Caitlin Jones

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive animal care solutions.
• Assisted in orthopaedic procedures and managed post-operative care effectively.
• Administered physiotherapeutic treatments as prescribed, enhancing patient recovery outcomes.
• Maintained detailed clinical records for efficient access and follow-up.
• Independently conducted canine social visit clinics to alleviate patient anxiety.
• Managed reception services to address and resolve requests from patients and clinicians.
• Participated in emergency response efforts, ensuring prompt treatment of critical cases.
• Educated pet owners on preventive care strategies to promote longevity.

Mixed and administered feeds tailored to dietary needs of individual horses. Maintained clean, organised stables to ensure animal well-being. Executed effective grooming and exercise processes to enhance horse condition. Instructed complete beginners to intermediate riders, covering theory and practical skills. Organised lessons and clubs while managing customer bookings independently. Guided rides through forest and beach, providing a safe environment for participants.

Completed the Nursing Progress Log alongside full-time work in practice. Worked extensively as part of each of the in-patient, surgical and medical teams, with exposure to and use of a mobile MRI machine, a CT machine, chemotherapy drugs, a variety of scope procedures (endo-, rhino-, colon-), multi-parameter monitors, IDEXX laboratory equipment and some physiotherapy techniques. Gained the experience of being scrubbed in during long orthopaedic procedures as well as experience with barrier nursing (Parvo- and MRSA).

Merchandised attractive shelf displays with current offerings to drive store sales. Processed cash, cheque and credit card payments at PoS, including refunds. Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone. Ensured that all hygiene standards were met.

Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments using an autoclave, cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to maintain infection control. Assisted the team in performing basic exams and restraining patients. Monitored health and behaviour of animals by looking for urine and faecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding. Responsible for creating client consent forms for the patients who have surgery the next day.

Maintained animal health and well-being by providing a variety of basic care, including organising cleaning schedules. Maintained cleanliness throughout the cattery and boarding areas to ensure animal welfare and well-being. Gained experience trimming Hedgehog claws.

Assisted with birthing of lambs. Fed ewes, pet lambs and sick calves and lambs. Helped move livestock throughout the farm, or into fields. Assisted in ringing and tagging lambs and ewes.