Work Experience - St. Vincent's Private Hospital

From Monday the 27th of April until Friday the 1st of May I completed a weeks work experience at St. Vincent's Private Hospital. During my week at the hospital I was given the opportunity to visit a variety of different departments in the hospital. I went to each department for around 2-3 hours before I moved on to the next. The physiotherapy, cardiology, pharmacy, PFT and  sleep lab were just some of the departments that I was able to visit. During my week while I was with the departments they showed me all their equipment for the various tests and exercises, they explained what they do and how they use the equipment and they then let me observe appointments with patients so that I could get a real sense of what their job is. The week I spent there was one of the best things that I have done all year. I found the week really interesting and am I so grateful that they took me on for the week.

  

Work Experience - Clover Hill Veterinary Clinic

From Monday the 13th until Friday the 17th of April I completed a weeks work experience in Clover Hill Veterinary Clinic. During my week I learned so much about veterinary. For the week I mainly shadowed the vet and her assistant nurse during their everyday tasks and appointments. The veterinary clinic focuses on small animals, mainly cats and dogs. I was able to observe the appointments during the day. Then I also learned how they do blood tests and how to analyse the results. I was also able to watch two small procedures that were being carried out at the clinic. I really enjoyed the week as I love being around animals and caring for them. I also enjoyed it because I learned so much about the job in such a little amount of time.