Alexis Orcutt
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated and hardworking job seeker with experience. Absolutely excellent at communicating and very passionate to problem solve and always eager to gather more knowledge in my work environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Technician Assistant
Eagle Animal Hospital
4825 NW Gateway Ave Riverside, MO 64150 United St
01.2023 - Current
- Improved clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces for the veterinary team.
- Performed laboratory tasks, such as blood draws and sample analysis, contributing to accurate diagnostics for patients.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, ensuring a positive experience during their visits to the clinic.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with medical procedures, including administering medications and vaccinations.
- Collaborated with fellow team members to provide comprehensive care for animals, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff in emergency situations, providing critical support during life-saving interventions.
- Promoted client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and educating pet owners on animal health issues.
- Regularly sanitized equipment and work areas following established protocols to maintain a clean clinic environment.
- Prepared animals for surgery by performing pre-operative tasks such as shaving surgical sites and administering anesthesia monitors.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
Lodge Assistant
Amity Woods Animal Hospital And Lodge
9300 NW 87th Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64153
11.2022 - Current
- Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
- Greeted and assisted guests by gathering information pertaining to reservations or requests for their pets.
- Cared for pets in kennels and supervised dogs small,medium,large breed dogs in daycare.
- Responsible for the care and protection of the pet while it stays with us at Amity.
- cleaning dishes, laundry, kennels, and daycare areas after use.
Vet Technician Assistant
Amity Woods Animal Hospital
9300 NW 87th Terrace, Kansas City, KC,MO 64153
12.2020 - 11.2022
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
- Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
Pet Guardian
Pete And Mac's
5860 NW Prairie View Rd, Kansas City, MO 64151
07.2019 - 09.2020
- Cared for dogs and cats boarding, by feeding,cleaning,medicating and playing with the animals.
- supervising the dogs in daycare
- bathing dogs
- cleaning in the back including dishes, blankets, kennels and yards.
- Let the clients know how safe and reliable we care for pets by filling them in on what to expect for their animals stay.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity by reading animal behavior.
Education
High School Diploma -
Platte County High School
Platte City, MO09.2019
High School Diploma -
Northland Career Center
Platte City, MO05.2019
Skills
- Customer Experience and communication
- Animal Behavioral Changes
- Veterinarian Assistance
- High-Pressure Environments
- Prescription Filling
- Humane Animal Restraints
- Animal Vaccinations
- Basic Animal Care
- Vital Signs Measurement
- IV Fluid Administration
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Medical History
Timeline
Vet Technician Assistant
Eagle Animal Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Lodge Assistant
Amity Woods Animal Hospital And Lodge
11.2022 - Current
Vet Technician Assistant
Amity Woods Animal Hospital
12.2020 - 11.2022
Pet Guardian
Pete And Mac's
07.2019 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Platte County High School
High School Diploma -
Northland Career Center