Nathanael Chai Zhen
Kovan
Summary
Young vet committed to upholding best possible patient care and client satisfaction looking for opportunities to further skills and pursue passion in exotics, wildlife and veterinary behavior. Humble team worker with competent analytical abilities and good interpersonal skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Surgeon
Spring Veterinary Care Pte Ltd
06.2023 - Current
- Diverse caseload ranging from vaccinations to at least weekly internal medicine cases.
- Comfortable juggling appointments of up to 25+ patients per day staying within schedule.
- Honed small animal GP skills in workup of advanced cases under 2 senior veterinarians.
- Competent in routine surgical procedures including desexing, dentals and extractions.
- Conducted workup and management of hospitalization cases.
- Engaged with clients via telehealth services with excellent client satisfaction.
Education
University of Queensland
12.2022
Temasek Junior College -
Singapore (GCE ‘A ‘Level Certification)
12.2015
St Gabriel’s Secondary School -
Singapore (GCE ‘O’ Level Certification)
12.2013
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Quick Learner
- Analytical Ability
- Problem-Solving
Other Relevant Experience
- Intern, Kallangur Veterinary Surgery, Kallangur, Queensland - Practical experience in small animal practice and in-depth experience in theriogenology
- Attachment, Singapore Zoo, Wildlife Reserves Singapore - Participated in zoological and wildlife medicine
- Attachment, Jurong Bird Park, Wildlife Reserves Singapore - Participated in avian and wildlife medicine
- Veterinary Volunteer, Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai - Participated in husbandry and veterinary care of Asian elephants
- Volunteer (Dog Medical Team), Save Our Street Dogs (SOSD) Foundation, Singapore - Responsibilities included husbandry and nurturing interactions with shelter animals, and medical team responsibilities such as nursing of sick dogs.
- Pet Store Attendant, Pick-A-Pet Pte Ltd, Singapore - Responsibilities included feeding, grooming, bathing, administering medication and cleaning of animal housing, on top of recommending suitable dogs for customers.
Other Skills and Qualifications
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
- PADI Open Water Diving Certificate
- Violin ABRSM Grade 7 (Practical)
- ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory
- Symphonic Band Clarinet Performance
Conferences Attended
Melbourne AVA Conference 2024
Personal Interests
Music, Weightlifting, Cooking, Exploration, Video Games
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Upper intermediate (B2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Veterinary Surgeon
Spring Veterinary Care Pte Ltd
06.2023 - Current
University of Queensland
Temasek Junior College -
Singapore (GCE ‘A ‘Level Certification)
St Gabriel’s Secondary School -
Singapore (GCE ‘O’ Level Certification)
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