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JOSIE RYAN

Brussels

Summary

Detail-oriented and passionate professional with a background in veterinary science and a deep commitment to animal welfare advocacy and the arts. Proven success in thriving under pressure, honed through a successful veterinary career. My strong organisational skills and effective time management highlight my ability to handle various responsibilities seamlessly. What makes me unique is the blend of my scientific expertise and artistic creativity. I firmly believe that these seemingly disparate fields complement each other, allowing me to approach challenges with a factual, scientific perspective, while my creativity empowers me to think outside the box. I am actively seeking a workplace that recognises and values these dual qualities, providing an environment where I can apply my skills and foster professional growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Nurse

Animali Dierenartsenpraktijk
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Administration duties; managed email communication with clients, data entry, coordinated meetings, handled invoicing, drafted and edited documents, responded to inquiries (English, French, Dutch) and maintained databases
  • Working under pressure with multiple requests from senior staff
  • Enhanced staff training initiatives through mentoring new veterinary nurses on clinical protocols and best practices.
  • Educated pet owners on preventive healthcare measures, enhancing overall pet wellness within the practice''s clientele base.

Veterinary Nurse

VETLIFE Centre Vétérinaire
09.2020 - 05.2023
  • Administration duties
  • Social media advertising targeting English audience
  • Assist in event planning
  • Multilingual communication
  • Organisation management; Maintaining the clinic’s organisation, especially in the surgical theatre, schedule for surgeries, managing nurses and vets, stock control and hospital management
  • Environmental management; I was in charge of implementing environmental projects for recyclable medical waste
  • Working under pressure in surgical settings
  • Teaching and training incomers
  • Customer service; handling customers before and after surgery, invoice, data collection and bereavement (death of an animal).

Veterinary Nurse

Dierenkliniek Causus
01.2020 - 07.2020

Veterinary Nurse

CitiVet Tamboerskloof
12.2018 - 12.2019

Veterinary Nurse

Knysna Animal Welfare Veterinary Clinic
06.2018 - 11.2018

Wildlife Veterinary Assistant

Kwantu Private Game Reserve
01.2018
  • Working in the field; medication administration, recording data of animals whereabouts, tracking (animals and poaching), conservation.

Wildlife Veterinary Assistant

Safari4You
01.2017

Art Therapist Assistant

Empower Develop Dignify
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • With a fine art background, I turn ideas into clear and engaging presentations and creative communication materials (social media graphics, leaflets, reports)
  • Session planning/execution
  • Multilingual communication
  • Fundraising/event planning.

Art Therapist Assistant

SLV Special Needs Colombo
01.2013

Education

Cert IV Veterinary Nursing -

Australian College of Veterinary Nursing

Animal Biology and Care Education

BA Honours Fine Art -

Norwich University of the Arts

Learning for Nature (UNDP) -

01.2023

Art Therapy

Cork Institute of Technology
Cork, Ireland
01.2013

Skills

  • English (Native)
  • French (B1)
  • Dutch (A2, currently learning)
  • MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Canva
  • Social Media Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Youtube
  • Multilingual Communication
  • Teaching and training incomers
  • Art therapy, design, and layout
  • Knowledge of Photoshop and Photography
  • Curating and exhibition planning
  • Efficient in fast-paced environments
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Working under pressure
  • Prioritisation & Decision making
  • Administrative duties

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Veterinary Nurse

Animali Dierenartsenpraktijk
05.2023 - 12.2023

Veterinary Nurse

VETLIFE Centre Vétérinaire
09.2020 - 05.2023

Veterinary Nurse

Dierenkliniek Causus
01.2020 - 07.2020

Veterinary Nurse

CitiVet Tamboerskloof
12.2018 - 12.2019

Veterinary Nurse

Knysna Animal Welfare Veterinary Clinic
06.2018 - 11.2018

Wildlife Veterinary Assistant

Kwantu Private Game Reserve
01.2018

Wildlife Veterinary Assistant

Safari4You
01.2017

Art Therapist Assistant

Empower Develop Dignify
01.2014 - 01.2017

Art Therapist Assistant

SLV Special Needs Colombo
01.2013

Cert IV Veterinary Nursing -

Australian College of Veterinary Nursing

Animal Biology and Care Education

BA Honours Fine Art -

Norwich University of the Arts

Learning for Nature (UNDP) -

Art Therapy

Cork Institute of Technology
JOSIE RYAN