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Samantha Jenner

Perth

Summary

I am an enthusiastic, meticulous and reliable nurse, who has comprehensive organization skills and a focus on providing excellence in veterinary care, as part of a vibrant and supportive team I also work strongly and independently as a solo nurse. I have 12 years of extensive experience working full time as a veterinary nurse. My routes in this industry started in a busy small animal hospital in the inner west City Sydney, New South Wales just over 12 years ago. I have since relocated to Perth, Western Australia and worked a further 7 years throughout a few practices. My main goal is providing clients and their pets with compassionate and professional services in the veterinary medical industry. I also enjoy all aspects of surgical nursing, small animal dentistry and administrative and clerical duties. I am very passionate about implementing low-stress handling techniques and medical care compassion and love for my patients as well as providing the best quality customer service and care.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Nurse

Morley Vet Centre
05.2021 - Current
  • Small animal general practice veterinary nurse position, practicing gold standard veterinary medicine in a busy clinic environment.
  • Providing professional and personable customer service to clients.
  • Excellent patient care by implementing a high level of knowledge and experience, as well as focusing on low stress handling techniques, especially catering to fear, anxiety and stress (FAS) patients.
  • Restraining animals in a safe and skilled manner during procedures and examinations.
  • Preparing the clinic and patients for surgical procedures in the correct manner.
  • Obtaining pathology samples and performing diagnostics.
  • Calculating, preparing and administering medications (subcutaneously, intramuscular, intravenous and orally) to patients under direction from a Veterinarian.
  • Monitoring patients under sedation and anaesthesia for surgical procedures.
  • General reception and administration duties, including handling of cash, operating cash registers and EFTPOS machines, filing, record keeping, management of client accounts.
  • Assisted with grooming and groom outs of patients under anaesthetic and non-sedated clients.
  • Care of hospitalised and boarding animals including fluid/ wound management, feeding and cleaning.
  • General housekeeping duties and cleaning of instruments and medical equipment.

Veterinary Nurse

Warwick Veterinary Hospital
04.2020 - 05.2021
  • Small animal general practice veterinary nurse position, practicing gold standard veterinary medicine in a busy clinic environment.
  • Providing professional and personable customer service to clients.
  • Excellent patient care by implementing a high level of knowledge and experience, as well as focusing on low stress handling techniques.
  • Assisting veterinarians in consultations, as well as in the restraint and administration of treatment to patients.
  • Assisting veterinarians in surgery, including the preparation of patients for routine and non-routine surgical procedures, monitoring patient vital parameters during anaesthesia, implementing treatment protocols as directed by the veterinarian.
  • Experience in utilising a variety of anaesthetic monitoring equipment, including Doppler blood pressure monitoring and SPO2 monitoring equipment.
  • Performing dental procedures including scale and polishes and discussing dental health and hygiene measures with clients.
  • Assisting veterinarians in positioning patients for radiographs and taking XRAYS.
  • Placing intravenous catheters, collecting venous blood samples and utilising in-house blood testing equipment.

Veterinary Nurse

Caryn Veterinary Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2020


  • Monitoring anesthesia during surgery.
  • Assisting in surgeries (preparation, instrument handling, patient monitoring).
  • Administering medications (oral, injectable, topical).
  • Performing diagnostic tests (e.g., blood tests, urinalysis, fecal analysis).
  • Taking X-rays and assisting in diagnostic imaging.
  • Monitoring vital signs and patient status.
  • Placing IV catheters and administering IV fluids.
  • Wound care and dressing changes.
  • Dental care (scaling, polishing, dental radiography).
  • Collecting lab samples (blood, urine, faeces).
  • Prepping animals for surgery (clipping, scrubbing, sedation).
  • Providing emergency first aid and CPR.
  • Feeding and exercising inpatients.
  • Providing enrichment and comfort to hospitalized animals.
  • Handling and restraining animals safely and humanely.
  • Cleaning and maintaining kennels and cages.
  • Bathing and grooming (basic hygiene care).
  • Monitoring behaviour and reporting changes.
  • Microscopy (e.g., examining blood smears, ear swabs, skin scrapes).
  • Operating lab equipment (centrifuge, haematology analyzer).
  • Running diagnostic tests and interpreting preliminary results.
  • Maintaining medical records.
  • Updating patient charts and treatment logs.
  • Ordering and stocking medications and supplies.
  • Client communication and education.
  • Assisting with billing and appointment scheduling.
  • Providing discharge instructions.
  • Educating owners on nutrition, parasite prevention, post-operative care, medication administration, etc.
  • Demonstrating techniques (e.g., how to administer insulin or pills).
  • Grief support during euthanasia and end-of-life care.
  • Performing parasite control treatments.
  • Assisting in wellness exams.
  • Collecting and submitting samples for routine screenings.
  • Cleaning and disinfecting equipment, exam rooms, and surgical areas.
  • Sterilizing surgical instruments.
  • Maintaining infection control protocols.
  • Attending workshops and training sessions.


Veterinary Nurse

Vetwest Animal Hospitals
05.2018 - 06.2019
  • Small animal general practice veterinary nurse position, practicing gold standard veterinary medicine in a busy clinic environment.
  • Providing professional and personable customer service to clients.
  • Excellent patient care by implementing a high level of knowledge and experience, as well as focusing on low stress handling techniques.
  • Conducting nurse consultations, including nail trims, weight loss clinics, and other general consultations, and completing consultation notes.
  • Assisting veterinarians in consultations, as well as in the restraint and administration of treatment to patients.
  • Assisting veterinarians in surgery, including the preparation of patients for routine and non-routine surgical procedures, monitoring patient vital parameters during anaesthesia, implementing treatment protocols as directed by the veterinarian.
  • Experience in utilising a variety of anaesthetic monitoring equipment, including Doppler blood pressure monitoring.
  • Performing dental procedures including scale and polishes and discussing dental health and hygiene measures with clients.
  • Assisting veterinarians in positioning patients for radiographs.
  • Placing intravenous catheters, collecting venous blood samples and utilising in-house blood testing equipment.
  • Administering medications to patients intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, orally and rectally.

Veterinary Nurse

Haberfield Veterinary Hospital
05.2013 - 02.2018
  • Small animal general practice veterinary nurse position, practicing a high standard of veterinary medicine in a family owned veterinary practice.
  • Developing close professional relationships and providing excellent care for long term clients and their pets.
  • Continually improving veterinary nursing knowledge and handling skills.
  • Performing general reception and administration duties, including filing, handling cash and operating cash registers, answering the clinic phone and directing clients as appropriate.
  • Assisting the veterinarian in surgery, including anaesthetic monitoring, preparing patients for surgical procedures, administration of intravenous fluids, and recovering patients post-operatively.
  • Performing routine dental procedures, including dental scale and polishes.
  • Assisting veterinarians in radiographic positioning.
  • Administering medications under the direction of veterinarians via intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous, rectal and oral routes.
  • Collecting venous blood samples and placing intravenous catheters.
  • Restraining patients via low-stress handling techniques.
  • Performing stocktake and ordering equipment and consumables for the hospital.
  • Engaging in continuing education seminars for veterinary nurses.

Dispense Technician

Roy Young Chemist Chatswood
01.2012 - 04.2013
  • Dispense technician position in a pharmacy with a large client base.
  • Creating medication packs for nursing homes and individual clients.
  • Handling and dispensing patient prescriptions.
  • Daily ordering of pharmaceutical products and medications.
  • Weekly stocktake and merchandising of retail products, replenishing stock within the chemist.
  • Excellence in customer service, with knowledge of a wide range of pharmaceutical and retail products.
  • General administration duties, including scanning documents and spread sheet data entries.
  • General housekeeping duties and ensuring common areas remained clean.

Pharmacy Assistant

Pulse Pharmacy Chatswood
04.2012 - 04.2013
  • Pharmacy assistant position in a busy pharmacy, with a large client base.
  • Providing excellent customer service, assisting clients in selection of products in the pharmacy with a high level of knowledge surrounding retail and pharmaceutical products.
  • General administration duties, including faxing and scanning documents and performing data entries on spreadsheets.
  • General reception duties, including operating cash registers, handling cash, and communicating with clients.
  • Thorough record keeping, budget keeping, and adhering to monthly business targets.
  • Performing daily drug and retail product stocktake and ordering.

Hairdresser

Noddy’s on King Hairdressers
01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Hairdressing position, including completion of an apprenticeship, in a busy and structured team environment.
  • Providing excellent customer service, with a sound knowledge of retail products
  • General reception duties, including answering phones, data entry and booking client appointments.
  • Performing colour work, including application of foils, tints and semi-permanent dyes.
  • Performing clipper cuts and various haircuts in various styles.
  • Cleaning and appropriate sanitation of hairdressing equipment, as well as safe handling of chemicals.

Education

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Australian College of Veterinary Nursing
Perth, Western Australia
01.2021

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Tafe NSW - Ultimo Campus
01.2017

Certificate III - Hairdressing

Sydney Institute of Technology, Petersham Campus
Sydney, NSW
01.2009

School Certificate - undefined

Casimir Catholic College
Marrickville, Sydney, NSW
01.2006

Skills

Clinical & Technical Skills

  • Advanced anesthesia monitoring and induction techniques

  • Surgical assistance (eg, instrument handling, sterile technique)

  • IV catheter placement (including difficult veins)

  • Blood collection (jugular, cephalic, saphenous, etc)

  • Wound management (bandaging, debridement assistance)

  • Dental procedures (scaling, polishing, charting, dental radiographs)

  • Emergency triage and basic life support (CPR, shock management)

  • Radiography (positioning, safety protocols, digital systems)

  • Laboratory diagnostics (blood smears, cytology, urinalysis, etc)

  • Fluid therapy administration (calculations, monitoring)

  • Medication calculations and administration (IM, IV, SC, oral)

Cognitive & Decision-Making Skills

  • Critical thinking in fast-paced or emergency situations

  • Accurate patient assessment and monitoring

  • Problem-solving under pressure

  • Recognizing signs of pain, distress, or deterioration

  • Prioritization of tasks and cases effectively

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

  • Client communication and education (explaining treatments, home care)

  • Compassionate euthanasia support for grieving clients

  • Team collaboration with vets, nurses, and support staff

  • Conflict resolution and professional diplomacy

  • Clear record-keeping and medical documentation

Animal Handling & Behaviour

  • Low-stress animal handling and restraint techniques

  • Understanding of animal behaviour and body language

  • Behavioural triage and support (especially in cats and reactive dogs)

Organizational & Management Skills

  • Time management across multiple patients and duties

  • Stock control (ordering, rotating inventory)

  • Maintenance of sterile environments and infection control

  • Training and mentoring junior staff or student nurses

Knowledge & Professionalism

  • In-depth knowledge of veterinary pharmacology

  • Understanding of zoonotic diseases and biosecurity

  • Familiarity with veterinary ethics and legal responsibilities

  • Commitment to CPD (Continuing Professional Development)

Timeline

Veterinary Nurse

Morley Vet Centre
05.2021 - Current

Veterinary Nurse

Warwick Veterinary Hospital
04.2020 - 05.2021

Veterinary Nurse

Caryn Veterinary Hospital
07.2019 - 04.2020

Veterinary Nurse

Vetwest Animal Hospitals
05.2018 - 06.2019

Veterinary Nurse

Haberfield Veterinary Hospital
05.2013 - 02.2018

Pharmacy Assistant

Pulse Pharmacy Chatswood
04.2012 - 04.2013

Dispense Technician

Roy Young Chemist Chatswood
01.2012 - 04.2013

Hairdresser

Noddy’s on King Hairdressers
01.2009 - 01.2012

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Tafe NSW - Ultimo Campus

Certificate III - Hairdressing

Sydney Institute of Technology, Petersham Campus

School Certificate - undefined

Casimir Catholic College

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Australian College of Veterinary Nursing

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