Alisha Popp
Navasota,TX
Summary
Skilled Veterinary Assistant with proven expertise in patient care and diagnostic imaging, honed at Veterinary Medical Center Of The Woodlands. Excelled in compassionate communication and effective animal restraint, enhancing clinic efficiency and client satisfaction. Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and excellence in veterinary support, significantly contributing to optimal patient outcomes and service quality. Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any position and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 12 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinarian Assistant
Veterinary Medical Center Of The Woodlands
10.2015 - Current
- Increased clinic efficiency by maintaining clean exam rooms and preparing them for each appointment.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by updating patient files with pertinent medical information and treatment plans.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Performed ear flushes, intravenous feedings and other procedures.
- Scheduled appointments, answered phones, billed customers for services and maintained inventory to maximize office productivity.
- Performed routine procedures such as nail trims and ear cleanings.
- Assisted with laboratory work, including sample collection, analysis, and reporting results to veterinarians for interpretation.
- Provided compassionate care to animals under distress or experiencing pain during medical procedures or hospitalization periods.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and dental procedures.
- Educated pet owners on proper care techniques, fostering strong relationships between clients and their pets.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring accurate dosages and timely application for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted veterinarians with restraining animals during exams.
- Conducted thorough post-operative assessments on recovering patients, monitoring vital signs and comfort levels to ensure successful recovery processes.
- Reduced wait times for appointments by efficiently scheduling patients and managing the appointment calendar.
- Enhanced client satisfaction through timely responses to inquiries and maintaining clear communication with pet owners.
- Promoted a stress-free environment for patients by utilizing low-stress handling techniques during examinations and treatments.
- Reduced risk of infection by diligently following proper sanitation protocols in all areas of the clinic.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring a safe and sterile environment for successful procedures.
- Provided pet owners with excellent customer service and compassionate care for animals.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as radiographs and ultrasound.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
Veterinary Assistant
Aldine Animal Hospital
08.2012 - 03.2015
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as 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.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering valuable recommendations for pet care.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Promoted preventive care services by educating clients on the importance of routine check-ups, vaccinations, and dental cleanings.
- Assisted in exam and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
Education
GED -
Klein High School
Klein, TXNo Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Houston, TXSkills
- Patient Care
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Compassionate communication
- Reception duties
- Laboratory procedures
- Intravenous catheterization
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Post Operative Care
Accomplishments
Employee of the month
Employee of the quarter 2019
Employee of the year 2021
Certification
Fear free Certified
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Veterinarian Assistant
Veterinary Medical Center Of The Woodlands
10.2015 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Aldine Animal Hospital
08.2012 - 03.2015
GED -
Klein High School
No Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix