Tina Buxton

• Trained junior veterinary nurses enhancing overall team capability.
• Prepared animals for surgery with sterilisation and anaesthetic administration.
• Performed laboratory tests including urine analysis and blood counts, aiding in diagnostics.
• Administered medications under veterinarian's supervision, contributing to effective treatment plans.
• Assisted in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, aiding in recovery of pets.
• Cared for critically ill animals, providing compassionate support during difficult times.
• Conducted routine check-ups on animals, identifying potential health issues early on.
• Communicated effectively with clients for improved understanding of their pet's needs.

Running nurse clinics and puppy training classes

• Assisted with complex surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Ensured high standard of cleanliness in all kennels and operating theatres for disease prevention.
• Performed laboratory tests including urine analysis and blood counts, aiding in diagnostics.
• Coordinated appointments efficiently reducing waiting time for patients.
• Provided post-operative care by monitoring vital signs and administering prescribed medications.
• Participated in emergency response situations, demonstrating agility under pressure.
• Cared for critically ill animals, providing compassionate support during difficult times.
• Administered medications under veterinarian's supervision, contributing to effective treatment plans.
• Provided palliative end-of-life care upholding dignity and respect for all creatures.
• Assisted in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, aiding in recovery of pets.
• Prepared animals for surgery with sterilisation and anaesthetic administration.
• Educated pet owners about preventive healthcare measures leading to healthier pets.
• Interacted positively with a variety of animal species facilitating efficient clinical processes.
• Conducted routine check-ups on animals, identifying potential health issues early on.
• Demonstrated empathy towards distressed pet owners easing their anxiety.
• Administered vaccinations to prevent common diseases among domestic pets.
• Communicated effectively with clients for improved understanding of their pet's needs.
• Maintained animal health records to ensure accurate documentation of care.
• Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of practice, creating safe environment for staff and patients.
• Calculated, prepared and administered medications under veterinarian instruction.
• Offered steadfast emotional support to animal owners throughout distressing periods.
• Performed radiography, urine tests and other routine and laboratory tests to diagnose health conditions.
• Accepted payments and wrote receipts, answered calls and performed other reception duties.
• Educated pet owners on key aspects of animal health to improve patient health and wellbeing.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing outstanding follow-up care through house calls and follow-up emails,
• Disinfected medical implements, surgical rooms and transportation devices to maintain hygiene.
• Checked weight, heart rate and temperature of pets regularly, promptly reporting changes for quick resolution.
• Planned and executed animal nutrition programmes, helping pets quickly achieve optimal weight.
• Restrained or held animals during treatment, allowing veterinarian to carry out precise tasks.
• Stayed calm in veterinary emergencies and administered first aid in line with procedure.
• Provided hands-on assistance to veterinarians performing procedures and operations.

• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
• Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
• Cleaned work areas and equipment to maintain faultless hygiene standards.

• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
• Offered friendly, efficient customer service and handled challenging situations with ease.
• Ran successful puppy socialisation classes, dog walking groups to help clients socialise dogs of varying temperaments
• Fund raising events for NAWT and CPL regularly
• Did staff rotas
• Drug ordering and seeing reps
• Completed and passed CPD to include canine behaviour and training cert distinction with Animal care college.

Worked in mixed practice,organised rotas

Theatre/anaesthetics

Puppy classes

Sole qualified VN - lots of work with local dog warden and RSPCA cases.

Started as Trainee nurse and lived above the surgery-mixed practice.

Once qualified in 1989 became head nurse.