Mandy Shillito
Miners Rest,VIC
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.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Nurse
Eastwood Veterinary Clinic
Ballarat
01.2020 - 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.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Place intravenous catheters
- Collection of urine and blood samples
- Confidently give Sub cut and intramuscular injections
Horse Trainer
Mandy Shillito Racing
Miners Rest
01.2009 - 01.2022
- Managed feeding, rugging and general stable procedures, communicating issues or significant maintenance requirements to management when necessary.
- Inspected, prepared, cleaned, disinfected and maintained comfortable horse stable and enclosures.
- Provided treatment for minor horse injuries.
- Maintained animal health records, treating minor injuries and reporting serious injuries to owners for consultation with veterinarians.
- Rode horses in training sessions and provided feedback on track performance.
- Scheduled farrier and vet appointments regularly.
- Coached and trained students in basic care and maintenance of horses and stables in addition to riding technique, form and skills.
- Prepared horses for specific races according to capability
Senior Track Rider / Foreman
Terry Kelly Racing
Ballarat, VIC
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- track work
- Treatments including Subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
- Strapping horses on race day
- Training program's for individual horses
- General stable duties
Stable Hand/Track Worker
R W Smerdon
Ballarat, VIC
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Track work
- Feeding
- Vet assistant
- Strapping
Stable Hand/Track Rider
M C Kent Racing
Singapore
03.2000 - 08.2000
- Track work
- Feeding
- Vet assistant
- Strapping
- Grooming
Education
Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing
Open Colleges
Ballarat01.2021
Skills
- Dental Radiology
- Treatment Options
- Animal Health
- Veterinary Care
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Patient Examination
- Intramuscular Injections
- Ear Cleaning
- Emergency Situations
- Gram Stain Slide Preparation
- Emergency First Aid
- Medication Dispensing
- X-Ray Processing
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse
Eastwood Veterinary Clinic
01.2020 - Current
Horse Trainer
Mandy Shillito Racing
01.2009 - 01.2022
Senior Track Rider / Foreman
Terry Kelly Racing
01.2004 - 01.2007
Stable Hand/Track Worker
R W Smerdon
01.2001 - 01.2004
Stable Hand/Track Rider
M C Kent Racing
03.2000 - 08.2000
Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing
Open Colleges