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Cerys Morgan

Aldershot,Hampshire

Summary

I am dedicated to developing my client communication across diverse situations whilst being adept at supporting veterinary professionals in both consultative and surgical settings. I demonstrate exceptional ability to communicate effectively with team members, particularly under high-pressure conditions, ensuring the best outcomes. I am committed to maintaining clean and organised work environments to enhance patient experiences and reduce the spread of bacteria and illnesses. I am experienced in caring for a wide range of pets, including exotics and rabbits, with a focus on delivering compassionate care to a high standard.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Surgical Kit Technician

Fitzpatrick Referrals
Godalming, Surrey
11.2021 - Current
  • Maintaining and preparing kit for surgeries, including specialist custom implants, specific to each surgeon.
  • Training new employees on surgical preparation techniques and assisting new interns on setting up kit tables and draping patients for surgery.
  • Maintaining and supervising the use of the lab machines including performing quality controls and ordering stock.
  • Scrubbing in to surgeries and assisting surgeons with complex procedures in high pressured situations, learning how to effectively communicate with team members.

Farm Labourer

Hollis Mead Organic Dairy Farm
Hooke, Dorset
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Maintaining and cleaning the barns to prevent spread of diseases and injuries in the herd.
  • Assisting in AI procedures and regular TB testing in compliance with the APHA
  • Routine milking of 400 cows where I would also be looking out for any injuries, lameness and udder problems.
  • Calf rearing where I would work out their nutritional requirements, monitoring any ill cows, administering medication where needed and castrating/dehorning calves where necessary.
  • Greeting visitor and giving people tours of the farm and teaching them about how our farm operates and how to care for calves.
  • Assisting vets in visits when a cow had become unwell, or if there were any difficulties during the calving period.

Student Veterinary Nurse

Medivet
Yateley, Hampshire
12.2018 - 05.2021
  • Performing general anaesthetics for a range of patients and surgeries.
  • Assisting in endoscopy and rhinoscopy procedures as well as routine laparoscopic spays.
  • Training new staff how to safely hold patients for examination and blood sampling/IV catheter placement.
  • Remain calm in emergency situations and help distressed and upset clients during difficult moments with their pets.
  • Process blood samples inhouse and prepare samples to be sent externally.
  • Assist in echocardiograms where I learnt to identify abnormalities and common conditions in different species.
  • Maintain a clean clinical space for clients and their pets to reduce the spread of any diseases.

Education

Foundation Degree in Science - Bioveterinary Science

University of Reading
09.2023 - 12.2023

A-Levels -

Open Study College
09.2020 - 06.2022

A-Levels -

Yateley Sixth Form
09.2016 - 09.2018

Skills

  • Communicating with clients in a wide range of situations
  • Supporting vets in consult and in surgery
  • Effectively communicating to team members, especially in high pressure situations
  • Keeping work areas clean and tidy to reduce the spread of bacteria and improve the patients experience
  • Caring for a variety of pets including exotics and rabbits

Affiliations

  • Running
  • Open water swimming
  • Gardening
  • Reading

Timeline

Foundation Degree in Science - Bioveterinary Science

University of Reading
09.2023 - 12.2023

Surgical Kit Technician

Fitzpatrick Referrals
11.2021 - Current

Farm Labourer

Hollis Mead Organic Dairy Farm
05.2021 - 08.2021

A-Levels -

Open Study College
09.2020 - 06.2022

Student Veterinary Nurse

Medivet
12.2018 - 05.2021

A-Levels -

Yateley Sixth Form
09.2016 - 09.2018
Cerys Morgan