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Allison Lyons

Lewistown,MO

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hours

Summary

Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 2 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Canton VeterInary Clinic
Canton, MO
07.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.

Veterinary Assisting Extern

VCA Southeast Portland Animal Hospital
Portland
10.2022 - 11.2022
  • Developed strong interpersonal and communication skills by collaborating with all types of personalities in various situations.
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
  • Maintained excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, and fellow teammates.
  • Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
  • Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.

Hostess/Cashier

Buffalo Wild Wings
Portland
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Handled cash with accuracy
  • Utilized organization skills to seat customers
  • Spoke with customers via phone to take orders
  • Used appropriate cleaning techniques for disinfecting tables between guests.

Sales Associate

TJMaxx
Portland
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Organized and handled merchandise
  • Provided excellent customer service to all guests
  • Proactively cleaned fitting rooms and stocked shelves, always seeking out ways to help the store.

Education

Veterinary Assisting Certificate -

Carrington College
11.2022

High School Diploma -

Highland Highschool
05.2019

Skills

  • Communication with Clients
  • Reading Vitals
  • Patient Restraint
  • Surgery Preparation
  • Problem Solving
  • Aseptic Technique
  • Urinalysis
  • Sterilizing Instruments
  • Phlebotomy
  • Veterinary Terminology
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Appointment Scheduling

Love For Animals

Growing up my family always had animals, horses, rodents, cats and dogs. My love for animals never stopped there and is still growing, ensuring animals have the best care is something I strive highly to achieve. Any ways to improve are always welcome and receiving feedback on my performance is great to help myself continue to improve.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Software

EzyVet

Avimark

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Canton VeterInary Clinic
07.2023 - Current

Veterinary Assisting Extern

VCA Southeast Portland Animal Hospital
10.2022 - 11.2022

Hostess/Cashier

Buffalo Wild Wings
04.2022 - 08.2022

Sales Associate

TJMaxx
10.2021 - 01.2022

Veterinary Assisting Certificate -

Carrington College

High School Diploma -

Highland Highschool