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Kat Evers
Trafalgar South
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Nurse
Trafalgar Veterinary Centre
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted in routine animal care and handling, maintaining a safe environment for patients.
- Supported veterinary team with administrative tasks, including record keeping and appointment scheduling.
- Engaged in client communication, providing information on pet care and treatment plans as directed.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of veterinary practices and procedures.
- Assisted in surgeries by preparing surgical suites, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring anaesthesia administration was safe and effective.
- Performed laboratory tests to diagnose illnesses and monitor ongoing treatment progress.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odours.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Ensured effective recovery after surgical procedures through diligent post-operative monitoring and care of patients.
- Provided exceptional customer service through professional interactions with clients at the front desk, over the phone, or via email communications.
Payroll Administrator /Administrative Officer
Full Circle HR and Business Services
11.2019 - 06.2024
- Assisted in resolving payroll inquiries, providing timely support to staff and management.
- Processed payroll for multi-state employees, ensuring adherence to compliance regulations.
- Collaborated with HR to update and manage employee benefit deductions efficiently.
- Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Xero and processed payroll to meet preset requirements.
- Managed employee records on database to maintain accuracy and updated information.
- Ensured timely salary disbursements for employees, maintaining strict adherence to company policies and deadlines.
- Coordinated recruitment efforts, including job postings and candidate communication, to attract qualified applicants.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of appropriate paperwork, recording information on human resources database.
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews between hiring managers and potential candidates.
- Participated in recruitment and selection process for new hires.
- Checked references for potential candidates.
- Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files.
Veterinary Nurse
West Gippsland Veterinary Centre
04.2014 - 11.2019
- Observed and reported changes in animal behaviour or health to senior veterinary staff for assessment.
- Assisted in surgeries by preparing surgical suites, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring anaesthesia administration was safe and effective.
- Upheld high standards of hygiene within the clinic through diligent cleaning and disinfecting routines, reducing the risk of infection.
- Maintained accurate medical records for efficient patient care and treatment followup.
- Educated pet owners on preventive healthcare measures, enhancing overall pet wellness within the practice''s clientele base.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients under direct supervision of veterinarians, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to treatment plans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Assisted in routine animal care and handling, maintaining a safe environment for patients.
- Supported veterinary team with administrative tasks, including record keeping and appointment scheduling.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Ensured effective recovery after surgical procedures through diligent post-operative monitoring and care of patients.
- Provided exceptional customer service through professional interactions with clients at the front desk, over the phone, or via email communications.
- Performed laboratory tests to diagnose illnesses and monitor ongoing treatment progress.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
Education
Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Box Hill, VIC11-2026
Certificate IV - Accounting And Bookkeeping
Chisholm Institute
Berwick, VIC04-2021
Skills
- Clinical patient monitoring
- Clinical nursing for animals
- Efficient patient data documentation
- Clinical laboratory testing
- Compassionate euthanasia guidance
- Client communication
- Post-operative patient management
- Payroll processing
- Maintaining employee records
- New hire processing
- Bookkeeping skills
- Employee onboarding
- Confidentiality assurance
- Payroll software proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
- Dependable and adaptable
- Financial software
Interests
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse
Trafalgar Veterinary Centre
06.2024 - Current
Payroll Administrator /Administrative Officer
Full Circle HR and Business Services
11.2019 - 06.2024
Veterinary Nurse
West Gippsland Veterinary Centre
04.2014 - 11.2019
Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing
Box Hill Institute of TAFE
Certificate IV - Accounting And Bookkeeping
Chisholm Institute