Aliyah D. Taborn
Sidney
Summary
Veterinary Assistant with hands-on experience in animal care, client education, and laboratory procedures. Expertise in surgical preparation, effective patient restraint, and maintaining a clean clinical environment. Committed to animal health and delivering exceptional client service through teamwork and efficient office operations.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Oakview Veterinary Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- Educated clients on animal care, nutrition, and preventative health needs.
- Assisted veterinarians with animal restraint and patient care tasks.
- Performed laboratory tasks, including ear cytology, blood work, and urinalysis.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and safe clinical environment to support operations.
- Scheduled appointments while efficiently managing front desk responsibilities.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments for autoclave sterilization.
- Prepared medications and vaccines for administration under supervision.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance clinic workflow and efficiency.
Sales Associate
Chow Hound Pet Supplies
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate pet products and supplies
- Educated pet owners on animal care and nutrition
- Delivered high-quality customer service and support
- Maintained organized inventory displays and store cleanliness
- Educated customers on proper pet nutrition and health care options.
- Monitored product expiration dates and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
Team Member
Dairy Queen
Sidney
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Delivered exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals.
- Executed accurate cash transactions to maintain financial accountability.
- Restocked supplies to meet daily operational needs effectively.
- Facilitated food service operations across drive-thru, kitchen, and soft serve stations to ensure smooth service.
- Operated kitchen equipment to prepare food items efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining and service areas.
Education
Career Technical Certificate - Veterinary Science
Upper Valley Career Center
Piqua, OH05-2024
General Studies -
Sidney High School
Sidney, OHSkills
- Animal handling and care
- Veterinary terminology
- Vital signs assessment
- Blood draw techniques
- Disease identification
- Patient monitoring
- Surgical preparation
- Intravenous catheterization
- Vaccine administration
- Sample collection techniques
- Patient restraint methods
- X-ray operation
- Cleaning and sanitizing practices
- Medication administration strategies
- Record organization
- Animal nutrition knowledge
- Grooming procedures
- Client education strategies
- Patient care plans and check-ins
- Euthanasia procedures
- Multitasking abilities
- Inventory control
- Dog training techniques
Certification
- Cold Laser Therapy
- Introduction to Veterinary Science Studies
Activities And Awards
- Award-winning FFA contest participant
- Volunteer, Sidney Shelby Animal Shelter
- Livestock and cattle judging
- Participant, Paws for Jesus Dog Training Class (2016-Present)
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Oakview Veterinary Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Chow Hound Pet Supplies
01.2023 - 02.2024
Team Member
Dairy Queen
06.2022 - 02.2023
Career Technical Certificate - Veterinary Science
Upper Valley Career Center
General Studies -
Sidney High School