Alivia Ryan

lowell,Massachusetts

Summary

A veterinary assistant in training, with learned experience from nashoba valley technical High School and nashoba valley MSPCA clinic, where I improved my animal care skills through skilled support in procedures and lab testing. I excel in restraint techniques, blood draws, and monitoring patient vitals.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Pepperell Quality Market

Pepperell, MA

08.2022 - 05.2024

Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, and processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to custome

Veterinary Assistant

MSPCA nashoba clinic

westford, Massachusetts

01.2023 - 02.2023

Assisted in restraining animals during examinations or treatments
Restrained animals for veterinary examinations, treatments and procedures
Assisted DVMs during procedures by restraining animals, monitoring vitals and administering medications
Filled prescriptions for pet owners under the direction of a veterinarian
Maintained cleanliness of animal cages, kennels, runs, examination rooms and treatment areas
Performed basic laboratory tests such as fecal analysis and urinalysis as directed by veterinarians
Cleaned instruments used in veterinary procedures according to established protocols
Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens, including drawing blood, collecting urine samples, and taking x-rays
Conducted general maintenance of treatment room to keep equipment and machines clean and in operable condition.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nashoba Valley Technical High School

Westford, Massachusetts

06.2024

Skills

Assisted in restraining animals during examinations or treatments
Restrained animals for veterinary examinations, treatments and procedures
Assisted DVMs during procedures by restraining animals, monitoring vitals and administering medications
Filled prescriptions for pet owners under the direction of a veterinarian
Maintained cleanliness of animal cages, kennels, runs, examination rooms and treatment areas
Performed basic laboratory tests such as fecal analysis and urinalysis as directed by veterinarians
Cleaned instruments used in veterinary procedures according to established protocols
Assisted in the preparation of laboratory specimens, including drawing blood, collecting urine samples, and taking x-rays
Conducted general maintenance of treatment room to keep equipment and machines clean and in operable condition
Procedure Support
Physical Examinations
Client Communication
Sample Collection
Tick Removal
Animal Grooming
Post Operative Care
Animal Handling
Radiology Techniques
Animal Behavior

Anesthesia Monitoring
Routine Examinations
Proper Animal Restraint
Blood Draws
Needle Safety
Customer Service
Lab Testing (UA, CBC, Chems, PCV, ect)
Osha certified
Fear Free certified
ID Verification
Cash Register Operation
Customer Assistance
POS Systems
Cash Handling
Payment Collection
Time management skills
Customer service experience
Customer service excellence

References

Kate Hawkins, Nashoba Valley Technical Highschool Technical Instructor Teacher, khawkins@nashobatech.net
Brenna Tomaino, Nashoba Valley Tech High School Technical Instructor Teacher, btomaino@nashobatech.net

Personal Information

Title: Veterinary Assistant

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