Alexis Turchie
Woodland,CA
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 8 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Muller Pet Hospital
Sacramento, CA
08.2022 - 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.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
Veterinary Assistant
Acorn Hill Animal Center
Sutter Creek, CA
10.2017 - 06.2021
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
Veterinary Assistant
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital
Stockton, CA
03.2016 - 09.2017
- Continuously pursued professional development opportunities for learning about advancements in emergency veterinary care, enhancing overall quality of patient care.
- Maintained accurate patient records, diligently documenting treatment plans and medical histories for future reference.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
Education
Associate of Science -
Carrington College
Stockton, CA07.2017
Skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Laboratory procedures
- Medication Administration
- Veterinary Terminology
- Surgical procedures and support
- Medical record-keeping
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Sample Collection
- Emergency and preventive care
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Post Operative Care
- Lab operations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Multitasking
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Muller Pet Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Acorn Hill Animal Center
10.2017 - 06.2021
Veterinary Assistant
All Creatures Veterinary Hospital
03.2016 - 09.2017
Associate of Science -
Carrington College