Hi, I’m
AlShante Hurell
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Kings Trail Animal Hospital
Veterinary Assistant
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency
Rehabilitation technician
11.2021 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Utilized aquatic therapy treatments for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
- Performed therapeutic massage, hot-cold packs placement, or electrical stimulation under direction of physical therapist.
- Utilized Class IV laser therapy and other land exercises (ie. cavalettis, ramp, and assisted walks) under the supervision of physical therapist
- Educated patients and families on exercises and proper body mechanics.
- Giving water, food, and medication when needed
- Followed discharge plans, identified concerns and reported issues to management for decision-making.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of clinic or treatment environment.
Fetch Canine Rehab
Rehabilitation Technician
06.2016 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Answered telephones and performed light clerical duties to maintain smooth operations while attending to various program needs.
- Helped develop care plans for patients with complex needs and assisted patients with using rehabilitation equipment.
- Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
- Followed discharge plans, identified concerns and reported issues to management for decision-making.
- Documented each patient case with updates in computer system.
- Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
- Developed and facilitated patient specific stretching and strengthening programs.
- Utilized aquatic therapy treatments for patients with orthopedic and neurological conditions.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient examinations using manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise instruction.
Pet sitter
12.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Walking and feeding pets, medicating when needed
- Make sure fresh clean water bowls are out and beds are clean and dry
- If needed, complete laundry and food bowls.
Education
Penn Foster
from Veterinary Technician
University Overview
Learning animal handling and restraining skills, preps patients for surgeries and preventative appointments. Also learning veterinary client etiquette and proper terms.
Armstrong State UniversitySavannah, GA
Associate of Arts from English Communication, Spanish
12.2017
University Overview
Skills
- Experienced with Ezyvet,Smart flow, and Cornerstone programs
- Scheduling appointments
- Handling at risk and caution dogs (ie military and police force
- Administering medication
- Lab Operations
- Working with orthopedic and neurological patients
- Prescription Filling
- Veterinarian Assistance
- Post-Surgical Monitoring
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Proper Animal Restraint
Interests
Interests
Achievements:
- Fetch Canine Rehab flyer; new flyer for a medical company Magazine article for Public Design creating both a magazine cover and article.
- Affiliated with several clubs including FFA, Computers club, marching band, basketball, and creative writing
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Kings Trail Animal Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Rehabilitation technician
Central Texas Veterinary Specialty and Emergency
11.2021 - 12.2021
Pet sitter
12.2016 - Current
Rehabilitation Technician
Fetch Canine Rehab
06.2016 - 05.2021
Penn Foster
from Veterinary Technician
Armstrong State University
Associate of Arts from English Communication, Spanish