Alexis Hogenson
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Dedicated veterinary assistant skilled in client communication, surgical assistance, and anesthesia monitoring. Committed to providing compassionate care and maintaining a sterile environment to support successful procedures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Puyallup Valley Veterinary Clinic
Puyallup, WA
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians in administering vaccinations and medications to ensure animal health and well-being.
- Prepared examination rooms and surgical areas, maintaining cleanliness and organization for efficient operations.
- Monitored animals pre- and post-surgery, providing necessary care and updates to veterinary staff.
- Educated pet owners on proper care techniques, fostering better understanding of animal health needs.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, enhancing customer satisfaction through attentive service.
- Implemented improved record-keeping practices for patient histories, increasing accuracy and accessibility of information.
- Assisted surgeons during procedures by providing essential instruments and maintaining sterile environment.
- Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals during surgeries, facilitating timely interventions when necessary.
- Collaborated with surgical team to streamline workflow and enhance operating room efficiency.
- Documented surgical procedures accurately, contributing to comprehensive patient records and continuity of care.
- Promoted animal health education by providing clients with essential information on preventive care measures such as vaccinations, and parasite prevention.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- 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.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
Front End Associate
Fred Meyer
Puyallup, WA
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Organized and maintained cart storage areas to ensure efficient retrieval and return processes.
- Assisted customers in locating carts, enhancing overall shopping experience and convenience.
- Helped with bagging customers' items and carrying oversized or overweight items to customer vehicles.
Education
High School Diploma - Veterinary Technology
Pierce College
Puyallup, WAHigh School Diploma -
Graham Kapowsin High School
Graham06.2022
No Degree - Pre Veterinary Technology
Pierce County Skills Center
Puyallup, WA06.2021
Skills
- Client communication
- Surgical assistance
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Radiography and phlebotomy
- Maintained accurate patient records
- Maintaining sterile environments
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Puyallup Valley Veterinary Clinic
10.2022 - Current
Front End Associate
Fred Meyer
07.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma - Veterinary Technology
Pierce College
High School Diploma -
Graham Kapowsin High School
No Degree - Pre Veterinary Technology
Pierce County Skills Center