Lesley Ann Knox
Kilkenny,County Kilkenny
Summary
Dedicated veterinary nurse focused on delivering comprehensive animal care and client support.
Compassionate and driven to delivering high standards of patient care with a focus on evidence based veterinary medicine. Dedicated team player with a positive attitude and desire to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Village Vets Dundrum
Dublin, Leinster
2022.07 - Current
- Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures and monitored patients for safe anaesthesia.
- Utilised effective pain management techniques to improve patient comfort during procedures.
- Maximised veterinarian productivity by assisting in day-to-day functions, including surgical preparation procedures and canine and feline orotracheal intubation.
- Minimised patient stress by applying safe restraining techniques, using empathy and fear- free handling.
- Ensured optimal sanitary conditions in clinic by adhering to strict SOP protocols to prevent infection transmission.
- Administered therapeutic treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Ensured continuity of care by maintaining accurate and detailed medical records for each patient.
- Promoted client satisfaction by delivering efficient customer service.
- Educated pet owners on key aspects of animal health to improve patient health and wellbeing.
- Participated in out out-of-hours on-call requirements, including weekends and holiday rotations.
- Managed veterinary pharmacy and consumables to cover operational needs and prevent wastage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Nursing
University College Dublin
Dublin 2018.08 - 2022.06
QQI/ FETAC Level 5 - Animal Care
Carlow Institute of Further Education & Training
Carlow, County Carlow 2015.08 - 2016.06
QQI/FETAC Level 6 - Animal Science
Carlow Institute of Further Education & Training
Carlow, County Carlow 2016.08 - 2017.06
Skills
- Hospital infection control
- Animal welfare advocacy
- Emergency First Aid
- Stress-Free handling techniques
Accomplishments
Awarded veterinary nurse "Graduate of the year award" in 2022 by Veteirnary Council of Ireland
Awarded stage 3 Veterinary Nursing Scholarship by Univeristy College Dublin in 2020.
Awarded stage 4 Veterianry Nursing AcScholarship by Univeristy College Dublin in 2021.
References
Roisin Hargadon
0872793347
roisinh@villagevets.ie
Timeline
Registered Veterinary Nurse
Village Vets Dundrum
2022.07 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Nursing
University College Dublin
2018.08 - 2022.06
QQI/FETAC Level 6 - Animal Science
Carlow Institute of Further Education & Training
2016.08 - 2017.06
QQI/ FETAC Level 5 - Animal Care
Carlow Institute of Further Education & Training
2015.08 - 2016.06