Alexandria Lyons
Fredericktown,OH
Summary
Skilled Veterinary Assistant with a proven track record at Fredericktown Veterinary Clinic, excelling in patient care and client communication. Demonstrated ability to enhance surgical and diagnostic procedures through effective cleaning, sanitizing, and patient monitoring. Trained new staff, ensuring high standards of animal safety and emergency care. Achieved significant improvements in kennel management and disease prevention. Have worked with large animal for many years and very comfortable and confident in the care and safety of those animals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Fredericktown Veterinary Clinic
Fredericktown, OH
09.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide exceptional customer service while managing phone calls and front desk tasks.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Adapted quickly to emergency situations involving large animals, applying problem-solving abilities alongside technical skills to minimize risks.
Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician
Appleseed Valley/clearfork Veterinary Hospitals
Lexington, OH
05.2018 - 09.2019
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures, ensuring smooth operation of the veterinary clinic.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clearfork High School
Bellville, OH05.2017
Skills
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Animal safety
- Large animal handling
- Herd health management
- Patient monitoring
- Emergency care
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Fredericktown Veterinary Clinic
09.2019 - Current
Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician
Appleseed Valley/clearfork Veterinary Hospitals
05.2018 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Clearfork High School