Marni Gunther
Sunbury
Summary
Experienced veterinary nurse with over 13 years of clinical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for mentorship and leadership. I have a focused drive in fostering supportive team environments, facilitating training and maintaining high standards of patient care through continuous learning and adaptability.
I have specialist surgical nursing skill set and have developed a special interest in Occupational Work Health and Safety over the years in previous representative roles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Veterinary Nurse
Lort Smith Animal Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Oversee daily clinical operations with management, driving efficiency, maximising workflow & problem-solving daily team concerns, and ensuring high customer service standards.
- Facilitate effective communication and liaise between clinical, administrative, and adoption staff on operational and organisational changes.
- Commited to ongoing professional development, including attending VetExpo 2024, completing the Leadership Intelligence program, and obtaining a Training and Assessment qualification.
- Adaptable across departments with experience working at both Campbellfield and North Melbourne sites, acquiring experience in A&E Triage, Theatre, Recovery roles.
- Assist practice manager in streamlining workflows and optimizing daily schedules to improve clinic efficiency.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop and deliver training content, expanding services and staff capabilities.
- Lead training and induction of junior nurses, mentor student placements, and coach peers to support skill development.
- Foster a motivated, engaged team environment, handling emotionally charged situations with professionalism and empathy.
- Manage SGS radiation badge assignments for clinical staff, ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Specialty Surgical Nurse
Melbourne Animal Referral Services
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Delivered high-level surgical nursing as part of a mobile surgical service team, ensuring effective communication between MARS and host clinics to optimize time-management and patient care.
- Assisted in over 100 surgical cases, including sterile draping, anaesthesia monitoring, and supporting specialist veterinarians in complex procedures.
- Proficient in surgical instruments and equipment, including orthopaedic tools, suction, cautery, LigaSure, endoscope, and CO2 insufflator.
- Contributed to a collaborative team environment with a strong work ethic, adaptability, attention to detail, and clear communication.
- Specialized in TPLO surgical nursing, analgesia, and anaesthesia.
- Managed high-pressure, time-sensitive situations, demonstrating adaptability and achieving successful outcomes.
- Applied critical thinking and problem-solving skills, maintaining high standards under challenging conditions.
- Assisted with stock rotation, equipment management, and van organization for mobile services.
Senior Veterinary Nurse
Thornbury Veterinary Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Nominated Occupational Health & Safety Representative, implementing safety protocols to ensure staff and client wellbeing.
- Nominated Infection Control Nurse, safeguarding clinic sterility measures, providing training, and improving processes.
- Led surgical efficiency, managing time for surgical procedures and taking on a primarily surgical-focused role.
- Maintained in-house diagnostic equipment, including Abaxis and HM5 units.
- Reduced recovery time for surgical patients by optimizing post-operative care and collaborating with veterinarians on tailored treatment plans.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies, maintaining stock levels and controlling the budget.
- Mentored junior nurses, overseeing student placements and signing off competencies, fostering professional growth.
- Provided exceptional emergency care to critically ill or injured patients, including stabilizing and performing CPR when necessary.
- Demonstrated versatility in managing a variety of species, including dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets, serving as the clinic's ferret nurse.
Veterinary Nurse
Fitzroy Veterinary Clinic (National Veterinary Care)
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Provided gold-standard patient care and promoted pet wellness programs to clients.
- Mentored junior nurses and supported veterinary nursing student placements, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Nominated as Occupational Health & Safety Representative, conducting inductions, staff training, and implementing clinic policies and procedures.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, maintaining stock levels and overseeing the budget.
- Processed insurance paperwork for clients and organized ARPANSA radiology badges for employees.
- Maintained Abaxis & HM5 diagnostic equipment, attending a Queensland conference for further expertise.
- Pursued ongoing professional development through industry conferences and workshops; awarded a peer-nominated GEM Award for OHS contributions.
- Educated clients on preventative care through nurse consults, including vaccinations, parasite control, nutrition, and dental care.
- Assisted visiting specialists with orthopaedic, laparoscopic, and complex soft tissue surgeries, as well as diagnostics (echocardiograms and ultrasound).
- Performed dental imaging with IM3 radiographs and assisted with scale and polish procedures under veterinary supervision.
- Triaged and transported critical patients to emergency referral centers, communicating effectively with pet owners.
Veterinary Nurse
St Albans & West Footscray Veterinary Clinics
06.2012 - 02.2017
- Gained experience in surgical and inpatient care, establishing essential nursing skills.
- Triaged patients to assess treatment needs and urgency.
- Enhanced patient care through compassionate support during exams, surgeries, and treatments.
- Assisted veterinarians with complex cases, performing diagnostic imaging (radiographs, ultrasound) and collaborating with mobile vets for advanced procedures.
- Conducted laboratory tests using Abaxis Vetscan & HM5 units to diagnose illnesses and monitor treatment progress.
- Educated clients on animal health, treatment protocols, and procedures.
- Maintained detailed health records using OpenVPMS software.
- Prepared, sterilized, and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
Education
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
Melbourne Polytechnic
Melbourne, VIC12-2024
Diploma of Animal Technology - Cert IV Equivalent -
Victoria University
Werribee, VIC01.2011
Skills
- Software platform experience; Ezyvet, Ciderhouse, OpenVpms, Petbooqz, SmartFlo
- Diagnostic equipment; Abaxis, HM5 & Idexx units
- Stimuplex
- Surgivet monitor
- IM3 unit & Dental radiographs
- Doppler & pulse oximeter
- Ligasure, C02 insufflator, cautery & suction
Accomplishments
- The Gem Award, National Veterinary Care, 12/01/17, A peer-nominated award for my implementation of Work Health & Safety in the workplace.
Key Characteristics
Experienced veterinary nurse with over 13 years of clinical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for mentorship and leadership. Skilled in fostering a supportive environment, guiding team development, and maintaining high standards of patient care through continuous learning and adaptability
Certification
Leadership Intelligence Program 2024 - Crampton Consulting Group.
Online Learning:
'Responding to an ever-changing environment' with a core focus on the impacts of COVID-19 within the veterinary industry' - Crampton Consulting Group, Online webinar, 2020
Feliway Cat handling (fear free) programme certified virtuoso AU. FELIWAY Cat Handling programme with International Cat Care, Online modules 2019
Advanced monitoring & anaesthesia, Small Animal Dentistry for nurses, Emergency & Critical Care for nurses, REM systems pathology interpretation & analysis, Occupational Work Health & Safety - The Veterinary Training Centre, Online webinars 2019-2020
Timeline
Senior Veterinary Nurse
Lort Smith Animal Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Specialty Surgical Nurse
Melbourne Animal Referral Services
11.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Veterinary Nurse
Thornbury Veterinary Hospital
11.2020 - 11.2022
Veterinary Nurse
Fitzroy Veterinary Clinic (National Veterinary Care)
03.2020 - 11.2020
Veterinary Nurse
St Albans & West Footscray Veterinary Clinics
06.2012 - 02.2017
Certificate IV - Training And Assessment
Melbourne Polytechnic
Diploma of Animal Technology - Cert IV Equivalent -
Victoria University
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