Aimee-Louise Priest
Fort Walton Beach,FL
Summary
I am experienced in animal care and committed to ensuring animal safety and improving client relationships through effective communication. I am always looking to enhance my knowledge of Veterinary Medicine and hope to complete schooling to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. Being a passionate and productive team player, I work well within a busy environment and I am often described as reliable and hard working by my peers. I believe that I always push myself to go the extra mile and I would love the opportunity to prove myself within your practice.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Friendship Veterinary Hospital
Fort Walton Beach, FL
03.2023 - Current
- Assist veterinarians with proper restraint techniques during exams and procedures under sedation ensuring optimal animal care and safety.
- Obtain and document subjective histories and relay appropriate information to veterinarians prior to examinations.
- Effective communication and education with pet owners on feline and canine vaccinations, preventive care, general health needs.
- Maintained cleanliness of hospital and equipment.
- Venipuncture, IV catheter placement
- Prepare and interpret otic cytology's, fecal floatation's, microfilaria checks.
- Competent knowledge of animal medications, proficient in prescription filling and medication administration via oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous routes.
- Use of Cornerstone and IDEXX laboratory equipment.
- Competent in radiographic techniques/ placement for imaging.
Kennel Manager
Petland
Fort Walton Beach, FL
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Communicated with the assigned veterinarian to discuss treatments and signs of illness.
- Prepared vaccinations.
- Prepared medication charts and paperwork including daily health records and health certificates.
- Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations and procedures.
Kennel Assistant
Petland
Fort Walton Beach, FL
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Administered medications by mouth.
- Practiced good hygiene measures to prevent cross-contamination.
- Performed basic grooming such as bathing, brushing, trimming nails and ear cleaning.
- Cleaned, organized, maintained and disinfected a kennel environment.
Store Manager
Starbucks, Kbeverage LTD
Newmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom
09.2019 - 02.2022
- Prepared daily, weekly and monthly reports for senior management review.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to enhance client satisfaction.
- Fostered a positive work environment.
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
Education
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management -
West Suffolk College
Bury St Edmunds, U.KGCSE's -
Newmarket Academy
Newmarket, Suffolk, U.KSkills
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Client communication & education
- Patient restraint
- Animal safety
- Various methods of medication administration
- Sample collection
- Vaccine administration
- Intravenous catheterization
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Friendship Veterinary Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Kennel Manager
Petland
11.2022 - 03.2023
Kennel Assistant
Petland
04.2022 - 11.2022
Store Manager
Starbucks, Kbeverage LTD
09.2019 - 02.2022
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Animal Management -
West Suffolk College
GCSE's -
Newmarket Academy