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Sam Hardy

Sam Hardy

Artarmon,NSW

Summary

Dedicated Emergency and Critical Care (ECC) veterinary nurse with extensive experience across referral services. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care in high-pressure environments while fostering the growth and development of less experienced colleagues through mentorship and support.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Referral Emergency & Critical Care

North Shore Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre
01.2023 - Current
  • Provide advanced nursing support for ECC referral patients, including ventilated and high-dependency cases.
  • Perform triage of emergency patients, rapidly prioritising care and stabilisation.
  • Deliver advanced respiratory support including ventilator management and set-up and ongoing care of high-flow nasal oxygen supplementation.
  • Manage consumables and stock for critical care equipment, ensuring readiness for emergency use.
  • Conduct advanced nursing procedures: venepuncture, arterial blood gases, NG tube placement, central/long-stay catheter maintenance, urinary catheter placement and care.
  • Oversee daily ICU operations, including oxygen enclosures, equipment upkeep, and consumables management.
  • Train and mentor junior staff on ECC protocols, respiratory support techniques, and emergency procedures.

Referral Surgery

North Shore Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre
04.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted specialists in referral medicine and surgical cases, including perioperative and postoperative care.
  • Responsible for surgical theatre set-up and pack-down, surgical equipment ordering, and ensuring aseptic preparation of surgical instruments.
  • Performed anaesthesia monitoring for compromised and high-risk patients.
  • Supported diagnostic workflows through operation and upkeep of Radiometer ABL90, TEG 6s, and Idexx haematology/biochemistry analysers.
  • Provided inpatient monitoring, advanced catheter care, and nutritional support.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based treatment plans.

Referral Medicine

North Shore Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre
06.2020 - 04.2022
  • Supported referral medicine cases with advanced patient monitoring and inpatient nursing care.
  • Assisted in specialist-led diagnostic and treatment procedures.
  • Developed strong foundations in referral workflows, patient triage, and case management.

General Practice

North Shore Veterinary Hospital
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Delivered high-quality patient care in a busy GP setting, including anaesthesia monitoring, surgical support, and routine nursing procedures.
  • Assisted veterinarians in consultations and maintained client communication and education.
  • Supported diagnostics, pathology sample handling, and routine preventive care.

General Practice

Mosman Vet
10.2015 - 06.2019

Animal Attendant

Mosman Vet
02.2015 - 10.2017

Skills

  • Emergency & Critical Care (ECC) Nursing
  • Patient Triage & Stabilisation
  • Advanced Respiratory Management: Including Hi-flow nasal oxygen, and mechanical ventilation
  • ICU Maintenance & Critical Patient Monitoring
  • Surgical Nursing: theatre set-up/pack-down, instrument handling, surgical equipment ordering
  • Anaesthesia monitoring for both stable, & compromised patients
  • Blood Bank maintenance & Blood Product Handling
  • Diagnostic Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Radiometer ABL90, Idexx Catalyst, Idexx Procyte, Idexx Sedivue, Idexx Urinalysis, TEG 6s
  • Oxygen Enclosure Management
  • Advanced Procedures: venepuncture, arterial blood gas sampling, NG tube placement, advanced catheterisation techniques, urinary catheter placement, blood transfusion therapy
  • Staff Training & Teaching
  • Ordering, Stock Control & Resource Management
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Use of SmartFlow system
  • Experience with Rx Works software

Certification

  • Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing - [TAFE NSW, 2017]
  • Wildlife Treatment and Care course – [Taronga Veterinary Professional Training, 2021]
  • Advanced Critical Patient Care - [ACVN, 2022]
  • Attended the International Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Symposium (IVECCS) – [2025]
  • Veterinary Technician Multidisciplinary Review – [IVECCS, 2025]

Timeline

Referral Emergency & Critical Care

North Shore Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre
01.2023 - Current

Referral Surgery

North Shore Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre
04.2022 - 01.2023

Referral Medicine

North Shore Veterinary Specialist & Emergency Centre
06.2020 - 04.2022

General Practice

North Shore Veterinary Hospital
08.2019 - 06.2020

General Practice

Mosman Vet
10.2015 - 06.2019

Animal Attendant

Mosman Vet
02.2015 - 10.2017

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