Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Sophie O'Brien

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organisational skills eager to secure a mixed animal veterinary technician position. Organised and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities under stressful conditions, with a positive attitude. With 3 years experience in the industry, I am prepared to offer my skills to the team and help achieve company goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Equine Nurse

WestVets Equine Hospital
04.2023 - 11.2025
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
  • Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
  • Critical care, monitoring, and feeding (via nasogastric tube) of newborn foals.
  • Unaccompanied overnight shifts, sole responsibility for monitoring and caring for patients.

Horse Riding Instructor

Giddy Up Farm
10.2023 - 11.2025
  • Supported students needing extra assistance in learning basic tenets of horseback riding with patience and deliberation.
  • NDIS based lessons and support work.
  • Improved student confidence and riding skills through personalized instruction and feedback.
  • Taught proper communication and riding commands for optimal control and safety around horses.
  • Advised clients on proper horse care practices such as grooming techniques, nutrition management, and exercise routines.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology

University of Queensland
Gatton, QLD
11.2025

Skills

  • Emergency Care
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Bovine Pregnancy Testing
  • Neonatal equine feeding (via nasogastric tube)
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Post Operative Care
  • IV Fluid Administration
  • Wound Dressing and Suturing
  • Vaccination Administration

Certification

Certificate of Achievement in Bovine Reproductive Training (cattle pregnancy diagnosis)


Accredited in QLD and NSW by DAVID MCCABE licenced school certificate holder.

Registration number SUR001579 Queensland DPI ACEC.

Timeline

Horse Riding Instructor

Giddy Up Farm
10.2023 - 11.2025

Equine Nurse

WestVets Equine Hospital
04.2023 - 11.2025

Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology

University of Queensland

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Sophie O'Brien