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Sophie Battishall

Baulkham Hills,Australia

Summary

Third-year Animal and Veterinary Bioscience student, and Veterinary Nurse, with a particular interest in infectious disease and animal welfare. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care while continually enhancing clinical skills, and pursuing ongoing veterinary education. Known for excellent communication skills, a compassionate approach, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Nurse

West Blacktown Veterinary Clinic
Sydney, NSW
01.2025 - Current
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with veterinarian's instruction.
  • Educated pet owners on post-operative instructions, and general care for the patient
  • Assisted in pre-operative preparation, including sterilising and organisation of surgical equipment, prepping patients for procedures
  • Participated in continuing education programs related to veterinary nursing practices.
  • Executed blood collection for diagnostic testing with precision, minimising patient stress and ensuring accurate sample handling.
  • Administered and monitored intravenous catheters, maintaining sterile procedure and confirming secure placement for efficient treatment delivery.
  • Executed scaling and polishing on patients during dental staging procedures.
  • Conduct nursing consults and triage patients to optimise workflow for veterinarians.
  • Experienced with RxWorks system operations and insurance claims
  • Navigated cases of Feline calicivirus (FCV) and Canine parvovirus (CPV), showcasing knowledge in handling isolation patient situations.

Administration Officer

Kellyville Private Hospital
Sydney , NSW
03.2022 - 12.2024
  • Company Overview: Formerly known as The Hills Clinic
  • Adhered to strict guidelines to protect the privacy of patients
  • Coordinated patient scheduling, admissions and discharges and payments for billing
  • Spoke to patients and completed their admission paperwork for hospital stays
  • Organised paperwork such as patient charts and reports
  • Transcribed Doctors summary letters after each appointment
  • Daily banking for the hospital and each Doctor.
  • Handled phone calls and experienced in patient care.
  • Managed day-to-day office operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to policies.

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Petstock Vet Dural
04.2023 - 08.2023
  • Spoke with the client regarding their animals procedures and admissions
  • Discussed and provided information to clients regarding care on discharge
  • Prepared for surgical procedures and monitored anesthetics and recovery of patients
  • Assisted in conducting X-rays and ultrasounds on a range of animals
  • Successfully completed intravenous catheter placements, blood collections, urinary tests and laboratory work
  • Attended home visits alongside the veterinarian
  • Responsible for vaccinating the patients
  • Gathered and recorded patient histories, vital signs, and weights in medical records.
  • Took phone calls coordinating emergency procedures and bookings
  • Skilled and familiar with EzyVet
  • Maintained general hygiene of the clinic and cleaning of surgical equipment.
  • Cleaned, sterilized, and organized instruments and reusable supplies between appointments.

Animal Attendant

Hills Grooming
09.2018 - 02.2022
  • General grooming and bathing of a range of cats and dogs
  • Removed undercoat build up and conducted de-shedding on double coated canines such as Newfoundland's and Huskies
  • Spoke to customers regarding grooming styles, daycare services, pricing and cross-sold additional items
  • Handled administrative work such as answering phone calls and scheduling appointments and payments.

Education

Bachelor of Advanced Science - Veterinary Bioscience

The University of Sydney
Camperdown, NSW
01-2026

NSW Higher School Certificate -

Gilroy Catholic College
NSW
12.2021

Bachelor of Advanced Science - Animal Science & Zoology

Western Sydney University
Richmond, NSW

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Strong teamwork and collaborative attitude
  • Organisational skills
  • Time management
  • Veterinary software expertise
  • Adaptability and quick learning
  • Calm under high pressure scenarios

Affiliations

  • Previous volunteer at Castle Hill Veterinary Clinic (2018-2020) and Animal Welfare League (2024)
  • Previous placement at World League for the Protection of Animals (2025)
  • Completed a half marathon to raise money for the RSPCA, 2024
  • Completed City to Surf to raise money for the RSPCA (2023, 2024)
  • Duke of Edinburgh (2018–2020)

Timeline

Veterinary Nurse

West Blacktown Veterinary Clinic
01.2025 - Current

Trainee Veterinary Nurse

Petstock Vet Dural
04.2023 - 08.2023

Administration Officer

Kellyville Private Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2024

Animal Attendant

Hills Grooming
09.2018 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Advanced Science - Veterinary Bioscience

The University of Sydney

NSW Higher School Certificate -

Gilroy Catholic College

Bachelor of Advanced Science - Animal Science & Zoology

Western Sydney University

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