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VETERINARY ASSISTANT

Summary

Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages, managing supplies and meeting animal needs by leveraging compassionate nature and love for every creature. Offering excellent time management, multitasking, and organizational skills.

Skills

Gowning and gloving procedures
Patient bathing
Pre-anesthetic preparation
Proficient in AVAmark and IDEXX
Administering subcutaneous, intravenous, and oral medication
Relationship Building
Lab analysis
Explaining treatment
Performing euthanasia
Preventative care and treatment
X-ray equipment

Recording and charting procedures
Use of muzzles and restraints
Customer service skills
Collecting specimens for analysis
Prescription fulfillments
Administering first aid
Preventative treatment planning
Animal dentistry
CPR
Animal grooming, both cats and dogs

Experience

Company NameSeptember 2016 to September 2019Veterinary Assistant
City, State

Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering all important data into the system.
Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgical-packs for autoclave sterilization.
Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments. Collected and documented animal information such as weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians. Set up appointments for checkups and scheduled veterinary consultations and surgical visits.
Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support, as well as top-notch care to each animal.
Collected blood, urine, cytological and dermatological samples.
Performed imaging with ultrasound and x-ray.
Educated the public about diseases that are spread from animals to humans.
Educated the community about responsible pet ownership and wildlife care.
Define techniques and coach owners on how to modify aggressive behavior, inappropriate urination, and separation anxiety.
Supported veterinarians in disease management and mitigation procedures.
Vaccinated animals and administer medications orally, subcutaneous intravenously.
Laid out surgical equipment and passed instruments and materials to veterinarian during surgical procedures.
Prepared, processed and analyzed lab samples.
Humanely euthanize animals under the supervision of the veterinarian
Performed CPR and emergency treatment to animals, as well as handling owners during crisis.

Company NameMay 2016 to August 2016Clinical Rounds Veterinary Technicians Student
City, State

Adhered to high standards of safety, cleanliness, and professionalism.
Prepared surgical equipment and passed instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
Assisted Veterinarian and Licensed Veterinary Technicians Administrated various medicines and treatments (Including IV drips and hourly observations)
Central supplies skills and surgical interments care
Assisted in surgery duty as OR nurse and anesthesia Helped in care and treatment of pets and animals IMC experience with different levels of crucial care
Cleaned and maintained clinic facilities Assisted in radiographs for small, large, and some exotics to.

Company NameJanuary 2016 to May 2016Volunteer Student
City, State

Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
Organized, labeled and restocked supplies and pet food.
Restrained and managed scared and active animals.
Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.

Company NameAugust 2014 to August 2014Groomer's Assistant
City, State

Promoted skin and coat health through regular grooming.
Prioritized animal safety and comfort at all times.
Consulted with owners and made recommendations on the individual grooming needs of their pets.
Transported animals throughout the grooming facility.
Gave medical baths when prescribed by a veterinarian.
Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
Met with pet owners, explained lodging, grooming and daily care services and cross-sold specialty products like bows, ribbons, pet toys and treats.
Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.

Education and Training

Fort Valley State UniversityJuly 2016Bachelor of Science: Veterinary TechnologyCity, State

Activities and Honors

Bachelor of Science: Veterinary Technology Fort Valley State University
Fort Valley, GA, USA Member of Veterinary Club (2012-2016) Treasurer of the Veterinary Club (2013-2014) JC Hill Forensic Society Academic Achievement Award

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School Attended

Fort Valley State University

Job Titles Held:

Veterinary Assistant
Clinical Rounds Veterinary Technicians Student
Volunteer Student
Groomer's Assistant

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Veterinary Technology

Veterinary Assistant Resume Example

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