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Joanne Kempthorne
Launceston,Devon
Summary
**Hands-On Animal Welfare** Dependable animal care professional with strengths in handling livestock, monitoring welfare and following hygiene procedures. Supports both routine care and urgent treatment. Brings sound judgement, teamwork and steady commitment to animal wellbeing. Hard working, reliable and willing to learn new skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Plymouth Veterinary Group
Plymouth, Devon
08.2008 - Current
- Delivered compassionate nursing care to hospitalised animals, monitoring their recovery post-operation.
- Provided emergency first aid to animals in critical condition.
- Administered subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous injections as required. Including for vaccinations and treatment.
- Performed routine laboratory tests to diagnose diseases.
- Conducted routine health checks, referring to a vet if necessary.
- Monitoring the health and welfare of animals over their lifetime, assessing any changes in health status and treating as needed.
- Handled animals safely and responsibly.
- Maintained stock levels of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, placing orders when necessary.
- Followed sanitisation, health and hygiene regulations, sterilising equipment as required.
- Prepared appropriate housing for animal arrivals, providing food, water and bedding.
- Following care plans
Animal Welfare Assistant
Woodside Animal Welfare Trust
Plymouth, Devon
01.1999 - 07.2006
- Guided new staff and volunteers in animal care best practices, improving team efficiency and animal welfare.
- Conducted daily assessments of animal's health and well-being, arranging veterinary care when necessary
- Managed livestock, including feeding, watering, herding, and monitoring health, to maintain optimal animal welfare standards.
- Cleaning and feeding domestic animals and livestock, providing appropriate bedding and nutrition.
- Monitored health and wellbeing of livestock reporting any concerns.
- Use of agricultural machinery.
- Milking.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Veterinary Nursing
Bicton College of Agriculture
Exeter01-2018
NVQ Level 2 - Animal Nursing Assistant
Bicton Clegge of Agriculture
Exeter01-2009
NVQ Level 2 - Animal Care
Bicton College of Agriculture
Exeter01-1998
GCSEs - GCSE's
Ivybridge Community College
DeconSkills
- Injection administration
- Medication Administration
- Sample collection
- Clinical hygiene
- Infection control procedures
- Sterilisation techniques
- Emergency triage
- Animal handling
- Welfare monitoring
- Animal monitoring
- Risk assessment
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication stock
- Stock control
- Work under pressure
- Time-management
- Decision making
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Self-motivation
- Physical stamina
Interests
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Plymouth Veterinary Group
08.2008 - Current
Animal Welfare Assistant
Woodside Animal Welfare Trust
01.1999 - 07.2006
NVQ Level 3 - Veterinary Nursing
Bicton College of Agriculture
NVQ Level 2 - Animal Nursing Assistant
Bicton Clegge of Agriculture
NVQ Level 2 - Animal Care
Bicton College of Agriculture
GCSEs - GCSE's
Ivybridge Community College