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Melissa Salter

Geraldton,WA

Summary

Dynamic and reliable professional with a proven track record at Sanford Veterinary Clinic, adept at managing critical situations with composure and efficiency. Skilled in IT troubleshooting and veterinary nursing, including emergency care and diagnostics. Excelled in interpersonal communication, seamlessly integrating technical expertise with genuine care for animal welfare. Demonstrated continuous growth in veterinary medicine, underscoring a commitment to professional development and excellence.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Administration Officer

Ten Tigers
05.2021 - Current
  • Daily data entry, pricing, review checks and reports.
  • Manage private documents and official contract sales.
  • IT troubleshooting and programming.
  • Representative at networking and agricultural events.
  • Manage social media marketing and promotions.
  • Liaising directly with growers, external businesses, traders and buyers.
  • Managed company schedule to coordinate calendar and arrange travel.

Veterinary Nurse

Sanford Veterinary Clinic
08.2018 - 05.2021
  • Weekly practice ordering/stocktake of medications, consumables, pet products and specialised nutritional food.
  • Provided administrative support, consultation and surgical nursing for the visiting orthopaedic specialist.
  • Theatre/practice coordinator with duties such as scheduling up to 13 surgeries per day, triaging emergencies , invoicing procedures, creating and advising estimates, delegating and managing roles for over 8 nurses and 2 veterinarians daily.
  • Training/supervising new employees, volunteers and students.
  • Performed routine health exams, vaccinations and parasite treatment/prevention for local shelter animals.
  • Caring for hospitalised patients, including those requiring barrier nursing, with fluid/wound management, feeding and cleaning, enrichment and medication/treatment.
  • Performing procedures, under veterinary supervision, such as dental scale and polish, x-rays, ultrasounds and physical exams/treatments.
  • Provide surgical support, including but not limited to, placing intravenous catheters, inducing anaesthetic, intubating surgery patients, clipping/prepping for surgery, monitoring anaesthetic, recover surgery patients (including extubation), admission/discharge of surgical procedures.
  • Assisting veterinarians and visiting specialists during examinations, consultations, house-calls, euthanasia's and treatments/procedures.
  • Daily reception duties including, but not limited to, telephone answering/triage, receiving payments, scheduling appointments, preparing accounts and product sales.
  • Responsible for administering rush immunotherapy on behalf of Animal Dermatology Clinics' remote patients.
  • Confidently carried out routine nursing duties including, but not limited to, dental examines, preparing and sending off laboratory samples, maintaining/sterilising surgical equipment and instruments, dressing wounds and post-surgical care, performing clinical pathology tests, giving general health advice in relation to weight loss, nutrition, parasite control and similar matters to clients.

Veterinary Nurse

Chapman Animal Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2018
  • Emergency after-hours and on-call duties.
  • Perform diagnostic laboratory tests, e.g., urine, faecal and blood tests.
  • Assisting veterinarians in chemotherapy treatments.
  • Maintain stock control of medicines, bandages, cotton wool, syringes and other equipment.
  • Maintain hygiene by cleaning and disinfecting kennels, treatment area, consulting rooms and surgeries.
  • Reception duties including, but not limited to, telephone answering/triage, receiving payments, scheduling appointments and product sales.
  • Provide animal care information on nutrition, parasite control and behaviour.

Education

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Central Regional TAFE
Geraldton, WA
12.2017

Certificate III - Agriculture

Central Regional TAFE
Geraldton, WA
12.2016

Certificate III - Animal Studies

Central Regional TAFE
Geraldton, WA
12.2016

Certificate II - Animal Studies

Central Regional TAFE
Geraldton, WA
12.2016

Skills

  • Eager to continue learning and upskilling in all areas of animal care
  • High degree of motivation with the ability to work and communicate well as part of a team, but also to work independently and follow instructions, with minimum supervision when required
  • Confident and reliable
  • Thrives under pressure
  • Ability to establish and maintain confidentiality in dealing with issues of a sensitive nature
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with a diversity of individuals in a variety of situations
  • Technical skills/experience in software programs such as Microsoft Office, VetPay, Teams, One Drive, Vision VPM, RxWorks, IDEXX, Abaxis, iM3 and SmartFlow

References

  • Dr. Katie Gadsby - Veterinary Surgeon (BVSc)

Contact: 0438 531 157


  • Dr. Virginia Grice - Veterinary Surgeon (BVSc)

Contact: 0422 262 098


  • Tameka Brooks - Grain Marketing Consultant

Contact: 0417 417 376





Timeline

Administration Officer

Ten Tigers
05.2021 - Current

Veterinary Nurse

Sanford Veterinary Clinic
08.2018 - 05.2021

Veterinary Nurse

Chapman Animal Hospital
05.2017 - 08.2018

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Central Regional TAFE

Certificate III - Agriculture

Central Regional TAFE

Certificate III - Animal Studies

Central Regional TAFE

Certificate II - Animal Studies

Central Regional TAFE

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