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VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Skills
  • Reception area maintenance
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • Gowning and gloving procedures
  • Proficient in PetWare
  • Relationship Building
  • Preparing study plans
  • X-ray equipment
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Administering subcutaneous medication
  • Animal dentistry
  • Recording and charting procedures
  • Explaining treatment
  • Use of muzzles and restraints
  • Radiology
  • Safe animal restraints
  • Gentle and caring
  • Preventative care and treatment
  • Collecting specimens for analysis
  • Monitoring recovery
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Customer service skills
Experience
Company NameCity, StateBartender12/2017 to 02/2021
  • Trained new bartenders to increase knowledge of drink preparation and upselling techniques.
  • Checked identification of customers to verify age requirements needed to purchase alcohol.
  • Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
  • Stayed up-to-date on latest in mixology trends, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
  • Engaged in small talk with patrons to build rapport and earn repeat business.
  • Made product recommendations to customers based on preference, food pairings and special promotions.
  • Monitored patrons to keep alcohol consumption at designated levels.
  • Stocked bar with beer, wine, liquor and related supplies.
  • Kept close track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area seamlessly, smoothing process for wait staff.
  • Worked with management to plan and implement special events to boost customer numbers and profits.
  • Balanced daily registers and generated sales reports to support financial and administrative objectives.
Company NameCity, StateReceptionist07/2019 to 05/2020
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering all important data into system.
  • Set up appointments for checkups and scheduled veterinary consultations and surgical visits.
  • Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
  • Processed financial transactions for clients.
  • Contacted other medical facilities to confirm medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses.
  • Answered phone calls to provide assistance, information and medical personnel access to maximize office efficiency.
Company NameCity, StateVeterinary Assistant11/2018 to 08/2019
  • Interpreted lab results to diagnose veterinary disorders and recommend treatment plans to veterinarian
  • Set up appointments for checkups and scheduled veterinary consultations and surgical visits for approximately 28 animals per day
  • Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering all important data into system
  • 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 and documented animal information such as weight, size, physical condition and food intake
  • Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to maximize team efficiency
  • Used IDEXX to analyze bloodwork and samples and diagnose conditions and diseases
  • Collected tissue, feces, blood and urine samples for examination and analysis
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining animals
  • Prepared, processed and analyzed lab samples
  • Supported veterinarians in disease management and mitigation procedures
  • Documented and tracked all treatment activities
  • Performed euthanization for injured or sick animals following consultation with owners or per veterinary standards
  • Vaccinated animals and administered medications orally and intravenously
  • Educated the public about diseases that are spread from animals to humans
  • Assisted customers by phone, including scheduling appointments and treatments
  • Advised animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions and treatment options
  • Inoculated animals against various diseases such as rabies and distemper
  • Administered anesthetics before surgery and monitored effects prior to surgery
  • Interpreted radiographs, ultrasounds and x-rays
  • Administered anesthetics during surgery and monitored effects
  • Processed client payments, sent invoices and placed appointment reminder calls
  • Monitored animals undergoing treatment for changes and signs of improvement
  • Laid out surgical equipment and passed instruments and materials to veterinarian during surgical procedures
  • Performed venipunctures and dressed animals' wounds
  • Monitored animals' recovering from surgery and notified veterinarians of any changes
  • Define techniques and coach owners how to modify aggressive behavior, inappropriate urination and separation anxiety
  • Restrained animals during veterinary procedures
  • Created blood, urine, cytological and dermatological assays
  • Checked animals' temperature, heart rate and lung sounds
  • Operated diagnostic equipment such as radiographic and ultrasound equipment
  • Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration, and operations
Company NameCity, StateSuperintendent12/2016 to 10/2017
  • Oversaw complete construction process to maximize quality, cost controls and efficiency
  • Monitored employee performance and safety, conducting retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity
  • Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues negatively impacting team and business operations
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep all employees on same level and working collaboratively
  • Inspected incoming supplies to verify conformance with materials specifications and quality standards
Company NameCity, StateVeterinary Assistant07/2013 to 04/2015
  • Advised animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions and treatment options
  • Assisted customers by phone, including scheduling appointments and treatments
  • Processed client payments, sent invoices and placed appointment reminder calls
  • Supervised waiting area, mopped floors, organized and rearranged magazines to maintain office
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries
  • Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays
Education and Training
High School Diploma2012Taylorville High School, City, State
Bachelor of Science:Veterinary TechnologyParkland College, City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Taylorville High School
  • Parkland College

Job Titles Held:

  • Bartender
  • Receptionist
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Superintendent

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 2012
    Bachelor of Science : Veterinary Technology

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