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Talia Burkhardt

Yeppoon,QLD

Summary

Dedicated, hardworking and responsible 19-year-old currently completing a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing, with six years of work experience including four years of targeted veterinary nursing. Able to work independently or as part of a team, quick to learn and committed to ongoing professional development.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vet Nurse

Yeppoon Vet Surgery
Yeppoon, QLD
09.2021 - Current

• Assist veterinarians with treatment of animals and within surgery

• Recover animals after anesthetics

• Communicate with customers, book appointments, and provide guidance

• Prepare diets, administer medications, and clean enclosures

• Train new staff and ensure high standards of animal welfare

• Perform heavy lifting of animals and equipment

• Completed Certificate II in Animal Studies

Server

Mcdonalds
Yeppoon, QLD
02.2020 - 08.2020

• Worked front counter and drive-thru, providing fast and friendly customer service

• Prepared meals, took payments, and managed orders

• Maintained a clean and safe work environment

Petting Zoo

Johnson Park Petting Zoo
Yeppoon, QLD
01.2019 - 11.2019

• Cared for domestic and farm animals, ensuring enclosures were safe and clean

• Assisted visitors with interactions, provided educational information, and answered questions

• Handled animals safely and monitored visitor-animal interactions

• Performed heavy lifting of animals and equipment

Education

Yeppoon State High School
Yeppoon, QLD
11.2023

Skills

Animal husbandry & enrichment

Veterinary support & procedures

Wildlife rehabilitation & care

Customer engagment

Workplace Health & Safety compliance

Communication & teamwork

Problem solving & leadership

Time management

Certification

  • Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing (In progress)
  • Certificate II Animal Studies
  • Certificate II in Self Awareness and Development
  • Certificate I in Basic Finance and Literacy
  • Certificate II in Skills for work and vocational Pathways

Timeline

Vet Nurse

Yeppoon Vet Surgery
09.2021 - Current

Server

Mcdonalds
02.2020 - 08.2020

Petting Zoo

Johnson Park Petting Zoo
01.2019 - 11.2019

Yeppoon State High School
Talia Burkhardt