Compassionate Veterinary Assistant known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in animal handling, medication administration, and patient care with ability to maintain calm under pressure. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal support in fast-paced veterinary environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Cactus Pet Hospital
Glendale, AZ
04.2024 - Current
Monitor dental patients, take dental radiographs, before and after pictures for clients, do all the charges and discharge instructions for clients.
Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered, checking patients in and out using Avamark.
Veterinary Assistant
Sun City West Animal Hospital
Sun City West, AZ
02.2012 - 04.2024
Administered immunizations and treatments following veterinarian instructions.
Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Did the inventory and ordering of medications and vaccines for the clinic.
Monitored dental patients, took dental radiographs, before and after pictures for clients.
Put charges in using Cornerstone.
Veterinary Assistant
Auburn Animal Clinic
Rockford, IL
02.2004 - 02.2012
Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
Pharmacy Manager - Inventory and ordering of medications and vaccines.