Alexandra Merrill-Lovett

ASSISTANT DUTIES

• Obtained patient histories and maintained medical records
• Restrained patients during examinations.
• Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Collected specimens, such as urine, blood, and fecal samples, for laboratory analysis.
• Assisted during surgical procedures, including preparing the patient, monitoring anesthesia, and post-operative monitoring.
• Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
• Provided client education about preventative wellness care, as well as information about specific medical conditions.
• Disinfected exam rooms and treatment areas between patients.

RECEPTIONIST DUTIES

• Answered phone calls and emails.
• Scheduled appointments with veterinarians and specialists.
• Coordinated care between visiting specialists, emergency clinics, and our facility.
• Checked out clients and maintained financial records.
• Notified owners of test results.

MANAGERIAL DUTIES

• Interviewed, hired and trained employees.
• Coordinated with representatives of supply companies and specialty hospitals.
• Ordered medical and office supplies for the hospital.
• Developed and implemented policies and procedures

• Walked dogs on a recurring basis.
• Provided drop-ins or overnight stays to various types of pets while owners are away.
• Cared for basic needs of pets (food, water, litterbox cleaning, washing bedding, play time, walks, etc) for up to 3 weeks at a time.
• Administered medications as needed, including oral medications, topical medications, insulin and subcutaneous fluids.
• Maintained cleanliness of homes.
• Collected mail, newspapers, and packages.

• Delivered educational talks to visitors about historic site and practices of the time
• Maintained cleanliness of animal enclosures and repaired structures and fences as necessary
• Performed animal husbandry duties including milking cows, assisting in birthing lambs and calves, minor medical care
• Maintained crops on property (rye field, apple trees, vegetable gardens)
• Assisted in training oxen to perform duties such as pulling carts and plows