Veterinary Assistant Resume Example National Veterinary Associates

VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Dedicated Veterinary Assistant/Technician skilled in delivering scheduled and emergent animal care demonstrated over almost two-years of industry experience. Focused and knowledgeable with proven history of building strong rapport with pets and owners to cultivate trust and satisfaction.

Skills

Surgical procedures and support
Emergency and preventive care
Conducted necropsies on hundreds of patients
Proper animal restraint with a variety of methods
Administered Multiple Vaccinations
General anesthesia monitoring
Animal diagnostics
Animal behavior knowledge

Lab Operations
Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
Medication Administration
Handled at most fifty patients daily
Effective owner communication with over a thousand clients
Illness assessment and treatment
Closed-chest CPR on multiple patients
Nail trimming almost every patient

Education

Penn Foster Career SchoolCity, StateExpected in 2022Associate of Science:Veterinary Technology

Work History

National Veterinary Associates- Veterinary Assistant
Camarillo , CA11/2020 - Current

Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
Educated caregivers and guardians on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions and disease management.
Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
Monitored urine and fecal output, completed weight checks and observed appetite during feeding.
Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations.
Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
Answered owners' animal health questions and educated on healthy animal care practices.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using EZ Vet.
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.

National Veterinary Associates- Veterinary Assistant
Canton , MA03/2020 - 10/2021

Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Developed and facilitated community classes to provide information for pet owners while building hospital's reputation.
Processed financial transactions for clients.
Monitored up to nine animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
Practiced veterinary medicine with emphasis on preventive care, chronic disease management, and emergency medicine in small animals.
Reviewed pet health history, examined animals, conducted tests and prescribed treatments for diagnosed conditions.
Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.

Dental Care Alliance- Dental Hygiene Assistant
Cape Coral , FL04/2015 - 02/2016

Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines at all times to protect patient privacy.
Taught patients successful strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting gums and tooth enamel from damage.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Organized referrals to other medical specialists.
Educated patients on postoperative care, including how to protect dental work and boost healing.
Maintained and managed patient records in compliance with security regulations.

Resume Overview

School Attended

Penn Foster Career School

Job Titles Held:

Veterinary Assistant
Dental Hygiene Assistant

Degrees

Associate of Science : Veterinary Technology

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