April44 Chocolate
Veterinary Care Assistant
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About
I am a bright, bubbly, caring and very friendly person. Whom is never without a smile on my face, I have worked within veterinary for 8 years.
I have a huge passion for all animal's and there welfare. I have high level of both customer service experience, along with high standards for all the animal's in my care. I am a hard working individual and can work well within a team and on my own.
I love a challenge and I'm always willing to learn new skills and knowledge within my career. I have a big interest in both feline and canine behaviour and nutrition. I wish one day to further my career and to become a RVN.
Experience
With having worked within the veterinary industry a long while, I have gained such vital and importan skills and knowledge.
I started as a receptionist, this then lead me on to be a Veterinary care assistant. Within both these roles I have gained great experience and knowledge to allow me to be my best within my job and how to handle different situations.
I'm always willing to learn new skill sets and I do enjoy a spot of CPD within my own time at home.
Education
Hasland Hall School 2001-2006
GCSE'S - 5x C's , 3x D's, 1 F
Additonal Certificates
NVQ level 2 in Adult Numeracy, Advanced Apprenticeship in Customer Care Service
Chesterfield College: 2006-2008 BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts - Passed
Broomfield Hall College: 2008-2009 BTEC First Diploma in Animal Care - Distinction Star
Open Study College : 2012-2013 Veterinary Care Assistant - Passed
Bottle Green Training: 2017-2018 Veterinary Care Assistant- Passed
Work Experience: Skegness Seal Sanctuary, RSPCA Chesterfield, Spire Veterinary Practice
Carrick Vets- receptionist Octber 2015- December 2015
Vets4pets Chesterfield- Veterinary Car Assistant June 2016- March 2019
Staveley Vets- Veterinary Care Assistant March 2019- Sep 2021
Alfreton Park Veterinary hospital
Nov 2021 - June 2022
PDSA Veterinary hospital Nottingham June 2022- Present
- Registration of clients
- Answer phones
- Cleaning duties/ deep cleans
- Assisting both Vets/Nurses wit restraining of animals
- Assisting in consult with vet/nurse
- Raising of viens for bloods/placing of Iv with nurses or Vets
- Preparing theatre
- Preparing all other work stations needed (x-ray, dental, prep)
- Cleaning down theatre
- Preparing surgical areas
- Opening up/closing down all area's
- Cash handling
- Stock rotation
- Stock ordering
- Deal with all deliveries
- Barrier nursing
- Dispensing of medication
- Giving of medication to hospitalised animals
- Discharging of animals
- Ward duty (TPR checks, cleaning kennels, walking )
- Feeding of all animals
- Recovery on wards
- Updating clients on any hospitalised animals, if directed by the nurse/Vet.
- Disposable of ALL Clinical waste correctly
- Advising clients on flea/worm treatment and vaccines
- Informing clients, of how to correctly give medication
- Sterilising of surgical equipment
- Packing kits
- Assisting in X-rays with nurse
- Clipping of nails
- Handling complaints/ enquiries
