Beata Spence
Upminster
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate animal care professional with extensive experience in patient monitoring, medication administration, and surgery recovery. Demonstrates exceptional skills in communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork, ensuring high standards of animal welfare and in-patient care. Proficient in anaesthetic monitoring, sample collection, and medical record-keeping with a strong commitment to data protection compliance. Adept at handling emergency first response situations and providing comprehensive animal care advice. Career goal: to continue advancing expertise in veterinary care while promoting the highest standards of animal welfare.
Engaging Facilitator with knack for creating interactive and inclusive environments. Enhanced team collaboration and streamlined processes, resulting in smoother project completions. Known for fostering open communication and resolving conflicts, ensuring productive outcomes for all participants.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Veterinary care assistant
Medway Park Vets
Gillingham, Kent
10.2017 - 11.2022
- Cleaned and sterilised equipment, instruments and materials used to treat animals to minimise risk of infection.
- Restrained or held animals during treatment, allowing veterinarian to carry out precise tasks.
- Provided hands-on assistance to veterinarians performing procedures and operations.
- Collected samples, produced radiographs and performed laboratory tests to support diagnoses.
- Prepared animals for specific treatments or procedures to minimise risk of complications.
- Carried out administrative activities to help veterinarian maintain up-to-date and accurate records.
- Monitored animal wellbeing throughout temporary residence, looking out for symptoms of other illnesses or injuries.
- Handled laboratory tasks such as blood sample testing to provide quick results.
- Assisted in dental treatments, preventing progression of oral diseases in pets.
- Managed the scheduling of appointments for efficient clinic operations.
- Maintained clean and sterilised environment for prevention of cross-contamination.
- Provided post-operative care, aiding swift recovery of animals.
- Handled patient records with diligence, ensuring data accuracy.
- Offered compassionate care to distressed animals, promoting a calm environment.
- Prepared animals for surgery to ensure smooth procedures.
Supply chain and accountancy assistant
PB & T Project Ltd.
11.2016
- Entered transactions into internal databases.
- Maintained and improved company bookkeeping processes.
- Verified accounting records, following up outstanding transactions.
- Reviewed customer invoices for accuracy and posted information to general ledger.
- Worked under guidance of accountants to prepare financial data in correct formats.
- Kept files organised and up-to-date for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Drafted documents and reports for management review.
- Screened incoming phone calls and relayed detailed messages.
- Coordinated events by managing budget, logistics and event support.
- Sourced and ordered office supplies within allocated budget.
- Optimised warehouse layout; enhanced operational efficiency.
- Ensured efficient supply chain operations by coordinating with suppliers and logistics partners.
Warehouse worker
HRGO Recruitments
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Packed orders accurately to prevent damages during transit.
- Picked, packed and dispatched high-volume orders, consistently exceeding warehouse performance targets.
- Kept warehouse clean, ensuring a safe working environment.
- Picked and despatched high-volume orders accurately.
- Completed work following safety rules for best working practices.
- Followed health and safety guidelines with diligent use of protective gear.
- Performed duties safely in line with warehouse rules, promoting best working practices.
- Communicated with all levels of staff, maintaining positive, productive working environments.
Shop assistant
Harbour bakery
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Greeted every customer warmly, promoting friendly atmosphere.
- Maintained clean, appealing shop environment for comfortable shopping experience.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
- Managed stock levels on shop floor for continuous product availability.
- Organised stock and checkout area proactively between serving customers to maintain orderly shop floor.
- Shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing, organised displays to engage customers.
- Covered extra shifts and maintained flexible schedule to achieve store goals.
- Completed opening and closing duties in line with established schedule.
Veterinary nurse
Jakovo veterinarijos centras
09.2013 - 03.2016
- Educated pet owners on key aspects of animal health to improve patient health and wellbeing.
- Calculated, prepared and administered medications under veterinarian instruction.
- Cleaned and sterilised equipment, instruments and materials used to treat animals to minimise risk of infection.
- Restrained or held animals during treatment, allowing veterinarian to carry out precise tasks.
- Provided hands-on assistance to veterinarians performing procedures and operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of practice, creating safe environment for staff and patients.
- Collected samples, produced radiographs and performed laboratory tests to support diagnoses.
- Quickly responded to medical emergencies, working calmly and professionally under pressure.
- Disinfected medical implements, surgical rooms and transportation devices to maintain hygiene.
- Assisted with routine medical tests and evaluations, documenting findings to aid care planning.
- Checked weight, heart rate and temperature of pets regularly, promptly reporting changes for quick resolution.
- Prepared animals for specific treatments or procedures to minimise risk of complications.
- Helped to administer precise quantities of anaesthetics and oxygen during treatment.
- Cared for animals undergoing treatment and in temporary residence to minimise distress.
- Stayed calm in veterinary emergencies and administered first aid in line with procedure.
- Took measurements to track post-treatment or post-procedure recovery.
- Provided animal care information on behaviour and parasite control.
- Examined pets on arrival and prioritised treatment based on care needs to maintain optimal patient flow.
- Performed technical tasks to facilitate artificial insemination of animals.
- Ensured high standard of cleanliness in all kennels and operating theatres for disease prevention.
- Assisted with complex surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Administered medications under veterinarian's supervision, contributing to effective treatment plans.
- Communicated effectively with clients for improved understanding of their pet's needs.
- Provided post-operative care by monitoring vital signs and administering prescribed medications.
- Maintained animal health records to ensure accurate documentation of care.
- Participated in emergency response situations, demonstrating agility under pressure.
- Performed laboratory tests including urine analysis and blood counts, aiding in diagnostics.
- Prepared animals for surgery with sterilisation and anaesthetic administration.
Waitress
Crown Plaza Lithuania
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Maintained clean and organised dining area for customer comfort.
- Served meals and drinks with professionalism and skill, maintaining high presentation and quality standards.
- Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
- Followed health and hygiene standards when handling food and cleaning restaurants.
- Prepared tables for guests and reset tables between customers.
- Kept tables clear of used crockery, glassware and cutlery.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service.
Facilitator for adults with learning disabilities
The Learning Centre
Romford, Havering
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained confidential case documentation in line with data protection regulations.
- Supported educational planning by writing assignments and sequencing learning programmes.
- Planned sessions following programme requirements and determined ways to deliver sessions to meet participant needs.
- Adapted facilitation style to suit varying audience needs.
- Managed conflict within groups, ensuring smooth operation.
- Met needs of clients with learning difficulties and handled challenging behaviours.
- Observed children during social interactions and encouraged positive choices for minimising and resolving conflicts.
- Offered students personalised support during in-class activities and projects.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Encouraged students to work together to complete projects and solve problems.
- Monitored children in spaces between classes, keeping disruptions to minimum.
- Organised class spaces and prepared materials for upcoming teacher lessons.
- Delivered additional learning support opportunities to small student groups, enabling improved academic confidence.
- Checked medication schedules and patient needs to verify correct medication administration.
- Prepared necessary equipment and technology ahead of class.
- Assisted teacher with using support equipment and computers during lessons.
- Taught students important learning, study and behaviour management skills for academic success.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs and tracked behaviours to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Managed challenging behaviours effectively through use of de-escalation techniques, maintaining an orderly classroom atmosphere.
Education
Vilnius Tuskulenu Middle school
Vilnius, Lithuania 09.2001 - 06.2009
Vilnius Uzupio Gymnasium
Vilnius, Lithuania 09.2009 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Nurse
Vilnius college of applied science
Vilnius, Lithuania 09.2013 - 06.2016
Skills
- Communication
- Non-Violent communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Computer literacy
- Emergency first response
- Animal care advice
- Self-motivation
- Surgery recovery
- Patient monitoring
- Sample collection
- Professionalism
- Animal welfare
- Animal Care
- Medication Administration
- In-patient care
- Organised
- Attention to Detail
- Dedication to animal welfare
- Medical record-keeping
- Cage and clinic cleaning
- Patient positioning
- Anaesthetic monitoring
- Teamwork
- Animal handling
- Patient care
- Surgical equipment knowledge
- Work under pressure
- Time-management
Languages
Lithuanian
Native
English
Fluent
Russian
Advanced
Polish
Elementary
Reference upon request
- Jakov Sengaut, Director at Jakovo Veterinary Centre,
- Pavelas Trusevicius, Director at Vilniaus College Buivydiskiu Veterinary clinic,
- Andrius Bendoraitis, Director at PB & T Project Ltd.,
- Shira Jayasurija, Director at Medway Park Vets.,
- Michael Spence, Director at The Learning Centre
Timeline
Facilitator for adults with learning disabilities
The Learning Centre
11.2022 - Current
Veterinary care assistant
Medway Park Vets
10.2017 - 11.2022
Supply chain and accountancy assistant
PB & T Project Ltd.
11.2016
Warehouse worker
HRGO Recruitments
09.2016 - 11.2016
Shop assistant
Harbour bakery
07.2016 - 09.2016
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Nurse
Vilnius college of applied science
09.2013 - 06.2016
Veterinary nurse
Jakovo veterinarijos centras
09.2013 - 03.2016
Waitress
Crown Plaza Lithuania
06.2013 - 08.2013
Vilnius Uzupio Gymnasium
09.2009 - 06.2013
Vilnius Tuskulenu Middle school
09.2001 - 06.2009
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