Allana Sparkes
Newport,Caerphilly County Borough
Summary
Empathetic Registered Veterinary Nurse equipped to support diverse animal care needs. Liaises between veterinary personnel and clients to explain animal conditions and treatment needs. Skilled in assisting with basic procedures and surgical interventions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Registered veterinary nurse
IVC (Summerwood Veterinary Practice)
Blackwood, Caerphilly County Borough
04.2023 - Current
- Assisting veterinarians in surgery and other procedures.
- Conducting monitoring procedures, such as auscultation, sample collection and catheter placement.
- Administering treatments and medications, as directed by the Veterinary Surgeon.
- Performing dental procedures (scale and polish) and taking/ performing radiographs of animals.
- Preparing surgical equipment and disinfecting medical instruments.
- Educating pet owners on aftercare protocols.
- Educating pet owners on appropriate care for diabetic patients/ obese patients/ anorexic patients/ chronic liver disease patients and chronic kidney disease patients.
- Consoling unsettled animals.
- Supporting the veterinarians in providing the highest level of care for patients.
- Training and supervising other veterinary nursing staff.
- Being subject to on call duties.
Animal care assistant
Vet Partners (Valley Veterinary Hospital)
Gwaelod-Y-Garth , Cardiff
03.2022 - 04.2023
- Grooming animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and rodents.
- Cleaning/ preparing cages for inpatient animals meeting practice standards.
- Kept animals safe and secure throughout assessments and transportation.
- Monitored health of animals, reporting changes or causes for concern.
- Feeding animals according to their schedule and medical requirements.
- Ensuring all patient have access to fresh, clean water.
- Monitoring the animal’s health.
- Ensuring all animals are comfortable.
- Assisting with administrative duties.
- Assisting with reception duties such as: answering the phone, taking payments, insurance claims.
- Providing animals with the suitable amount of exercise.
- Restraining/ handling patients.
- Understanding needs of different types of animals.
Crew trainer
McDonalds
Newbridge, Caerphilly County Borough
10.2017 - 03.2022
- Reinforced hygiene and food safety procedures.
- Identified training needs and recommended action to appropriate supervisor.
- Role modelled ideal behaviour and standards across multiple stations.
- Maintained current knowledge of company standards and up-to-date food safety regulations.
- Set positive examples for team members by demonstrating quality service.
- Developed employees' skills in new tasks or stations.
- Received and processed cash and card payments accurately.
- Mentored junior employees to improve accuracy and efficiency when taking orders.
- Trained employees in customer service, food safety and performance requirements.
- Supported teams to achieve shift targets such as service times or waste minimisation.
- Provided regular feedback and constructive criticism on employee performance.
- Greeted customers warmly and provided friendly service, leading crew by example.
- Provided one-on-one coaching to employees needing improvement in performance.
- Assisted with recruiting and hiring staff members to fulfil departmental staffing needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Nursing
University of South Wales
Gylntaff 09.2023 -
Foundation Degree in Science - Veterinary Nursing
Coleg Gwent
Newport 09.2020 - 05.2023
Diploma Level 3 - Animal Management
Coleg Gwent
Newport 09.2018 - 06.2020
Diploma Level 1 - Horse Management
Coleg Gwent
Newport 09.2018 - 06.2019
GCSEs - All School Subjects
Cwmcarn High School
Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough 09.2015 - 07.2017
Skills
- RCVS Registered (RVN)
- Good Communication Skills
- Good Time Management Skills
- Productive
- Self- Efficient
- Good Organisational Skills
Languages
English
Fluent
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Nursing
University of South Wales
09.2023 -
Registered veterinary nurse
IVC (Summerwood Veterinary Practice)
04.2023 - Current
Animal care assistant
Vet Partners (Valley Veterinary Hospital)
03.2022 - 04.2023
Foundation Degree in Science - Veterinary Nursing
Coleg Gwent
09.2020 - 05.2023
Diploma Level 3 - Animal Management
Coleg Gwent
09.2018 - 06.2020
Diploma Level 1 - Horse Management
Coleg Gwent
09.2018 - 06.2019
Crew trainer
McDonalds
10.2017 - 03.2022
GCSEs - All School Subjects
Cwmcarn High School
09.2015 - 07.2017
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