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Professional Summary
Animal services professional passionate about promoting animal health and extending the lives of beloved pets. Long time pet owner of many different species from cats and dogs to exotics Dedicated Vet assistant comfortable caring for a wide range of domestic pets, from dogs to aquatic animals. Develops lasting ties with pets and pet owners. Motivated assistant with wide-ranging abilities relating to animal care including pet sitting, dog walking and basic training techniques. Offers loving care to animals of all kinds.
Skills
Vet tech background
Strong attention to detail
Life-long pet owner
Valid PA driver’s license
Strong written and verbal communicator
Confident
Decisive
Patient
Conscientious
Team player
Organized
Trustworthy
Self-motivated
Safe driver
Work History
06/1999 to 01/2016Animal HusbandryAmerican Veterinary Group | Lake Worth, FL,
Duties include animal husbandry for a variety of species, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, rodents, rabbits, cats, and other exotic species.
Administering vaccinations, administering medications and caring for sick animals, deworming cats, ensuring high quality water standards for the fish, and providing enrichment devices for the animals are duties performed.
Receiving and stocking shipments of animals and pet supplies is also performed.
Knowledge of all animal issues is required for customer assistance, as well as knowledge of product prices and how to work the cash register properly are other required duties.
Minor maintenance issues are also completed around the store, including making sure the fish tank setups are functioning optimally.
Fed and exercised animals each day.
Promoted grooming services and products to customers.
Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.
Evaluated animals to determine their temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
Developed new husbandry and training techniques and standards.
Cleaned animal enclosures and performed minor maintenance.
Observed animals' physical conditions to detect illness.
Cleaned and disinfected kennels, equipment and work areas.
Maintained accurate and detailed logs and inventories of animals, food and equipment.
03/2005 to 2006Laboratory Animal ScienceGLAXOSMITHKLINE | City, STATE,
Provided all aspects of husbandry and care to a variety of research laboratory animals, including non human primates, dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats, hamsters and mice, while abiding by strict federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Performed daily care, housing, handling, and provided enrichment and comfort for animals.
Operated cage wash equipment, sanitized animal facilities, recorded daily observations of animals' health, maintained clear records, and operated critical equipment.
Knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP's), quality control, and safety programs to ensure compliance with company standards and operating procedures.
Main duties included working closely with and assisting research scientists and investigators, as well as reporting health issues to the proper veterinary staff and ensuring proper follow up care for the animals.
Ensuring that the environmental variables were kept to a minimum by observing the temperature and humidity daily, ensuring that animal rooms received the proper amount of light per species, making sure the animal rooms were sanitary and pathogen free when required by investigators, and receipt and quarantine of newly received animals.
Fed and exercised numerous animals each day.
Kept clear and accurate records on animal behavior, food intake and medications.
Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.
Evaluated animals to determine their temperaments, abilities and aptitude.
Managed specific animal diets in consultation with a veterinarian.
Developed new husbandry and training techniques and standards.
Cleaned animal enclosures and performed minor maintenance.
Observed animals' physical conditions to detect illness.
Cleaned and disinfected kennels, equipment and work areas.
Maintained accurate and detailed logs and inventories of animals, food and equipment.
Managed medical intervention and therapy for specific animals in collaboration with their veterinarian.
04/2014 to CurrentVeterinary AssistantANIMAL MEDICAL CENTER | City, STATE,
Duties include animal restraint for a variety of species, filling prescription medications, proficient in positioning and imaging for radiorgaphs, Perform fecal tests and able to read results, preparing fine needle aspirate slides, perform subcutaneous injections and fluid administration, Blood draws, Load appointments and obtain history from clients, Trained how to restrain fractous animals and proper handling techniques, Restrain animals for bloodwork and cystocyntesis, obtain urine samples, knowledge of diseases and proper treatments, educate clients on proper flea, tick and heatworm treatments, calling clients to obtain progress reports after surgeries, sceduling appointments, filing charts and using computer operated filing systmes, continued edcation programs, knowledge of vaccine protocols, educate clients on the importance of vaccines and their different uses, admitting patients for surgeries, knowledge of medical terminology, work side by side with doctors and technicians, drawing up and administerig vaccines,knowledge os prescription diets and their uses, basic grooming and bathing, cleaning and sanitization techniques, wrapping surgery gowns and running the autoclave, minimal assistance in surgeries, billing, giving estimates and explaining treatment plans to clients,.
Fed and exercised numerous animals each day.
Brushed, bathed and conditioned animals’ coats.
Injected animals with medications.
Employed positive reinforcement with animals, including using the "clicker-training" method.
Kept clear and accurate records on animal behavior, food intake and medications.
Coordinated with grooming technicians to guarantee owner satisfaction.
Retained customers by calling and sending reminder cards for appointments.
Advised owners regarding animal care and supplementary training at home.
Updated client records and added appointments to company calendar.
Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.
Managed specific animal diets in consultation with a veterinarian.
Supported front desk staff with administrative needs.
Administered medications as directed by veterinary staff.
Cleaned animal enclosures and performed minor maintenance.
Observed animals' physical conditions to detect illness.
Tailored walks for older dogs and dogs with a variety of health concerns.
Cleaned and disinfected kennels, equipment and work areas.
Maintained accurate and detailed logs and inventories of animals, food and equipment.
Managed medical intervention and therapy for specific animals in collaboration with their veterinarian.
Education
Expected in Did not graduateAssociate of Science | Veterinary TechnicianHarcum College, Bryn Mawr, PAGPA: Veterinary Technology
Expected in 2003High School Diploma | W.B. Saul High School, Phila, PAGPA:
Additional Information
ACHIEVEMENTS: Greenhand and Chapter Degree Award from the Future Farmers of America National Honor Society Dairy and Swine Achievement Award Aquaculture Achievement Award Miss Pennsylvania contestant 2004 Auditioned for the Voice
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