Layla Wells
Somerset
Summary
Motivated veterinary nurse with 4 years hands-on experience in animal care, client communication, and clinical support, seeking to pursue a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science. Demonstrating long term commitment, strong teamwork, time management, and interpersonal skills developed in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Highly organised, reliable, and passionate about health and fitness, with a strong commitment to further study to pursue a career in human health, movement, and performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Veterinary Nurse
Forth Valley Veterinary Clinic
Forth
2022.07 - Current
- Monitored anesthetics for both routine and complex surgical procedures
- Prepared patients for surgical procedures
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations
- Dispensed and administered medications to various patients daily
- Efficiently placing intravenous catheters and collecting blood samples
- Conducted laboratory testing and collected specimens for analysis
- Monitored hospitalized and post-operative patient's vital signs and reported changes to the veterinary team promptly
- Enabled seamless emergency responses by promptly triaging patients and arranging critical equipment and supplies
- Performed nurse consultations and educated pet owners on proper care and health management techniques
- Handled patient records using clinic management software efficiently
- Collaborated with the team to improve patient care protocols at the clinic
- Answering phone calls, booking/managing appointments, greeting owners and their pets and processing payments when fulfilling reception duties
- Maintained cleanliness, sanitation and restocked supplies in treatment areas and wards consistently
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization
Front of House Employee
The Chapel Cafe
Burnie
2022.02 - 2022.11
- Provided friendly and efficient customer service in a fast-paced café environment
- Managed dining area cleanliness by clearing tables and organizing seating arrangements
- Processed customer orders efficiently using point-of-sale systems to process cash and electronic payments
- Took orders accurately and answered any inquiries customers may have
- Prepared and served food and beverages in accordance with hygiene standards
Supermarket Employee
Somerset IGA Everyday
Somerset
2019.08 - 2022.01
- Checkout Operator/Deli Services
- Communicated information to customers about product quality and value.
- Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions
- Mentored junior team members
- Utilized active listening and communication skills to address customer inquiries and escalate issues to supervisor if necessary
Education
High School -
Hellyer College
Burnie, TASHigh School -
Marist Regional College
Burnie, TASHigh School -
Kirwan State High School
Townsville, QLDSkills
- Attention to detail
- Initiative and willingness to learn
- Strong work ethic
- Motivated and self-disciplined
- Commitment to learning
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Certification
Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate
Accomplishments
Netball Academy Excellence Award
References
Andrea Boland
- Owner/Head Veterinarian of Nara Equine
- 0428437237
- andrea@naraequine.com.au
Julian Wissmann
- Head Veterinarian @ Launceston Veterinary Clinic
- 0437864344
- julianwissmann@outlook.com
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse
Forth Valley Veterinary Clinic
2022.07 - Current
Front of House Employee
The Chapel Cafe
2022.02 - 2022.11
Supermarket Employee
Somerset IGA Everyday
2019.08 - 2022.01
High School -
Hellyer College
High School -
Marist Regional College
High School -
Kirwan State High School