Veterinary Technician Assistant
Compassionate Care Veterinary Clinic
Cumberland , RI
05.2023 - 10.2023
- Greeted and checked in patients for appointments.
- Assisted veterinarians with routine examinations, treatments, and minor surgeries.
- Administered medications as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment.
- Performed laboratory tests such as fecal exams, urinalyses, and heartworm tests.
- Maintained medical records and updated patient files.
- Cleaned and maintained veterinary equipment and instruments.
- Stocked supplies and medications in the clinic or hospital setting.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for both staff members and animals in the facility.
- Handled administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, answering phones.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures when necessary.
- Kept cages clean by changing bedding materials daily.
- Weighed pets to monitor their progress over time.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
- Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
- Administered immunizations and treatments following veterinarian instructions.
- Clipped animals' claws.
- Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites and skin scrapings.