Collin Young
Cleveland
Summary
Seasoned veterinary assistant with a particular interest in critical care. Years of experience in a veterinary emergency setting have allowed for acclimation in a fast-paced/high stress environment while maintaining professionalism, efficiency, and patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Patient Care Associate (APCA)
Bluepearl Pet Hospital
03.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Placing IV catheters.
- Venipuncture.
- Placing male foley catheters.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospitals
10.2016 - 03.2021
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of North Georgia
Oakwood05.2024
Skills
- Medical math and CRIs
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Client Education
- Medication Administration
- Simple Dressings
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Monitoring Patient Conditions
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Multitasking Abilities
- Medical Triage
Timeline
Advanced Patient Care Associate (APCA)
Bluepearl Pet Hospital
03.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospitals
10.2016 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of North Georgia
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