Alicia Shaver
Cumming,GA
Summary
Skilled ER Veterinary Assistant with a proven track record at All Pets Emergency and Referral, excelling in patient care monitoring and emergency response. Demonstrated ability to enhance clinic operations through effective disease treatment and medical triage. Known for exceptional problem identification skills and a compassionate approach to animal care, significantly improving patient outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
ER Veterinary Assistant
All Pets Emergency and Referral
06.2022 - 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.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- 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.
- Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for blood work or other testing purposes.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures, ensuring smooth operation of the veterinary clinic.
- Prepared animals for surgery, including pre-operative care and post-operative monitoring.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
Veterinary Assistant
Happy Tails Animal Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Contributed to public health by assisting in administration of vaccinations and parasite prevention treatments.
- Prepared animals for surgery, including pre-operative care and post-operative monitoring.
- Maintained clean and hygienic clinic environment, reducing risk of cross-contamination and ensuring safety of all animals.
- Encouraged preventive care, increasing number of pets receiving timely vaccinations and health screenings.
- Improved patient care with diligent follow-up calls to assess recovery of animals post-treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster
Scranton, PA09.2025
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies/Pre-Law
American Military University
Charles Town, WV05.2013
Skills
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Surgical procedures and support
- Intravenous catheterization
- Lab operations
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Disease and chronic condition treatment
- Medical Triage
- Problem Identification
- Diagnostic Testing
- Illness assessment and treatment
- Specimen Collection
- Post-surgical Monitoring
Timeline
ER Veterinary Assistant
All Pets Emergency and Referral
06.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Happy Tails Animal Hospital
04.2021 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster
Bachelor of Science - Legal Studies/Pre-Law
American Military University
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