Amanda Hauke
Sardinia,OH
Summary
To seek and maintain a position in a long-term career that offers professional challenges and room for growth as I continue my education. I am organized, dependable, and passionate about learning.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical Foster/Volunteer
Brown County Small Animal Humane Society
2022.05 - Current
- Assist shelter manager with intake and critical care, including determining triage to a veterinarian.
- Foster in-home the most critical patients. To date, I have fostered almost 60 cats and kittens.
- Train shelter staff to perform basic laboratory procedures in-house which saves them time and money.
- Maintain clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Educate fellow fosters and general public about proper care of kittens and cats.
Family Manager/Homeschool Teacher
Self-employed
2011.12 - Current
- Fostered independence in children by teaching them essential life skills such as time management, organization, and self-care techniques.
- Managed medical appointments, ensuring each family member received appropriate care while maintaining comprehensive records of health-related information.
- Coordinated daily activities, ensuring punctual attendance at school, appointments, and extracurricular activities.
- Established routines within the household that promoted consistency in daily living while allowing flexibility when needed.
- Cultivated positive relationships with neighbors and community members through participation in local events and organizations.
- Spent several years running our family's 30-year old greenhouse retail business as well as helping on the 900-acre farm
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Mason Family Pet Hospital
2007.12 - 2011.11
- Assisted veterinarians and RVTs during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through weekly stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs for accurate diagnoses.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis as well as in-house examination.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments.
- Created and implemented my famous "Follow the Wall" process to ensure that closing duties were completed efficiently and correctly.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Created simple charts for receptionists to quickly reference about flea, heartworm, and tick medications based on the clients' needs.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide exceptional customer service while managing phone calls on a three-line system and front desk tasks.
Education
Communication Arts (Public Relations/Journalism)
Wilmington College
Wilmington, OHAssociate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized and Efficient
- Attention to Detail
- Reception Duties
- Specimen Collection
- Diagnostic Testing
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Equipment Preparation and Sterilization
Certification
Fear Free Certification - in progress
Timeline
Medical Foster/Volunteer
Brown County Small Animal Humane Society
2022.05 - Current
Family Manager/Homeschool Teacher
Self-employed
2011.12 - Current
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Mason Family Pet Hospital
2007.12 - 2011.11
Communication Arts (Public Relations/Journalism)
Wilmington College
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster College
Fear Free Certification - in progress
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