Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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Rebecca Nicholson

Maroona

Summary

Forward-thinking professional bringing more than ten years of experience working for fast-paced veterinary practices. Exceptional success driving staff training and overseeing educational training, financial improvements and revenue increases for large specialty practices. As well as providing gold standard care to all patients from admission to discharge.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Practice Manager

Vet Cross
10.2015 - Current
  • Managed daily practice operations to optimise appointment scheduling, patient records management and billing functions.
  • Provided outstanding support to team of 8+ staff which helped improve process flow and boosted efficiency.
  • Ordered all office supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Provided supervision and management to team of support personnel.
  • Provided overall supervision and interaction with all hospital patients and cases presented in clinic from admit to discharge and also follow up afterwards
  • Provide education and all aspects of learning for junior veterinary nurses
  • Oversee accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Veterinary Nurse

North Bundaberg Vet Surgery
03.2009 - 10.2015
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases transmission
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
  • Ensured all aspects of veterinary nursing care was provided to patients in the most effective and gold standard manner

Education

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Australian College of Veterinary Nursing
Correspondence Material
09.2016

High School Diploma -

Bundaberg Christian College
Bundaberg, QLD
11.2011

Skills

  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • Records Management
  • Practice Management
  • Schedule Management
  • New Staff Training/ oversight of all staff performance
  • Customer service
  • Leadership abilities
  • Employee Training Program

Certification

Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

Additional Information

References


Dr Meghan Wehl (Current senior veterinarian at Vet Cross)

0419658552


Nadia Maragna (Current Manager at VC Rural)

0427066982



Timeline

Practice Manager

Vet Cross
10.2015 - Current

Veterinary Nurse

North Bundaberg Vet Surgery
03.2009 - 10.2015

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Australian College of Veterinary Nursing

High School Diploma -

Bundaberg Christian College
Rebecca Nicholson