Melanie became a qualified veterinary nurse in New Zealand and worked at Vets on Carlton and Wanganui Veterinary Services for three years. It was during her time at the clinic that she discovered her passion for educating aspiring veterinary nurses while supervising students during their work placements. Melanie then joined AGC Training as a veterinary nursing and animal care trainer and assessor, a role she held for three years before transitioning into a learning and development position within the same company. In this role, she designed assessments and provided support for the professional development of trainers and assessors.
Recently relocating to Australia, Melanie is in here element at AVT, where she’s the Student and Industry Liaison Officer. Her responsibilities include organising suitable veterinary clinic work placements for all Perth metropolitan veterinary nursing students, maintaining communication with both clinics and students throughout the year, and addressing any inquiries or concerns. Additionally, Melanie collaborates with Anne, the Veterinary Nursing Program Manager, in reviewing student applications and conducting interviews.
Melanie is dedicated to ensuring that AVT students have enriching learning experiences, particularly during their work placements.
In her leisure time, Melanie enjoys outdoor activities and cherishes moments spent with her family, friends, and multitude of pets.
Melanie’s Qualifications:
- National Certificate in Veterinary Nursing Level 5 (NZ)
- National Certificate in Animal Care Level 2 (NZ)
- New Zealand Certificate in Adult Literacy and Numeracy Education Level 5
- New Zealand Certificate in Adult Tertiary Teaching Level 5
