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VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Summary

Animal-loving Veterinary Assistant with 3 years experience working at animal hospitals. Currently enrolled in school to become a licensed Veterinary Technician. Known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness. Works hard to create positive customer experience.

Skills
  • Lab animal restraint
  • Patient bathing
  • Medical charts and records
  • Safety precautions and measures
  • Positive pet interactions
  • Animal vaccinations
  • Muzzles and restraints
  • Preventative care
Experience
Woodsdale Animal Hospital | Roxboro, NCVeterinary Assistant02/2020 - 01/2021
  • Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
  • Treated animals afflicted with mange and other skin conditions with therapeutic bath treatments and medications.
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering all important data into system.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Educated clients and public on animal health, treatment protocols and general procedures.
  • Liaised with pet owners, asking appropriate questions and listening carefully to understand symptoms and explain treatment options.
  • Assessed health conditions, symptoms and history of dogs and cats and delivered treatment.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, education on treatment protocols and general procedures.
  • Provided assistance and support to owners during end-stage pet illnesses, delivering comfort, compassion and kind words.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
  • Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
  • Used IDEXX to analyze bloodwork and samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
  • Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
  • Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
  • Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Operated x-ray machines.
  • Listened to clients' questions and concerns regarding pets and delivered timely responses and information on treatment protocols and procedures.
  • Monitored animals during group play sessions, checking for signs of aggressive or fearful behavior and to prevent biting among dogs.
  • Laundered soiled animal bedding immediately to reduce infection using appropriate chemicals.
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Recommended products to sustain optimal wellness, including vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures.
Banfield Pet Hospital | Durham, NCVeterinary Assistant06/2015 - 04/2017
  • Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
  • Supervised waiting area, mopped floors, and rearranged magazines to maintain office.
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering all important data into system.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Educated clients and public on animal health, treatment protocols and general procedures.
  • Liaised with pet owners, asking appropriate questions and listening carefully to understand symptoms and explain treatment options.
  • Explained disease and condition diagnoses, prognoses and treatment options to pet and animal owners to provide information for decision-making concerning care.
  • Interacted with clients regarding animal health, education on treatment protocols and general procedures.
  • Provided assistance and support to owners during end-stage pet illnesses, delivering comfort, compassion and kind words.
Food Lion | Roxboro, NCCashier05/2014 - 03/2015
  • Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Received payments for product or service and issued receipts.
  • Resolved issues regarding customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns to manager for remediation.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Observed company return policy when processing refunds, including inspecting merchandise for wear or damage.
  • Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
Golden Corral | Roxboro, NCCashier04/2012 - 12/2012
  • Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Received payments for product or service and issued receipts.
  • Resolved issues regarding customer complaints and escalated worsening concerns to manager for remediation.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Processed several transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers and maintain satisfaction levels.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
Education and Training
Ashworth College | Norcross, GAAssociate of Science in Veterinary TechnologyExpected in 01/2023
Piedmont Community College | Roxboro, NCAssociate of Science in Science Education
Person High School | Roxboro, NCHigh School Diploma06/2013
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Woodsdale Animal Hospital
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Food Lion
  • Golden Corral

School Attended

  • Ashworth College
  • Piedmont Community College
  • Person High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Cashier

Degrees

  • Associate of Science in Veterinary Technology
    Associate of Science in Science Education
    High School Diploma

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