veterinary assistant resume example with 4+ years of experience
Enthusiastic animal care professional successfully manages various responsibilities in fast-paced settings. Knowledgeable in EzyVet with terrific time management and relationship building skills. Calm in crisis situations with skill to reassure owners while providing urgent care. Reliable Veterinarian Assistant with demonstrated history of creating bonds with pets and positive relationships with owners. Proficient in basic obedience training and commands. Handles dogs up to 180 pounds and maintaining good behavior on group walks. Professional assistant with a couple of years experience working with animals of different breeds and species. Solid understanding of animal care practices, grooming and nutrition needs. Outgoing personality with innate drive to provide superior customer service and excellent care. 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. Hardworking and reliable. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
- Patient bathing
- Technologically savvy
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Lab animal restraint
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Safety precautions and measures
- Medical charts and records
- Breed and species knowledge
- Pet first aid and CPR training
- Patient relationship management
- Animal vaccinations
- Preventative care
- Positive pet interactions
- Muzzles and restraints
- Completed professional development in nursing assistant program.
- Art, theater, and music Member
Studio City, CA, 01/2019 - 10/2020
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
- Supervised waiting area, mopped floors, and rearranged magazines to maintain office.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
- Treated animals afflicted with mange and skin conditions with therapeutic bath treatments and medications.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering all important data into system.
- Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
- Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Provided assistance and support to owners during end-stage pet illnesses, delivering comfort, compassion and kind words.
Jamestown, NY, 10/2017 - 11/2019
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Conducted games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation and entertainment.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Walla Walla, WA, 05/2016 - 09/2017
- Followed consistent safety procedures, including maintaining visible pet identification and checking tags to minimize care errors.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet small animals needs and minimize disease risk. Such as rabbits, birds, fish ect.
- Promoted optimal health by feeding and watering every animal on regular schedule.
- Monitored safety and security of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
- Removed animal waste from fish tanks, and cages placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to maximize team efficiency.
- Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Walsh University
- Jackson High School
- Kent State University
Job Titles Held:
- Veterinary Assistant
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
- Animal Caretaker
Degrees
- Some College (No Degree)
- High School Diploma
- Associate Degree in Veterinarian Technician
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