Nicole Korb
Redcliffe,WA
Summary
Recent graduate with a background in zoology, enhanced by hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Collaborative team player with strong problem-solving skills and effective time management abilities. Seeking a career opportunity to make a meaningful contribution with unwavering commitment and drive.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
FIELD SURVEILLANCE OFFICER
INTEGRITY
06.2024 - Current
- Working with the State Government department to control and eradicate the invasive polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB).
- Inspecting, observing and sampling tree species in public parks, nurseries, farms, waste sites and residential properties.
VETERINARY CARE ASSISTANT
CLOCKHOUSE VETS
06.2022 - 02.2024
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
- Ensured effective recovery after surgical procedures through diligent post-operative monitoring and care of patients.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Ran bloods in house to check patients are healthy enough for surgery.
- Ran in house urine analysis and prepare slides for microscopy.
- Helped in consultations and on reception.
- Scrubbed into surgery to assist with spays, ex-laps and amputation.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odours.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT
VALE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION CENTRE
03.2022 - 01.2023
- Working with hedgehogs, squirrels, birds, foxes, emus, and deer.
- Feeding and cleaning enclosures to a high standard.
- Administering medication when needed.
- Releasing hedgehogs back into their natural environment.
GARDENER
FRIENDS FARM
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
- Identified and removed invasive plants and noxious weeds for garden aesthetics and ecosystem health.
YARD
FRIENDS FARM
11.2011 - 06.2022
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT
UPPER PARK CATTERY
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Ensured cleanliness of facility through regular sanitization of kennels, cages, equipment, and common areas to prevent the spread of disease.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Enhanced animal welfare by providing proper nutrition, clean water, and appropriate living conditions.
- Maintained patient charts by documenting information to reflect updated health issues and most recent medical treatment.
WAITRESS
PJ'S CATERING
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Waitressing at weddings, dinners, and tea parties whilst maintaining a clean and welcoming environment.
ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT
VALE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION CENTRE
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Worked with hedgehogs, squirrels, birds, foxes, emus, bats, and deer.
- Released hedgehogs back into their natural habitat after having veterinary care.
- Hand fed newborn hedgehogs and squirrels.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviours and eliminating safety hazards.
- Ensured cleanliness of facility through regular sanitization of kennels, cages, equipment, and common areas.
- Enhanced animal welfare by providing proper nutrition, clean water, and appropriate living conditions.
SALE ASSISTANT
PASTY HEAVEN
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with quick services.
- Maintained a high standard of hygiene throughout the shop.
- Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
VETERINARY NURSE ASSISTANT
VINE TREE VETS
03.2018 - 03.2018
- Assisted in farm visits.
- Shadowed vets and nurses in theatre.
- Helped assist the vet with a C section on a cow and learnt how to position dogs and cats correctly for an X-ray.
- Helped with de-horning goats.
- Upheld high standards of hygiene within the clinic through diligent cleaning and disinfecting routines, reducing the risk of infection.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
SALES ASSISTANT
PAWS PETS SUPPLIES
03.2017 - 04.2017
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Cleaned and disinfected animal enclosures to prevent the spread of disease.
- Provided new enrichment to stimulate natural behaviours.
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
DOG GROOMER
SHAMPOOCH
03.2017 - 03.2017
- Maintained a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment for optimal pet care and customer satisfaction.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
DRYBRIDGE VETS
11.2015 - 11.2015
- Shadowed vets and nurses in theatre.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odours.
Education
BSC ZOOLOGY (HONS) -
HARTPURY UNIVERSITY AND HARTPURY COLLEGE
06.2022
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA - ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
HARTPURY UNIVERSITY AND HARTPURY COLLEGE
06.2019
LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA - ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
HARTPURY UNIVERSITY AND HARTPURY COLLEGE
06.2018
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA - ANIMAL CARE
HARTPURY UNIVERSITY AND HARTPURY COLLEGE
06.2017
Skills
CONFIDENET
TIME MANAGEMENT
TEAMWORK
GOOD COMMUNICATION
WILLING TO LEARN
CALM UNDER PRESSURE
Timeline
FIELD SURVEILLANCE OFFICER
INTEGRITY
06.2024 - Current
VETERINARY CARE ASSISTANT
CLOCKHOUSE VETS
06.2022 - 02.2024
ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT
VALE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION CENTRE
03.2022 - 01.2023
ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT
UPPER PARK CATTERY
03.2021 - 09.2021
GARDENER
FRIENDS FARM
06.2019 - 06.2022
ANIMAL CARE ASSISTANT
VALE WILDLIFE HOSPITAL AND REHABILITATION CENTRE
09.2018 - 10.2018
VETERINARY NURSE ASSISTANT
VINE TREE VETS
03.2018 - 03.2018
SALES ASSISTANT
PAWS PETS SUPPLIES
03.2017 - 04.2017
DOG GROOMER
SHAMPOOCH
03.2017 - 03.2017
WAITRESS
PJ'S CATERING
01.2017 - 01.2019
SALE ASSISTANT
PASTY HEAVEN
06.2016 - 06.2018
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
DRYBRIDGE VETS
11.2015 - 11.2015
YARD
FRIENDS FARM
11.2011 - 06.2022
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA - ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
HARTPURY UNIVERSITY AND HARTPURY COLLEGE
LEVEL 3 SUBSIDIARY DIPLOMA - ANIMAL MANAGEMENT
HARTPURY UNIVERSITY AND HARTPURY COLLEGE
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA - ANIMAL CARE
HARTPURY UNIVERSITY AND HARTPURY COLLEGE
BSC ZOOLOGY (HONS) -
HARTPURY UNIVERSITY AND HARTPURY COLLEGE
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