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Kelly Condon

Cairns,QLD

Summary

I am a hard working, qualified Veterinary Nurse. I graduated from Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland, in October 2014. My experience is working with small animals and I enjoy working as a member of a productive team, prioritising exceptional patient care and client communication.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Nurse

Ulysses Vet Clinic
Cairns, QLD
08.2023 - Current
  • Coordinated with other animal healthcare staff members to ensure quality patient care.
  • Scheduled appointments for examinations and follow-up visits with veterinarians.
  • Observed animals for any changes in behavior or condition that may indicate illness or injury.
  • Assisted in surgery preparation by prepping instruments and equipment for use during surgery.
  • Provided nursing care to animals, such as administering medications and vaccinations.

ECC Veterinary Nurse

Emergency Vets 247
Cairns, QLD
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Coordinated with other animal healthcare staff members to ensure quality patient care.
  • Triaged scheduled or emergency patients.
  • Administered first aid treatment to injured or sick animals.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, including kennels, exam rooms and treatment areas.
  • Provided emotional support to pet owners dealing with difficult diagnoses or treatments.
  • Maintained accurate medical records on all patients.

Veterinary Nurse

North Perth Vet Centre
Perth, WA
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
  • Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
  • Performed dental prophylaxis, radiographs and other diagnostic imaging procedures under the direction of a veterinarian.

Veterinary Nurse

Pet Doctor Vet Woodville
Adelaide, SA
11.2020 - 01.2021

· Locum cover in a busy small animal hospital in South Australia

· Surgical nurse and reception work, inpatient care, general nursing duties

Veterinary Nurse

Mosman Veterinary Hospital
Sydney, NSW
07.2020 - 11.2020
  • Dispensed medication as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician supervisor.
  • · General nursing duties including admitting and discharging surgical patients, monitoring anaesthetics, use of inhouse idexx blood machines. Occasional reception work and use of Rx works and general inpatient care

Veterinary Nurse

APH Veterinary Hospital
Malta, Europe
06.2017 - 06.2019
  • Administered first aid treatment to injured or sick animals.
  • Provided nursing care to animals, such as administering medications and vaccinations.
  • Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.

· Working as a ward nurse, caring for up to 40 inpatients at times.

· Surgical nurse, preparing and monitoring anaesthesia for routine surgeries, emergency surgeries and orthopaedics

Veterinary Nurse

Blacklion Pet Hospital
Wicklow, Ireland
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Assisted veterinarians in the examination of animals, including restraint and minor surgical procedures.
  • Dispensed medication as directed by veterinarian or veterinary technician supervisor.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.

Veterinary Nurse

Pet Doctors
Surrey, UK
03.2015 - 09.2015

· Reception, admin and nursing duties in 1 vet and 1 nurse clinics including anaesthetics and general patient care.

· Successfully ran nurse clinics including weight clinics, 6 month health checks and post op checks.

Veterinary Nurse

RAH
Kuwait
11.2014 - 01.2015
  • Assisted veterinarians in the examination of animals, including restraint and minor surgical procedures.
  • Coordinated with other animal healthcare staff members to ensure quality patient care.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, including kennels, exam rooms and treatment areas.
  • Provided nursing care to animals, such as administering medications and vaccinations.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Nursing

Athlone Institute of Technology
Athlone, Ireland
10-2014

Skills

  • Animal Handling
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Post Operative Care
  • Client Communication
  • Team work

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Veterinary Nurse

Ulysses Vet Clinic
08.2023 - Current

ECC Veterinary Nurse

Emergency Vets 247
11.2022 - 06.2023

Veterinary Nurse

North Perth Vet Centre
11.2021 - 04.2022

Veterinary Nurse

Pet Doctor Vet Woodville
11.2020 - 01.2021

Veterinary Nurse

Mosman Veterinary Hospital
07.2020 - 11.2020

Veterinary Nurse

APH Veterinary Hospital
06.2017 - 06.2019

Veterinary Nurse

Blacklion Pet Hospital
01.2016 - 05.2017

Veterinary Nurse

Pet Doctors
03.2015 - 09.2015

Veterinary Nurse

RAH
11.2014 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Nursing

Athlone Institute of Technology
Kelly Condon