Saoirse Trench
Scone,Australia
Summary
Working in and Equine Intensive Care Unit for many years has strengthened my ability to remain calm, focused and compassionate while providing a high quality of care. From working in the UK for 6 months, I've furthered developed my skills, adaptability and confidence. I have also just recently gained the experience assisting with anaesthesia, patient monitoring and post-operative recovery, ensuring safety and comfort. I take pride in my work ethic and attention to detail and ability to work independently and within a dedicated veterinary team. I am now seeking the oppurtinty to continue my career in a new location where i can grow professionally, take on new challenges and contribute to a dedicated veterinary team.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Anaesthesia Assistant
Scone Equine Hospital
01.2025 - Current
- Working alongside head Anaesthetist
- Set up and perform leak testing of anaesthetic machines prior to daily use
- Complete documentation and verify consents
- Assist in coordinating schedules and relay information between surgeons and anaesthetist
- Provide guidance and oversight to new interns, helping prioritize tasks and maintain daily momentum
- Weigh, confirm correct patient prior to induction
- Perform vital sign checks pre-operatively prior to medication
- Catheter placement
- Calculate and prepare medication e.g. Induction agents and antibiotics under supervision
- Support intraoperative monitoring
- Stock and maintain Cubex
- Ensure all equipment and supplies are stocked, and available across the surgical department
- Assist in hand recovering of foals
- Assist in rope recovery of adult horses
- Assist in preoperative radiographs
ICU Nurse
Scone Equine Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2025
- Admitting elective and emergency admissions
- Autoclaving
- Assisting with infection control throughout clinic
- Assisting with scoping
- Assisting Medicine and surgery veterinarians
- Working with and without supervision
- Assisting and training of new seasonal nurses
- Administering medications to Neonates - Adults. IV/IM/PO/SQ
- Communicating with Veterinarians regarding patient progress.
- Monitor and care for splints
- Nasogastric feeding of neonates
- Monitoring and assisting with foals nursing
- Body temperature control
- Full examination of Neonates - Adults. TPR and Physicals.
- Documentation of clinical notes
- Intravenous catheter care
- Careful administering and monitoring of Intravenous fluid therapy for Neonates - Adults. Gravity fed or via pump.
- Managing recumbent Neonates
- Milking mares
- Assisting with bonding of critically ill neonates and maiden mares
- Time management
- Monitoring and treatments of Post operative cases
- Care for monitoring of seizing foals
- Blood collection Neonates - Adults
- Administering and monitoring of patients on, Dobutamine / insulin / lignocaine / Total Parental Nutrition etc.
- Experience with high case load
- Shift work
- Assisting with radiography
- Client confidentiality
- Discharging patients
- Maintenance of a clean and tidy workplace
- Daily re-stocking and ordering of items
- Implementing workplace safety procedures
ICU Foal Nurse
Rossdales
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Working with and without supervision
- Working within a large team
- Time management
- Shift work
- Communicating with Veterinarians regarding patient progress.
- Documentation of clinical notes
- Nasogastric feeding of neonates
- Managing recumbent Neonates
- Monitor and care for splints
- Careful administering and monitoring of Intravenous fluid therapy for Neonates - Adults. Gravity fed or via pump.
- Monitoring and assisting with foals nursing
- Administering medications to Neonates - Adults. IV/IM/PO/SQ
- Assisting with emergency admits, including Dystocia's and C-sections
- Resuscitation of compromised Neonates
- Care and monitoring of critical ill mares.
- Placement of over the wire catheters in Neonates and Adults
- Stomach tubing and refluxing of patients
- Administering and monitoring of patients on CRI's, Dobutamine / insulin / lignocaine / Total Parental Nutrition etc.
- Blood collection - Venous and Arterial
- Care for monitoring of seizing foals
- Monitoring of Nasal High flow therapy
- Training younger members of staff
Vet Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Scone Equine Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisting with Farrier
- Lameness work ups
- Sterile scrub for joint injections
- IV/IM/PO/SQ injections
- Care for Limonitic cases
- Communicating with clients
- General reception duties
- Assisting with radiographs
- Booking appointments for Farrier/Veterinarian
- Liaising with Farrier/Veterinarian
- Ordering of Veterinarian and Farrier stock
- Giving clients advise on products
Tafe Placement
Pet Medical Scone
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Restraining of cats/dogs
- Assisting Veterinarian in surgery whilst maintaining a sterile field
- Assisting with fluid therapy for cats/dogs
- Monitoring vitals signs
- Monitoring Anaesthesia under supervision
- Assisting with drug calculations
- Grooming of animals
- Re-stock and ordering of items
- Completing tasks set out within the Tafe criteria
- Following OHS procedures
Surgical Nurse
Scone Equine Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisting Surgeons and Anaesthetist Pre and Post op
- Cooperation and communication with Veterinary staff
- Documentation of clinical notes
- Implementing workplace safety procedures
- Sterilization of surgical instruments - Autoclaving and Ethylene oxide
- Sterile Preparation and nursing for elective surgery's
- Sterile preparation for emergency surgery's
- Preparation and Nursing of Orthopaedic Surgeries
- Preparation and nursing of Laparoscopy
- Client liaison
- Shift work and on call duties
Horse Handler Surgery
Scone Equine Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Handling newborn foals to adults
- Restraining for radiographs, joint injections, IM's/IV's and general vet work
- Supervision and overseeing of horse health pre and post op
- Handling of horses with critical injuries and emergencies
Stud Hand/ 2IC Foaling unit
Godolphin Woodlands
07.2015 - 09.2017
- Foaling down mares and reproductive work
- Daily care and intervention of newborn foals
- Treatments - IM/IV/PO
- Assisting with Veterinarians/farriers/dentist
- Weanling handling
- Mare and race horse sales
Locum sales leader
Emirates Park
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Handle and parading of Thoroughbred yearlings for sale
- Communication with potential clients
- Parading through sale rings
- Handling of large colts and filly's
- Maintenance of clean environment
- Feeding/mucking out
Breaking assistant
Godolphin Kelvinside
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Stable hand
- Handling of Thoroughbred yearlings
- Pre-training
- Mare Cover preparation
Education
Year 10 Secondary schooling -
01.2014
Mental Health first aid officer - undefined
Ripple effect wellbeing
01.2024
Forsythes Better Supervision Program - TAEDEL414 Mentor in the Workplace
01.2024
Certificate in Ethylene Oxide - undefined
01.2020
Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing - undefined
01.2019
Certificate III Horse breeding - undefined
Darley Australia
01.2014
Skills
- Problem solving
- Ability to work under pressure
- Willingness to learn
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Critical thinking
- Decision making
- Time management
Timeline
Anaesthesia Assistant
Scone Equine Hospital
01.2025 - Current
ICU Foal Nurse
Rossdales
01.2022 - 07.2022
ICU Nurse
Scone Equine Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2025
Vet Assistant/Administrative Assistant
Scone Equine Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Tafe Placement
Pet Medical Scone
01.2018 - 12.2019
Surgical Nurse
Scone Equine Hospital
01.2018 - 12.2018
Horse Handler Surgery
Scone Equine Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2017
Locum sales leader
Emirates Park
01.2016 - 12.2016
Stud Hand/ 2IC Foaling unit
Godolphin Woodlands
07.2015 - 09.2017
Breaking assistant
Godolphin Kelvinside
03.2014 - 12.2015
Mental Health first aid officer - undefined
Ripple effect wellbeing
Forsythes Better Supervision Program - TAEDEL414 Mentor in the Workplace
Certificate in Ethylene Oxide - undefined
Certificate IV Veterinary Nursing - undefined
Certificate III Horse breeding - undefined
Darley Australia