Abigial Wetzel
Wiley Ford,WV
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience at Mountainview Veterinary Services, excelling in surgical support and client communication. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective animal handling and post-operative care. Recognized for promoting preventive care, resulting in increased client satisfaction and improved health outcomes for pets.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Mountainview Veterinary Services
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted in animal handling and restraint during examinations and treatments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of veterinary clinic facilities and equipment.
- Supported veterinarians with routine procedures, ensuring timely care for animals.
- Observed animal behavior to report changes or concerns to veterinary staff.
- Communicated effectively with pet owners regarding routine care instructions and follow-ups.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian as lead tech.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures. (examples: spay/neuter, abdominal surgeries, eye surgeries on both small and large animals, ACL repairs and dental procedures)
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering valuable recommendations for pet care.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Promoted preventive care services by educating clients on the importance of routine check-ups, vaccinations, and dental cleanings.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis as lead tech.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Encouraged preventive care, increasing number of pets receiving timely vaccinations and health screenings.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures as surgery lead.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Worked in both small and large animal fields.
- Treated hospitalized patients by reading vitals, placing catheters, giving appropriate medication.
- Have worked an estimated 20,000 hours
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
11.2016 - 07.2022
- Collaborated with team to maintain operational efficiency and meet customer demands
- Facilitated effective communication within team, promoting a cohesive work environment
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Nutritional Science
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV08-2023
Skills
- Client communication
- Animal safety
- Surgical procedures and support
- Post operative care
- Animal handling
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Mountainview Veterinary Services
08.2022 - Current
Team Member
Chick-fil-A
11.2016 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Nutritional Science
West Virginia University
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