Abbigail Russell
Comer,GA
Summary
Dedicated veterinary professional with a strong background in animal handling, surgical assistance, and client communication. Proven expertise in monitoring animal health and readiness for emergency response.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Colbert Animal Hospital
Colbert, GA
07.2024 - 03.2026
- Assisted veterinarians in administering treatments and procedures to patients.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Trained new veterinary assistants on clinic protocols and patient care techniques.
- Monitored animal health and behavior, reporting changes to veterinarians promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and surgical areas.
- Developed positive relationships with clients, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Facilitated successful surgeries by preparing instruments, monitoring anesthesia levels, and providing post-operative care for patients.
- Safeguarded clinic reputation by maintaining high standards of cleanliness in examination rooms, surgical suites, and kennel areas.
- Reduced patient stress during visits through gentle handling techniques and calming strategies tailored for individual animal needs.
- Supported veterinarian diagnoses through skilled collection of laboratory samples such as blood draws, urine analysis, and cytology evaluations.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
Kennel Technician
Hall County Animal Shelter
Gainesville, GA
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Administered daily feeding and care routines for shelter animals, ensuring health and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal enclosures, promoting a safe environment for both animals and visitors.
- Assisted in veterinary procedures, including vaccinations and health assessments, enhancing overall animal care quality.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported concerns to senior staff, contributing to improved welfare assessments.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
Education
Associates Degree - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ08.2027
High School Diploma -
East Jackson Comprehensive High School
Commerce, GA08.2023
Skills
- Animal handling expertise
- Team leadership qualities
- Staff training and development
- Anesthetic administration
- Animal behavior assessment
- Vaccine administration
- Inventory control
- Preventative care
- Record keeping accuracy
- Emergency response readiness
- Veterinary medical records software
- Surgical assistance proficiency
- Pharmacy management
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Client communication
- Animal safety
- Veterinary terminology
- Animal restraint
- Veterinary standards and procedures
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Colbert Animal Hospital
07.2024 - 03.2026
Kennel Technician
Hall County Animal Shelter
01.2023 - 07.2024
Associates Degree - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
High School Diploma -
East Jackson Comprehensive High School