Holly Griffith
Chard,Somerset
Summary
I am a compassionate and dedicated Student Veterinary Nurse with experience in emergency out of hours and critical care. I am wanting to expand my knowledge and further my career. I work extremely well in high pressure situations and enjoy the challenges emergency care brings.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work history
Student Veterinary Nurse
Coombefield Veterinary Hospital
Axminster , Devon
04.2022 - Current
- Examined patients on arrival and prioritised treatment based on care needs and urgency of the situation.
- Conducted anaesthesia monitoring to prevent complications before, during and after surgical procedures.
- Maximised patient and owner confidence by providing detailed education on procedures and treatments.
- Minimised risk of infection by cleaning and sterilising surgical equipment in line with practice procedures.
- Optimised patient outcomes, administering medication dosages according to patient characteristics.
- Accepted payments and wrote receipts, answered calls and performed other reception duties.
- Checked weight, heart rate and temperature of pets regularly, promptly reporting changes to Veterinary for quick resolution.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of practice, creating safe environment for staff and patients.
Cleaner
Green Machine
Taunton, Somerset
01.2020 - 04.2022
- Safely stored cleaning solutions, equipment and chemicals.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to properly dispose of waste and materials.
- Worked quickly to complete cleaning within allotted timeframes.
- Completed termly deep cleaning.
Student Veterinary Nurse
BlackRock Vets
Burnham-on-Sea, Somerset
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Kept equipment in good working order and reported any faults.
- Planned and executed nutritional programmes, helping patients improve their body condition score.
- Held and monitored animals during procedures.
- Ensured the practice continued to carry out feline friendly care.
Receptionist
County Veterinary Clinic
Taunton, Somerset
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Greeted incoming customers in a professional manner and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered telephone calls per day, compiling detailed notes and promptly forwarding as required.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive impression of the company.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Animal Studies
Hartpury University
Hartpury 09/2019 - 09/2020
BTEC - Applied Science (Chemistry, Biology and Physics)
Strode College
Street 09/2017 - 07/2019
GCSEs - Maths (B), Physics (B), Chemistry (C), Biology (C), English (C), Drama (Merit)
Healthfield Community School
Taunton 09/2011 - 06/2016
Skills
- Patient care
- Patient triage
- Compassion
- Emergency experience
- Anaesthesia
- Routine care
- Hospitalisation care
- Patient monitoring
References
Carly Fowler RVN - BTC - FOWLERC@btc.ac.uk
Timeline
Student Veterinary Nurse
Coombefield Veterinary Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Student Veterinary Nurse
BlackRock Vets
09.2021 - 03.2022
Receptionist
County Veterinary Clinic
05.2021 - 09.2021
Cleaner
Green Machine
01.2020 - 04.2022
Certificate of Higher Education - Animal Studies
Hartpury University
09/2019 - 09/2020
BTEC - Applied Science (Chemistry, Biology and Physics)
Strode College
09/2017 - 07/2019
GCSEs - Maths (B), Physics (B), Chemistry (C), Biology (C), English (C), Drama (Merit)
Healthfield Community School
09/2011 - 06/2016
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