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Kayla McGilvery

Pacific Pines ,QLD

Summary

I am an enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable, hard working person. I am a mature team member able to work well both in a team environment as well as using own initiative. I am able to work well under pressure.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Nurse

TRH Equine Vets
11.2021 - Current
  • Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling & sterilizing instruments & administering anesthesia.
  • Operated x-ray machines & assisting.
  • Bandaging woulds & giving treatment as required.

Veterinary Nurse

Animal Emergency
11.2022 - Current
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.

Veterinary Nurse

Maudsland Vet Surgery
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Reception Duties
  • Assisted with mediations & restraint
  • Cleaning & preparing animals for surgical procedures
  • Ordering & Stock take

Retail Assistant

Pets @ Play
03.2015 - 06.2021
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
  • Cleaning enclosures to hospital grade.
  • Administering medication as needed, Bathing/ Grooming animals.
  • Restocking shelves, opening & closing independently

Trainee

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2021
  • Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Anesthetized animals and monitored anesthesia to foster compassionate care.
  • Documented, logged and secured controlled drugs to properly fill prescriptions and administer medications.

Volunteer

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
01.2019 - 08.2019
  • Handling native animals
  • Cleaning enclosures
  • Exercising animals such as Dingoes & Wombats
  • Feeding & monitoring behavior

Volunteer

Numinbah Adventure Trails
01.2015 - 12.2016
  • Mucked stalls and cleared manure out of paddocks.
  • Fed, watered and monitored horses.
  • lead tourist groups through scenic bushland on horseback.

Education

Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing

NSW Tafe
Kingscliff
08.2021

Certificate I Financial Services

Smith Family Foundation
04.2017

Pacific Pines State High School
Pacific Pines QLD
11.2016

Certificate III Animal Companionship

NSW Tafe
Kingscliff NSW
11.2016

Skills

  • Reliable and On time
  • Problem Solving
  • Clear Communication
  • Decision Making and self motivated

Additional Information

  • Currently have a manual license with my own transportation

Timeline

Veterinary Nurse

Animal Emergency
11.2022 - Current

Veterinary Nurse

TRH Equine Vets
11.2021 - Current

Veterinary Nurse

Maudsland Vet Surgery
12.2020 - 12.2022

Trainee

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital
02.2020 - 04.2021

Volunteer

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
01.2019 - 08.2019

Retail Assistant

Pets @ Play
03.2015 - 06.2021

Volunteer

Numinbah Adventure Trails
01.2015 - 12.2016

Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing

NSW Tafe

Certificate I Financial Services

Smith Family Foundation

Pacific Pines State High School

Certificate III Animal Companionship

NSW Tafe

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