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KAYLA MORGAN

Altona Meadows,AUSTRALIA

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Summary

Compassionate Vet Nurse with experience in providing high-quality medical care to a variety of animals. Skilled in surgery assistance, post-operative care, and customer relations, showcasing strong technical skills as well as empathy for animals and their owners. Proven ability to maintain a calm demeanor under pressure while prioritizing patient welfare. Instrumental in establishing trust between clinic staff and pet owners.

Overview

1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Vet Nurse

Central Veterinary Clinic & Hospital
Tarnet, VIC
06.2024 - Current

• Assisted with surgical procedures, including patient preparation, scrub nursing, anaesthetic monitoring and post-operative care.

• Monitored anaesthetic, surgical and hospitalised patients, providing nursing care and reporting patient changes to veterinarians.

• Provided treatment and nursing care to hospitalised and neonatal patients, including medication administration and recovery support.

• Performed diagnostic procedures including cytology preparation, in-house laboratory testing and IDEXX sample processing.

• Maintained infection control standards through cleaning, disinfection, sterilisation and surgical pack preparation.

• Assisted with euthanasia procedures, documentation and patient aftercare.

• Communicated effectively with clients, veterinarians and referral clinics to support patient care and clinic operations.

• Managed reception duties including appointment scheduling, patient triage, billing, insurance communications and client support.

• Utilised EzyVet software to maintain medical records, process invoices and manage patient care.

Retail Assistant

Dan Murphy's
Melbourne, Australia
09.2023 - Current
  • Processed cash and credit transactions accurately to ensure smooth customer service.
  • Adhere to all relevant laws and regulations governing the sale of alcohol.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and management.
  • Ensured store appearance met company standards.
  • Communicate effectively with team members and management.

Animal Foster Carer

Rocky Roads Rescue/Elite Cat Rescue/Foster Cats of Melbourne/GAP NSW/AWLQ
Melbourne, VIC
01.2019 - Current

• Fostered and rehabilitated neonatal kittens and possums requiring intensive nursing care and round-the-clock monitoring.

  • Administered pain management and supportive care to enhance quality of life for critically ill patients.

• Provided bottle feeding, supplementary feeding, tube feeding and toileting support for orphaned and critically ill neonatal patients.

• Administered oral, topical, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications as prescribed, including treatments for conditions such as cat flu, coccidiosis, parvovirus and ringworm.

• Maintained intravenous fluid therapy and administered subcutaneous fluids to support hydration and recovery.

• Performed nursing procedures including enemas, medication administration and ongoing patient monitoring.

• Implemented isolation and biosecurity protocols to prevent disease transmission, reinfection and cross-contamination.

• Maintained high standards of hygiene through thorough cleaning, disinfection and infection control practices.

• Monitored patient health, behaviour, weight gain and treatment responses, providing intensive care for high-risk patients with feeding and health assessments every two hours when required.

• Maintained accurate medical records, treatment charts and care documentation to support patient welfare and continuity of care.

Retail Assistant

TKMaxx
Docklands, Australia
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Performed cashier duties in a high-volume retail environment, processing approx. 800 transactions per shift.
  • Collaborated with other retail staff to ensure all customer needs were met in a timely manner.
  • Engaged with the Store Fund Committee to support fundraising efforts for community projects.
  • Served as a store representative on the Inclusive and Diversity Committee, promoting inclusivity initiatives.

Retail Assistant Level 3

Toy Kingdom
Lismore, Australia
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Managed store opening and closing procedures, ensuring security and operational efficiency.
  • Utilized store software to manage customer accounts and process orders, enhancing customer experience.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure availability of products while minimizing stock-outs and excess inventory.
  • Maintained safe, clean store environment, contributing to customer satisfaction.
  • Processed product returns and exchanges in compliance with company policies.
  • Performed daily cash ups.

Retail Assistant/Beauty Advisor

Priceline
Lismore, Australia
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Trained new retail staff to enhance team performance and customer service.
  • Recommended skincare products tailored to individual client needs, increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Educated customers on current makeup trends and techniques, fostering informed purchasing decisions.
  • Provided makeup services to enhance a client's natural beauty and create a desired look.
  • Provided makeup services for special occasions, such as weddings and proms, resulting in high customer satisfaction.
  • Operated cash register, credit card machine, and other electronic equipment accurately and efficiently.
  • Assisted customers with locating items and providing product information.

Retail Assistant

Mathers
Lismore, Australia
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Welcomed customers in a friendly, professional manner, resulting in an increase in customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Fitted shoes to customers, ensuring proper size and comfort for satisfaction.
  • Communicated store promotions to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
  • Tracked and reported sales, promotions, and discounts to inform inventory decisions.
  • Managed inventory by stocking shelves and rotating products for optimal freshness.
  • Maintained a clean and organized store.

Volunteer Kennel Attendant

Animal Welfare League
Coombabah, Australia
01.2019 - 06.2020
  • Monitored and recorded health and behavior of animals to support their well-being and inform care decisions.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kennels, cages, and animal living spaces to maintain hygiene and prevent disease.
  • Ensured animals received proper nutrition and stimulating activities to enhance their quality of life.
  • Correctly followed SOP and health and safety guidelines.
  • Greeted customers warmly to ensure a positive experience and foster community engagement.

Retail Assistant

Bakers Delight
Loganholme, Australia
03.2018 - 11.2018
  • Maintained a friendly and professional attitude with customers, resulting in an increase in repeat customers and referrals.
  • Utilized point-of-sale systems to accurately process orders and payments.
  • Restocked supplies, cleaned and organized store, and completed tasks promptly to enhance overall store operations.
  • Executed food safety protocols to maintain quality and safety of food served.

Education

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC
06-2026

Certificate III in Animal Care Services - ACM30122

Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC
11-2023

Certificate III in Business Administration - BSB30120

TAFE Queensland
Southport, QLD
10-2020

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) -

Trinity College
Beenleigh, QLD
11-2016

Nurse Technical Adviser Program -

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Australia
06-2026

Skills

  • Veterinary nursing and patient care
  • Pet aftercare services
  • Infection control and zoonosis
  • Client support in sensitive situations
  • Administration and scheduling
  • Financial record management
  • Time management skills
  • Detail orientation
  • Self-motivated and dependable
  • Independent and collaborative work
  • Effective communication
  • Cultural competence
  • Point of sale operations
  • Visual display arrangement
  • Customer engagement strategies
  • Friendly demeanor
  • Dispute mediation skills
  • Upselling and cross-selling techniques
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Animal nutrition knowledge
  • Breed-specific care expertise
  • Animal husbandry practices
  • Animal enrichment strategies

Certification

  • Victorian Drivers License
  • Responsible Service of Alcohol

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Auslan Alphabet
Limited

Timeline

Vet Nurse

Central Veterinary Clinic & Hospital
06.2024 - Current

Retail Assistant

Dan Murphy's
09.2023 - Current

Retail Assistant

TKMaxx
08.2022 - 07.2023

Retail Assistant Level 3

Toy Kingdom
09.2021 - 06.2022

Retail Assistant/Beauty Advisor

Priceline
02.2021 - 11.2021

Retail Assistant

Mathers
09.2020 - 02.2021

Animal Foster Carer

Rocky Roads Rescue/Elite Cat Rescue/Foster Cats of Melbourne/GAP NSW/AWLQ
01.2019 - Current

Volunteer Kennel Attendant

Animal Welfare League
01.2019 - 06.2020

Retail Assistant

Bakers Delight
03.2018 - 11.2018

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Melbourne Polytechnic

Certificate III in Animal Care Services - ACM30122

Melbourne Polytechnic

Certificate III in Business Administration - BSB30120

TAFE Queensland

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) -

Trinity College

Nurse Technical Adviser Program -

Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health Australia
KAYLA MORGAN