Attentive Veterinary Assistant passionate about promoting animal health and extending lives of pets. Dedicated and focused professional with years of experience assisting veterinarians in examining animals to determine nature of illnesses or injuries. Comfortable restraining and holding animals for extended periods of time.
Skills
Pet first aid and CPR certified
Emergent animal care
Fear Free Certified
Medical charts and records
Breed and species knowledge
Animal surgery
Safety precautions and measures
Supervision & leadership
Training & development
Reliable & trustworthy
Pre-anesthetic preparation
Lab animal restraint
Technologically savvy
Gowning and gloving procedures
Fear Free Certified
Nutritious Feeding
Exercising and playing
Experience
09/2021 to Current
Veterinary Assistant/VolunteerVca Antech, Inc. – Auburn, MA,
Cared for surgical materials and equipment, kept operating room clean and properly stocked and prepared for surgery
Assisted techs and doctor administering vaccines, blood draws and taking laboratory samples, bandaging wounds
Gave subcutaneous fluids, filled prescriptions and explained medications to pet parents.
Volunteered with pawz4cause in Toronto shelter (helping homeless by providing free and quality veterinary care)
Helping reception by answering phones, maintaining documentation and animal care records
Maintaining proper supply inventories, placing orders and stocking shelves
Assisted vet with euthanasia's and helped with grief counseling
Rode along veterinary and assisted with mobile calls
Packed medication and equipment for home visits
Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
Assisted vet with emergency calls
Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals. (Fear Free trained and certified)
Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
Administered immunizations, blood plasma and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
Monitored post-surgical pet care and administered medication under vet direction.
Examined animals for behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
02/2020 to 08/2022
Dog Daycare AttendantUs Foods Holding Corp. – Madison, WI,
Responsible for care and wellbeing of a variety of dogs at once and provided notes on behavior
Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized
Collected information such as breed, temperament, physical condition and food intake
Learned to observe behavioral changes that could help prevent scuffles
Distributed oral medications, applied topical ointments and rendered medical care as needed
Monitored the safety and security of every dog to prevent injuries from other dogs or environmental hazards
Daily cleaned play areas, kennels and cages
Checking in Dogs into daycare and provided assistance with walking dogs inside and outside the facility
Interact with pet parents when bringing in dogs from daycare, boarding or grooming
Fed dogs according to schedule, walked and cared for boarded dogs while pet parents were out of town/country
Explained common vaccines and vaccination protocols to pet parents
Answered clients' inquiries, handled complaints, booked appointments, and provided follow ups with pet parents
Filled database and did book keeping and maintained pet records
Cared for pets during owners' absences.
Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Bathed and groomed pets using gentle techniques.
Taught animals sit, stay and other basic commands.
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