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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Professional Development
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Paige Burey

Sunrise Beach,QLD

Summary

Dynamic and highly motivated experienced veterinarian with over 3.5 years of experience in mixed & small animal practice. Seeking a position that will expand my experience in emergency & critical care. Good communication and problem-solving skills ensure that difficult situations are navigated successfully. Confident leader and cooperative team member that is highly accepting of feedback and seeks new learning opportunities wherever possible. Comfortable in energetic environments and eager to participate in all aspects of the veterinary profession.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Locum Veterinarian

PB Veterinary Services
01.2023 - Current
  • Self-employed
  • Travelled to various mixed & small animal practices, predominantly in QLD & NSW
  • Adapted quickly by utilising unfamiliar equipment to practice proficiently and provide a high standard of care
  • Significant professional growth by experiencing various clinic structures, policies, veterinary techniques, equipment & staff interactions
  • Understand that a profitable business is synonymous with excellent patient care & client satisfaction

Associate Mixed Veterinarian

Darling Downs Vet Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Full-time
  • Predominantly sole charge role in a busy small animal practice, alongside hospital, consulting and anaesthesia work in referral equine practice.

Associate Mixed Veterinarian

South East Country Vets
11.2020 - 06.2023
  • Full-time
  • Highly varied and dynamic role in rural southeast Queensland
  • This role involved working cohesively and efficiently with a large team of veterinarians and support staff across three busy clinics encompassing all aspects of mixed practice
  • The role incorporated extensive after hours work managing difficult medical and surgical emergency cases, while communicating effectively with clients in order to provide a gold standard of care
  • In this position, consistent collaboration and efficient case handovers were essential across multiple clinics
  • In addition to providing comprehensive first opinion veterinary services to all species, this role also involved fostering a positive work culture, mentoring new-graduate colleagues, engaging in the local community and continuously seeking feedback and improvement.

Hospitality Staff Member

Townsville & District Rugby Union
01.2018 - 09.2020
  • Casual
  • This position involved: general customer service & enquiries, cooperation & coordinating staff to complete a variety of tasks, raffle & admission ticket sales, serving food & alcohol in a fast-paced environment, fluent use of a cash register & EFTPOS machines, accurate reconciliation of daily sales, stock control & presentation and cleaning duties.

Stationhand

Brownleigh Pastoral Company
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Casual
  • Highly varied position working on a 30,000-acre family-owned, extensive beef cattle & dry land farming enterprise
  • Developed strong work ethic and deep knowledge of fundamental primary production systems.

Education

Bachelor of Veterinary Science -

James Cook University (JCU)
Townsville, QLD
11.2020

QLD Certificate of Education -

St. Hilda’s School
Gold Coast, QLD
11.2012

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Initiative
  • Personal presentation
  • Resilience
  • Decision-making
  • Empathy

Affiliations

  • Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), Member
  • Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA), Member
  • Australian Cattle Veterinarians (ACV), Member

Professional Development

  • Queensland Drivers License, Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, 2013 - present
  • Queensland Firearms License (Category A & B), Queensland Police Service, 2020 - present
  • Certificate of Currency as a Veterinary Surgeon, Veterinary Surgeon’s Board of Queensland, 2020 - present
  • Veterinary Radiation License, Queensland Health, 2020 - present
  • Authorised Implanters Course, Australian Veterinary Association, 2020 - present
  • Ultrasound Skills Practical Course, Animal Emergency Service, 2020
  • Australian Stud Book Accreditation, Racing Australia, 2021
  • Bain Fallon Memorial Lectures Delegate, 2020 & 2023
  • Australian Veterinary Association Conference Delegate, 2022
  • ECC membership Preparation Program, Improve International, 2024-25

References

Referees upon request

Timeline

Associate Mixed Veterinarian

Darling Downs Vet Hospital
06.2023 - 01.2024

Locum Veterinarian

PB Veterinary Services
01.2023 - Current

Associate Mixed Veterinarian

South East Country Vets
11.2020 - 06.2023

Hospitality Staff Member

Townsville & District Rugby Union
01.2018 - 09.2020

Stationhand

Brownleigh Pastoral Company
01.2010 - 01.2020

Bachelor of Veterinary Science -

James Cook University (JCU)

QLD Certificate of Education -

St. Hilda’s School
Paige Burey