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VETERINARY TECHNICIAN ASSISTANT
Summary
Skills
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication administration
  • IV drug therapy management
  • Diabetes management
Experience
04/2014 - 06/2018Veterinary Technician AssistantCompany Name | City, State
  • Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
  • Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support, as well as top-notch care to each animal.
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering all important data into system.
  • Collected and documented animal information such as weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to maximize team efficiency.
  • Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
  • Trained internal staff members on administrative processes, work instructions and procedures to facilitate consistent and seamless company operations.
09/2010 - 04/2014Parts ManagerCompany Name | City, State
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by accurately counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Reduced process lags, managing daily parts operations such as fulfilling service requests, generating orders, tracking inventory and maintaining profit margins.
  • Enhanced sales by implementing merchandising and promotional improvements.
  • Received, examined and reshelved returned parts.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Connected with customers daily to understand needs, provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
05/2005 - 08/2010Veterinary TechnicianCompany Name | City, State
  • Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
  • Reviewed inventory levels during shifts and placed orders to replenish supplies, including shampoo, canine toothpaste and styptic powder.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
  • Laundered soiled animal bedding immediately to reduce infection, using appropriate chemicals.
  • Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
  • Administered and applied treatments, drugs, oxygen therapy, medications and immunological agents.
  • Sutured cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues, gingiva and oral mucous membranes.
  • Developed educational and marketing materials detailing veterinary services.
  • Prepared animals for surgery, including clipping, scrubbing, and disinfecting operative site.
  • Used IDEXX to analyze bloodwork and samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
  • Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
  • Interpreted lab results to diagnose veterinary disorders and recommend treatment plans to veterinarian.
  • Strategically scheduled patient appointments to maintain workflows.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
  • Visited farms to help with animal emergencies, including injury, disease and birthing.
  • Initiated emergency interventions such as resuscitative oxygen procedures and external cardiac massage.
06/2018 - 03/2019ServerCompany Name | City, State
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks.
  • Discussed alternative selections with chef for guests with food allergies or gluten-free requests.
  • Arranged each place setting attractively and verified all items were clean and free from water spots and chips.
  • Recommended daily specials, wine selections and desserts to guide patrons toward more profitable items.
  • Managed closing duties, including restocking items and reconciling cash drawer.
  • Satisfied customers by keeping drinks topped off and anticipating needs such as condiments and extra napkins.
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Prepared salads and appetizers to back up kitchen staff.
  • Recorded orders and partnered with team members to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Checked patrons' identification to ensure minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Completed opening and closing checklists, including emptying trash, safeguarding alcohol and polishing silverware.
Education and Training
05/2010Associate of Science
Greenville Technical College | City, State
Expected in 05/2020Associate of Science: ADN
Craven Community College | City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Greenville Technical College
  • Craven Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Veterinary Technician Assistant
  • Parts Manager
  • Veterinary Technician
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Degrees

  • 05/2010 Associate of Science
    Expected in 05/2020 Associate of Science : ADN

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