Responsible and passionate animal care professional with 5+ years of experience in caretaking. Strong patron service etiquette including positive communication, safety, education and conflict management. Dedicated and creative, a fast learner open to new opportunities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Butler Creek Animal Hospital
04.2022 - 07.2023
Animal Education: Advanced knowledge of basic animal care for multiple species (dogs, cats, reptiles) and respective breeds/morphs. Including but not limited to- proper diet, grooming, housing, training, behavior, reproductive care, entertainment/stimulation, and common medical ailments.
Medical Procedures: Assisting veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries, appropriately restraining animals during examination or treatment procedures according to size and temperament, running labs and analyzing results, and extended hours urgent care- CPR and basic emergency services.
Social Skills: Conducting patient workups including gathering patient history information, client description, and presenting condition, managing positive interactions with those of all knowledge levels, backgrounds and situations, discharging and providing care instructions to clients, maintaining a calm, helpful, and professional manner with clients and coworkers, exercising compassion and gentle communication during high stress.
Technology and Equipment: Knowledge in IDEXX, Antech, Dayforce, eVet, Cornerstone, Waitlist, ezyVet, and Vet Radar systems.
Veterinary Technician
My Pet's Vet Animal Hospital
03.2021 - 04.2022
Animal Education: Knowledge of basic animal care for multiple species (dogs, cats, reptiles) and respective breeds/morphs, providing accurate and safe advice at the direction of veterinarians, discharging patients and educating clients on home care.
Medical Procedures: Writing descriptive and appropriate notes while taking history and during the doctor's exam, confidence in common veterinary procedures such as administering vaccines, cleaning ears, trimming nails, sanitary trims/basic grooming, taking radiographs, drawing blood, running lab work, and safe restraint techniques.
Surgery and Equipment: Proper setup, maintenance, and use of medical technology, preparing and organizing operating room ahead of and after procedures, monitoring vitals during surgeries, scrubbing and packing surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization, and caring for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Cleaning: Cleaning and disinfecting treatment areas/surgery/exam rooms, sanitizing kennels and treatment equipment, laundry for all clinic materials, gathering trash, sweeping/mopping, proper disposal of medical waste and restocking clinic supplies.