Reana Palmer
Galveston,TX
Summary
Multitasking Veterinary Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 4 years of efficiently handling various pet breeds, conducting pet examinations and ensuring every patient gets the care they need. Committed to learning new tasks and considered a highly self motivated employee.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Campeche Cove All Animal Hospital
Galveston, TX
11.2021 - Current
- Intake patients for appointments/emergency drop-offs & answer animal health questions, advise relevant diagnostics and efficient care.
- Prepped patients for surgery (catheter placement, intubation, shave/sterile scrub)
- Monitored animals under anesthesia for the duration of veterinary surgery and procedures
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays, ultrasounds and fast scans.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods.
Kennel Manager
Galveston Island Humane Society
Galveston, TX
01.2021 - 11.2021
- Oversee staff to ensure all cleaning and enrichment procedures for shelter animals were being adequately completed.
- Developed schedule for kennel staff to balance walking, feeding and socializing needs of animals in care.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Animal Health Technician
Galveston Island Humane Society
Galveston, TX
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Cleaned and disinfected kennels and technician office to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Recorded any and all changes in animal health, and carried out treatment under animal shelter veterinarian
Garden Center Associate
Tom’s Thumb Nursery And Landscaping
Galveston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Cared for indoor/outdoor and greenhouse plants, trees, shrubs, vines, etc.
- Assisted in aesthetics and innovative ideas for merchandising and increasing sales.
- Processed accurate credit, debit, check and cash sales transactions for more than 50 customer orders per day.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise and promoted key items.
Servant Leader Intern
CDF Freedom Schools
Galveston, TX
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
- Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement.
- Collaborated with administrators on classroom policies, management strategies and discipline.
- Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
- Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Texas A&M University
GalvestonHigh School Diploma -
Legacy of Educational Excellence (LEE) High School
San Antonio, TX05.2014
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Clinical Symptom Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Animal Euthanasia Assistance
- Diagnostic Testing
- Post-surgical Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Patient Check-Ins
- Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Medical Diagnosis
- Animal Grooming
- Microchip Administration
- Medical Terminology
- Wound Care
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Campeche Cove All Animal Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Kennel Manager
Galveston Island Humane Society
01.2021 - 11.2021
Animal Health Technician
Galveston Island Humane Society
09.2019 - 11.2021
Servant Leader Intern
CDF Freedom Schools
05.2018 - 07.2018
Garden Center Associate
Tom’s Thumb Nursery And Landscaping
01.2018 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science -
Texas A&M University
High School Diploma -
Legacy of Educational Excellence (LEE) High School