I'm a responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities with over 13+ years experience. I meet animal needs with compassion and I love every creature. I offer excellent time management, organization, multitasking and CE skills. I'm proficient in all areas of the hospital. I've worked with a wide variety of animals ranging from small domestic to large exotics as well as wildlife rescue/rehabilitation.
Skills
Patient Care Plans
Patient Check-Ins
Patient Discharge
Appointment Scheduling
Vital Signs Measurement
Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
Equipment Sterilization
Medical Triage
Medical Charting
Proper Animal Restraint
Post-surgical Monitoring
Client Education
Prescription Filling
Medication Administration
Anesthetic Administration Assistance
Dental Procedures
Diagnostic Testing
Specimen Collection
Experience
Veterinary Assistant, 02/2019 to Current Fedex – Romeoville, IL,
Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
Triaged scheduled or emergency patients to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
Supported veterinarians in disease management and mitigation procedures.
Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
Documented and tracked treatment activities.
Administered immunizations, blood plasma and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory.
Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites and skin scrapings.
Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
Monitored post-surgical pet care and administered medication under vet direction.
Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
Set up appointments for checkups and scheduled veterinary consultations and surgical visits
Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
Work with closely with different rescues
Restrain/adminiter medications to large animals/zoo animals
Work with wildlife - rescue/rehabilitation
Place/suture NG tube & administor feedings
Veterinary Assistant, 04/2014 to 04/2019 Fedex – Saint Peters, MO,
Administered immunizations, blood plasma and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Documented and tracked treatment activities.
Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory.
Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites and skin scrapings.
Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
Supported veterinarians in disease management and mitigation procedures.
Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
Monitored post-surgical pet care and administered medication under vet direction.
Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
Triaged scheduled or emergency patients to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
*Assist with drop offs/appointments
* Properly restrain animals including Brachycephalic
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