaghan College Jesmond Campus
Jesmond, NSW12.2021
Skills
- Hard working and dedicated to achieving goals and standards
- Reliable
- Time management
- Cleanliness and hygeine
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Inventory control
- Problem-solving abilities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Product knowledge
- Effective communication
- Customer Service
- Compassionate and caring
- Multitasking proficiency
- Organizational capabilities
- Patient Examination
- Responsible and Reliable
- Animal restraint techniques
- Veterinary medical knowledge
- Record keeping accuracy
- Conflict resolution abilities
- Attention to detail
Vaccinations
- Qfever Vaccination - May 2023
Timeline
Vet Technology Student
Charles Sturt University
02.2023 - Current
Retail Worker
Coles Supermarket
10.2019 - Current
Dog Walker/ Pet Sitter
Mad Paws
09.2019 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology - Animal Science
Charles Sturt University
High School Diploma -
Callaghan College Jesmond Campus
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