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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

Resume Overview

School Attended

Greenville Technical College
Craven Community College

Job Titles Held:

Veterinary Technician Assistant
Parts Manager
Veterinary Technician
Server

Degrees

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

Veterinary Technician Assistant Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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