Samantha Baigent
Perth,Australia
Summary
Highly skilled Senior Veterinary Technologist with extensive experience in small animal care. Possess strong skills in anaesthesia, emergency care, surgical nursing and mentoring. Have demonstrated ability to train junior nursing staff and provide a positive atmosphere for learning. Always looking for ways to improve my skills and ensuring the highest standard of care is provided to patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Veterinary Nurse
Lakeside Veterinary Centre
Perth, Australia
09.2023 - Current
- Responsible for coordinating daily surgical workflow, maintaining high standards of anaesthetic and patient care, and supporting the development of veterinary and veterinary nursing students.
- Creating and updating clinical policies and standard operating procedures.
- Performing clinic audits and recommending appropriate changes to management.
Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa
Christchurch, New Zealand
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Utilised advanced veterinary nursing skills such as epidurals and arterial line and central line placements.
- Roles included anaesthesia, theatre scrub, theatre support, lead hospital nurse and imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound).
- Fostered strong colleague relationships and demonstrated enthusiasm for quality patient care, contributing to a positive work environment.
Head Surgical Nurse
Northlands Animal Care Hospital
Christchurch, New Zealand
12.2017 - 05.2022
- Formulated anaesthetic protocols for complicated and compromised patients.
- Managed the smooth-running of the anaesthesia and surgery department.
- Connected with patients and families from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds to establish and maintain open communication for improved patient outcomes.
- Mentored colleagues and veterinary nurse students on a regular basis as a teaching clinic.
Education
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Science
Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand01.2017
Skills
- Extremely passionate about patient care
- Mentoring junior staff and students
- Proactive problem solving
- Effective communication
- Strong team leadership
- Anaesthetic planning, montitoring and trouble-shooting
- Extensive clinical skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Efficient time management
Hobbies and Interests
- Going on nature hikes with my two active dogs
- Trying out new recipes in the kitchen
- Reading and crossword puzzles
Certification
AVNAT Recognised Scheme
Timeline
Senior Veterinary Nurse
Lakeside Veterinary Centre
09.2023 - Current
Veterinary Nurse
Veterinary Specialists Aotearoa
05.2022 - 05.2023
Head Surgical Nurse
Northlands Animal Care Hospital
12.2017 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology - Veterinary Science
Massey University