Sarah Harrison
Red Hill
Summary
Veterinary Technician with over 14 years' experience working in general practice, emergency and exotic animal settings with a strong work ethic: Reliable, compassionate, dedicated and responsible. A hard-working individual with excellent communication skills, a passion for education, veterinary nursing, marine animal care, wildlife care, management and animal behaviour. I have a strong focus on public education and continuing education within the educational, exotic, marine, wildlife and veterinary industries and wish to transition to a career scope to the education of the public and the care of animals within a Marine, zoological/tourism industry. Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Exotics Veterinary Nurse/Technician
The Unusual Pet Vets Jindalee
09.2019 - Current
- Surgical nursing duties, reception nursing duties, inpatient and outpatient duties, post care of exotic animals, social media interaction.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Trained and mentored other team members and students
- Maintained accurate medical records for efficient patient care and treatment followup.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Ensured effective recovery after surgical procedures through diligent post-operative monitoring and care of patients.
- Provided exceptional customer service through professional interactions with clients at the front desk, over the phone, or via email communications.
- Improved patient care by providing compassionate nursing support and assistance during examinations, surgeries, and treatments.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Assisted in surgeries by preparing surgical suites, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring anesthesia administration was safe and effective.
- Upheld high standards of hygiene within the clinic through diligent cleaning and disinfecting routines, reducing the risk of infection.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients under direct supervision of veterinarians, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to treatment plans.
Emergency Veterinarian Technician
Queensland Veterinary Specialists, Pet Emergency Team
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Surgical nursing duties, emergency and critical care of animals, administering medications, maintaining sterilisation, and client interaction.
General Practice Veterinary Nurse/Technician
Greencross Veterinary Practice, Kedron Brisbane
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Surgical nursing duties, administration of medications, preparation of animals for procedures, and nursing consultations.
Senior Retail Clothing Attendant
Factorie, Chermside Brisbane
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Customer service, communication skills, team management, and understanding KPI.
Retail Animal Attendant
Petstock, Everton Park Brisbane
01.2014 - 12.2015
- Basic care and handling of domestic and aquatic animals, daily retail duties.
General Practice Junior Veterinary Nurse/ Animal Attendant
Greencross Veterinary Practice, Chermside Brisbane
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Veterinary reception and customer service communications, basic care and handling of animals.
Education
Bachelor of Marine Science and Management -
Southern Cross University
08.2021
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology -
The University of Queensland
07.2017
Queensland Certificate in Agriculture -
The University of Queensland GVEC
12.2012
Certificate III and IV in Agriculture -
The University of Queensland GVEC
12.2012
Senior Certificate of Education -
Kelvin Grove State College
12.2011
Certificate II in Animal Studies -
AACC
11.2010
Skills
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Cornerstone software computer skills
- EasyVet Software computer skills
- RX works software computer skills
- Processing and Understanding Software of VetPay and open pay
- Smartflow software
- Queensland Manual Driver License
- Blue Card
- Patient Monitoring
- Wound Management
- Stress reduction techniques
- Compassionate Care
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Patient Examination
- Post Operative Care
- Medical record-keeping
- Surgical Assistance
- Emergency Care
- Laboratory Testing
Continuededucation
- PADI Open Water Diving certification
- PADI Advanced Water Diving Certification
- Diploma of Revised Psychology, 12/18
- Operant conditioning and learning, 12/20
Publicspeakingexperience
- Exotic Veterinary Nurse Training Webinar, Clinical Nursing of Common Cold water and tropical fish
- Totally Wild Television Series, Featured Veterinary Nurse, Two Episodes, 2019-2020
References
- Tegan Hunt, The Unusual Pet Vets Jindalee and Queensland Veterinary Specialists (Pet Emergency), Veterinarian, 0402600059, tegan.hunt@uqconnect.edu.au
- Jayde Crispo, The Unusual Pet Vets Jindalee, Practice Manager, Nursing Manager, 0455500856, jayde@unusualpetvets.com.au
Hobbies and Interests
- Animal Training and Behaviour
- Animal welfare
- Continuing education
- Client education
- Marine scientific diving
- Animal Research
- Environmental protection
- Beach cleanups
- Wildlife conservation
Timeline
Exotics Veterinary Nurse/Technician
The Unusual Pet Vets Jindalee
09.2019 - Current
Emergency Veterinarian Technician
Queensland Veterinary Specialists, Pet Emergency Team
01.2016 - 01.2019
General Practice Veterinary Nurse/Technician
Greencross Veterinary Practice, Kedron Brisbane
01.2016 - 12.2018
Senior Retail Clothing Attendant
Factorie, Chermside Brisbane
01.2014 - 12.2018
Retail Animal Attendant
Petstock, Everton Park Brisbane
01.2014 - 12.2015
General Practice Junior Veterinary Nurse/ Animal Attendant
Greencross Veterinary Practice, Chermside Brisbane
01.2009 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Marine Science and Management -
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology -
The University of Queensland
Queensland Certificate in Agriculture -
The University of Queensland GVEC
Certificate III and IV in Agriculture -
The University of Queensland GVEC
Senior Certificate of Education -
Kelvin Grove State College
Certificate II in Animal Studies -
AACC
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