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VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Reliable and energetic Newspaper Carrier with 3 years delivering newspapers to stores and residential customers. Consistently maintained physical strength to pick up and load deliveries so newspapers arrived at destination on time. Expert at planning and mapping efficient routes. Well-organized with experience collecting payments, picking up unsold stock and maintaining delivery and pickup records.

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching students diverse subjects. Keep classrooms organized and students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs with warm, safe educational environments.

Reliable veterinary assistant known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness. Create individualized play sessions for high energy dogs. Willing to take on additional shifts while providing great care to animals. Skilled Veterinary Assistant offering 8+ years in veterinary care. Works hard to create positive customer experience and provide animals with top-notch care and services.

Skills
  • Quality standards adherence
  • Sales techniques
  • Navigation
  • Sales growth
  • Emergency and preventive care
  • File and records management
  • Administrative support
  • Safety and compliance
  • Motivated
  • Elementary education
  • Lesson implementation
  • Student records management
  • Classroom management
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Experience with special-needs students
  • Age-appropriate lesson planning
  • Creative learning strategies
Work History
Veterinary Assistant06/1995 to 08/1999
Grass Winds Veterinary Clininc – Browning, MT
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
  • Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Monitored up to 10 animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.
  • Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information such as vaccines and labs using clinic software.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Assisted veterinary surgeon in all surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
  • Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with mange or parasitic infestations and applied specific medications for itch relief.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
  • Followed all pet care instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Bathed, trimmed and provided other grooming services for domestic pets.
  • Cared for wide range of animals, including rodents, reptiles and exotic birds.
  • Educated animal owners regarding feeding, general care, medical conditions and treatment options.
  • Performed routine laboratory and diagnostic tests.
  • Managed adjoining veterinary supply shop that sold medications, animal food and pet equipment.
  • Cleaned and maintained laboratory area.
  • Cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities.
  • Weighed and examined animals and recorded information in files.
  • Relieved boredom and stress of living in shelter environment by walking, playing and tending to dogs. Recorded activity and noted any unusual behavior or medical issues.
  • Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian.
  • Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
  • Groomed dogs and cats by utlizing tools including blades, brushes, combs, shedding aids, de-matting tools, sheers, nail clippers.
  • Filled prescriptions and coordinated refills for clients.
  • Made visits to farms to attend to animal emergencies such as injury, disease, and birthing.
Elementary Substitute Teacher08/1999 to 06/2001
Wyoming Indian School – Ethete, WY
  • Established positive rapport with all students and parents through home calls, emails and Parent Teacher Club.
  • Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Assessed submitted class assignments, determined grades and reviewed work with struggling students to boost success chance.
  • Used tests, quizzes and other assignments to gauge students' learning and determine understanding of course materials.
  • Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.
  • Planned and supervised class projects, field trips and visits by guest speakers.
  • Prepared instruction materials including copying, construction of bulletin boards, grading work and setting up work areas.
  • Integrated technology into classroom as instructional tool, such as Smartboard.
  • Utilized multimedia strategies and technology to convey information in fresh and interesting ways.
  • Scheduled appointments with parents to discuss student progress and classroom behavior.
  • Sat in on classes of fellow teaching professionals to learn innovative methods for dispensing information to students.
Elementary Education College Student08/2014 to 05/2016
Montana State University Bozeman – Bozeman, MT
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
  • Boosted individual perseverance and resilience by setting challenging goals and providing realistic support.
  • Promoted exploration of building blocks of learning by leading diverse, hands-on activities.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
  • Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
  • Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
  • Instructed according to Common Core Standards as part of federal funding mandates for education.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Included multicultural awareness in class discussions to meet state standards.
  • Taught students subject-specific material, learning strategies and social skills.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
Newspaper Carrier11/2017 to 07/2019
Bozeman Daily Chronicle – Bozeman, MT
  • Collected payments from 150 customers and kept meticulous records of collection details.
  • Picked up newspapers from main facility and loaded into vehicle in preparation for deliveries.
  • Organized and loaded deliveries of over 150 papers newspapers in delivery vehicles.
  • Monitored weather and traffic conditions to adjust and update routes for maximum efficiency.
  • Decreased mistakes and delivery upsets by 40% through detailed inventory and delivery tracking.
  • Reviewed routes and expected delivery time to determine proper order of deliveries and anticipated potential delays.
  • Improved speed of delivery by creatively rerouting for completion in 90 minutes.
  • Loaded and unloaded vehicles at distribution center, lifting heavy loads.
  • Contacted prospective subscribers along route to solicit subscriptions.
  • Distributed papers in various weather conditions during early morning, typically starting at 2 am.
  • Delivered newspapers and flyers to about 150 homes daily.
Education
Some College (No Degree): Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)Northwest Communtiy College- Powell, WY
Teaching Certificate Class 7: Elementary EducationMontana State University - Bozeman- Bozeman, MT
Associate of Science: Science EducationSalish Kootenai College- Pablo, MT
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Grass Winds Veterinary Clininc
  • Wyoming Indian School
  • Montana State University Bozeman
  • Bozeman Daily Chronicle

School Attended

  • Northwest Communtiy College
  • Montana State University - Bozeman
  • Salish Kootenai College

Job Titles Held:

  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Elementary Substitute Teacher
  • Elementary Education College Student
  • Newspaper Carrier

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree) : Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
    Teaching Certificate Class 7 : Elementary Education
    Associate of Science : Science Education

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