Veterinary Assistant, 09/2012
to Current Sabino Veterinary Care – Tucson,
AZ
Collecting and recording patients' case histories
Performing the initial physical exam
Taking x-rays In-Patient Medical
Care- give medications, assist or perform treatments, diagnostics & monitoring, place IV catheters, draw blood, run lab tests, administer IV fluids, cleaning, feeding, and walking patients as needed.
Laboratory duties- collecting, preparing, & running or submitting samples for requested tests; reading and recording results when indicated (fecals, Urines, Ear cytology etc) when requested by doctor
Preparing invoices, discharge instructions, and client information packs Client communication- give patient updates, discharge instructions, and provide follow-up for hospital patients.
Client medical demonstrations / education Technician appointments- blood draws for therapeutic monitoring / screening tests, bandage changes, post-op checks, suture removals, AG, NT
Assist doctor with outpatient appointments, preparing, restocking, cleaning exam room, check patients in and out, take history and vitals, input date into patient medical record, ensure a smooth and timely flow of outpatient appointments from the check-in to the discharge
Assist with reception / front desk duties- answering phones, booking appointments, admit / discharge patients / follow up calls
Assist in training and mentoring new team members
Assist with inventory control, ordering, unpacking, restocking drug & medical supplies
Surgery- Surgical prep, doctor assistance, clean, sterilize, and maintain all surgical instruments and OR equipment
Assist with providing patient dental care, ultrasonic cleaning and polishing, assist doctor with dental surgery
Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets
Clean cages, runs, boarding area and/or hospital facilities, including exam rooms, treatment room, exotics and isolation area Maintain reception area in a neat and sanitary condition Provide clean bedding, water and litter pans for pets
Feed hospitalized/boarded pets as needed
Exercise hospitalized/boarded dogs as needed
Take incoming pets to appropriate areas
Bathe pets and prepare pets for dismissal
Retrieve pets that are being discharged
Bring retail food to reception area
Re-stock reception area shelves
Do laundry
Wash and sanitize pet dishes
Perform other duties as assigned.
Sales Associate, 08/2010
to 11/2011 I'd Go Wireless/Verizon Wireless
Ensure that each customer receives outstanding service by providing a friendly environment, which includes greeting and acknowledging every customer, maintaining solid product knowledge and all other aspects of customer service.
Maintain an awareness of all promotions and advertisements.
Assist in floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance, and housekeeping Assist in processing and replenishing merchandise and monitoring floor stock.
Aid customers in locating merchandise.
Communicate customer requests to management.
Assist in completing price changes within the department.
Participate in year-end inventory and cycle counts.
Assist in ringing up sales at registers and/or bagging merchandise.
Any other tasks as assigned from time to time by any manager.
Crew Leader, 02/2008
to 07/2010 Subway Restaurants
Prepare food neatly, accurately, and in a timely way.
Demonstrate a complete understanding of menu items and accurately explain it to guests.
Exhibit a cheerful and helpful manner when dealing with guests.
Check products in sandwich unit area and restock items to ensure a sufficient supply throughout the shift.
Clean as directed.
Greet guests and prepare their orders, uses Point of Sale system/cash register to record the order and compute the amount of the bill, collect payment from guests and makes change.
Understand and adhere to all quality standards, formulas and procedures as outlined in the Operations Manual.
Account for all forms of money, bread, etc.
during the shift Understands and adheres to proper food handling, safety and sanitization standards while preparing food, serving food, and clean up.
Train newer or less experienced Sandwich Artists in their tasks and responsibilities.
Practice inventory control standards as outlined in the Operations Manual.
Inspect equipment and storage facilities throughout a shift to ensure that equipment is in proper working order.
Schedule and supervise staff as needed.
Perform paperwork duties as needed.
Education
High School Diploma: 2010 Marana High School - Marana,
AZ General Education
Veterinary Assistant Certificate Program
Currently attending Pima Community College Veterinary Technician Program: 6 2014 Pima Medical Institute -
