Ashleigh Sandoval
Dallas
Summary
Detail-oriented veterinary assistant with over 10 years of experience in client education and patient care. Proficient in managing medical records, administering injections, and assisting veterinarians during procedures. Aiming to enhance animal welfare and client satisfaction in a fast-paced veterinary environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Community Cat Clinic
Woodstock
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures at a community-focused clinic.
- Managed patient records and ensured accurate data entry for all feline patients.
- Prepared surgical instruments and maintained cleanliness in the treatment area.
- Educated pet owners on proper care and nutrition for their cats.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported health concerns to veterinary staff promptly.
- Administered medications and vaccinations under veterinary supervision during appointments.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
- Placed IV catheters and calculated injectable medication dosages.
- Acted as shift lead maintaining hospital flow, patient care, and employee engagement
- Took dental radiographs, scaled, and polished teeth.
- Followed proper state of Georgia protocol when interacting with radioactive I-131 patients. Educated clients on patient/human safety, decommissioned Isolation ward after discharge.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Hospital Of Towne Lake
Woodstock
08.2016 - 03.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Richmond Hill Animal Hospital
Richmond Hill
11.2019 - 12.2020
Skills
- Client education
- Patient record management
- Attention to detail
- Animal restraint
- Vaccine administration
- Emergency and preventive care
- Proficient in Idexx Neo software
- Anesthesia monitoring
Certification
- Feline Friendly Veterinary Professional
- Fear Free Certified
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Community Cat Clinic
04.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Richmond Hill Animal Hospital
11.2019 - 12.2020
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Hospital Of Towne Lake
08.2016 - 03.2023