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Work History
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Merryn Cox

Wagga Wagga,NSW

Summary

Dedicated candidate with extensive experience providing support to animals. Skilled in monitoring animals and meeting task deadlines. High ability to multitask and works well in team environments. Eagerly seeking to learn and grow in the animal industry as a Veterinary nurse.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Hygienist/Groomer's Assistant

The Dogroom
07.2023 - Current
  • Clipped Bodies of dogs big and small and under paw pads.
  • Learnt the different clipping blades, scissors and how to clean them.
  • Handled difficult dogs by being patient and have expert handling techniques
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment for optimal pet care and customer satisfaction.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and blow drying dogs to remove dirt, knots, loose hair and hair mats.
  • Managed customer appointments, cancellations and answered phone calls.

Nursery Hand

Jayfields Nursery
01.2022 - Current
  • planted, cultivated, and harvested various types of trees, shrubs, plants, weeded and removed unwanted plants between crops.
  • Maintained healthy growing conditions with proper soil preparation and amendments.
  • Enhanced nursery cleanliness by maintaining a well-organized working environment.

Work Experience as a Nurse

Kooringal Vet
07.2023 - 12.2023
  • Contributed to efficient clinic operations by maintaining clean and organised treatment areas, exam rooms, and cages.
  • Assisted in surgical operations, ensuring a sterile environment and proper preparation of instruments for optimal outcomes.
  • Assisted with inventory management by ordering necessary supplies and medications, ensuring essential resources were readily available for patient care.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing high-quality nursing support to veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
  • Monitored animals after surgery and assisted the veterinarian with x-rays.

Sales Assistant

River and Wren Market
01.2014 - 12.2023
  • Processed transactions while maintaining good customer service.
  • Helped customers locate and recommended products.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve best results for the store.
  • Sales with local regional markets.

Work Experience as Vet Nurse

Holbrook Vet Centre
02.2022 - 07.2023
  • Contributed to efficient clinic operations by maintaining clean and organised treatment areas, exam rooms, and cages.
  • Assisted in surgical operations, ensuring a sterile environment and proper preparation of instruments for optimal outcomes.
  • Assisted with inventory management by ordering necessary supplies and medications, ensuring essential resources were readily available for patient care.
  • Enhanced patient care by providing high-quality nursing support to veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
  • Monitored animals after surgery and assisted the veterinarian with x-rays.

Volunteer

Vinnies
02.2021 - 11.2021
  • Greeted customers, identified needs and provided product advice.
  • Processed incoming stock and documented product information to manage inventory levels.
  • Checkout procedures and best practices for good customer interactions.

Work Experience

Holbrook Vet Centre
05.2021 - 05.2021
  • Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden.
  • Developed organisational skills through handling multiple tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Assisting with surgery preparations.
  • Restocking stock products.
  • Filling reports and cleaning the workplace.

Xmas Sales Assistant

Handmade Pop Shop
12.2020 - 12.2020
  • Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve an efficient store environment.
  • Increased satisfaction of customers with personalised product recommendations based on their needs and preferences.

Volunteer Waitress

Wagga Wagga Christian College, Yr12 Formal Dinner
02.2020 - 02.2020
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration.

Work Experience

Moorong Vet Clinic
Wagga, NSW
06.2019 - 06.2019
  • Helped with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Cleaning tasks using sanitary chemicals and cleaners.
  • Took good care of the animals in the vet.

Education

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

TAFE
NSW
07-2023

CERT II in Animal Studies

TAFE NSW
NSW
12-2021

High School Diploma -

Wagga Wagga Christian College
Wagga Wagga
12-2021

Skills

  • Hardworking
  • Team player
  • Great customer service
  • Trustworthy
  • Positive attitude
  • Money handling
  • Adaptable
  • Friendly and upbeat personality
  • Not afraid to get my hands dirty
  • Animal restraint techniques
  • Catheter placement

References

  • Kelly Glass
    Jayfields Nursery
    M 0418 515 994
  • Lisa Rapmund
    Dogroom and Kooringal Vet practice manager
    M 0411 445 342
  • David Riordan
    Veterinarian
    M 0428 363 499
  • Abbie Jennings

(Holbrook Vet Clinic)
M 0401 008 533
Former Head Vet Nurse

Elle McKay

Former head groomer at The Dogroom Wagga

0427 335 350

Timeline

Dog Hygienist/Groomer's Assistant

The Dogroom
07.2023 - Current

Work Experience as a Nurse

Kooringal Vet
07.2023 - 12.2023

Work Experience as Vet Nurse

Holbrook Vet Centre
02.2022 - 07.2023

Nursery Hand

Jayfields Nursery
01.2022 - Current

Work Experience

Holbrook Vet Centre
05.2021 - 05.2021

Volunteer

Vinnies
02.2021 - 11.2021

Xmas Sales Assistant

Handmade Pop Shop
12.2020 - 12.2020

Volunteer Waitress

Wagga Wagga Christian College, Yr12 Formal Dinner
02.2020 - 02.2020

Work Experience

Moorong Vet Clinic
06.2019 - 06.2019

Sales Assistant

River and Wren Market
01.2014 - 12.2023

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

TAFE

CERT II in Animal Studies

TAFE NSW

High School Diploma -

Wagga Wagga Christian College
Merryn Cox