Reliable worker known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness. Willing to take on additional shifts while providing great care to animals. Kind and attentive, helping pet owners care for beloved animals. Dedicated to guaranteeing each dog gets necessary exercise and attention on each walk. Knowledgeable in animal behavior and wound care.
Skills
Customer service
Emergency and preventive care
Emergency pet care
General anesthesia monitoring
Animal diagnostics
Vaccinations
Animal behavior knowledge
Proper animal restraint
Canine and feline intubation
Lab Operations
Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
Medication Administration
Illness assessment and treatment
Effective owner communication
Chart management
Work History
VETERINARY ASSISTANT, 11/2019 to Current National Veterinary Associates – Fayetteville, NC,
My job is to assist the veterinarian in any way the need.
I mainly work in the ICU providing patient care to the hospitalized patients.
Monitored 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.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
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 exploratory, mass removal, and C-section surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
Animal Caregiver 1, 06/2018 to 09/2018 City Of Las Cruces – Las Cruces, NM,
My job was to care for three rooms of lab mice.
This including keeping them fed and making sure that they were not suffering.
I would also report to a veterinarian if a mouse needed medical attention and would administer medications when needed.
I would also change out the cages when they got dirty and put the mice in a clean cage.
Animal Caregiver, 08/2014 to 05/2018 Td Garden – Cherry Hill, NJ,
My job was to care for the animals at the shelter which includes feeding, watering, administering medicine, vaccinating, and bathing the animals as needed.
I also show animals to people who are interested in adopting them and also giving them animal care advice.
Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
Assessed animal behavior to create online and paper profiles for potential adopters.
Assisted public in claiming lost animals by checking license tags and posting notices on community websites.
Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
My job was to take boxes off of a conveyor belt and stacking them on the appropriate palate according to their serial number.
The average amount of boxes that I would stack with a partner a day was about eight thousand.
Other duties that I had were to train new employees and help to keep the facility clean.
Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels.
Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks, including, sweeping and power washing.
Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as seventy pounds.
Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
Veterinary Data Collector, 06/2016 to 08/2017 Td Garden – Cheyenne, WY,
My job was to assist the on-staff veterinarian and enter data into a computer. Data that was collected included breed of cattle, sex, age, and what stage of pregnancy the cattle were in.
I also helped with veterinary care if it was requested by an owner.
Intern, 06/2016 to 08/2017 Bluegreen Resorts – Hampton, VA,
My job is was assist the veterinarian in any way possible.
This may include holding animals, monitoring animals during surgery, cleaning surgical utensils, cleaning the facility, and answering the phones when needed.
This job has also allowed me to get experience working with both large and small animals.
Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
Assisted veterinary surgeon in spay and nueter surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
Receptionist, 05/2016 to 08/2017 Meremac Valley Campground – City, STATE,
My job was to answer the phones and make reservations for customers.
I also checked campers in and helped them get to the campsite they previously reserved.
Part of my job was also being a cashier for the small convenience store that is on the campsite.
Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients and various other callers seeking information.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Collected, sorted, distributed and sent mail and packages.
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Oversaw inventory activities, including materials monitoring, ordering or requisition and supply stocking or re-stocking.
Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
Maintained building security by monitoring logbook and issuing visitor badges.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Welcomed all customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions.
Intern, 08/2013 to 08/2015 Fairfield Veterinary Clinic P.C. – City, STATE,
My job was to make sure everything was well stocked in the patient rooms and in the surgery rooms.
Most of my job consisted of going in with the veterinary technicians and the veterinarians to see patients and help when needed.
I also helped with any of the hospitalized animals that were there.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with mange or parasitic infestations and applied specific medications for itch relief.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Waitress, 06/2014 to 08/2014 Pizza Ranch – City, STATE,
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Bussed and reset tables per shift, working efficiently to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness, sending back to be washed again when necessary.
Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
Education
Bachelor's of Science: Biology, Expected in 05/2018 Coe College - Cedar Rapids, Iowa, GPA:
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