Amy Thompson
Tampa
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Assistant with experience at VCA Animal Hospital and VEG ER for Pets, skilled in emergency and preventive care. Proven ability to enhance patient flow management and client communication, while training new staff to elevate team performance. Committed to providing exceptional animal care and fostering strong client relationships in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
VEG ER for Pets
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted veterinarian and technicians with exams, procedures and x-rays.
- Provided clean and comfortable environment for hospitalized pets.
- 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.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospital
03.2017 - 09.2024
- 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.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
Leadership Team Member
Camp Akita
05.2015 - 09.2017
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Maintained team flexibility and embraced change to adapt within dynamic markets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2017
Skills
- Emergency and preventive care
- Animal handling
- Patient flow management
- Client communication
- Client education
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
VEG ER for Pets
09.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospital
03.2017 - 09.2024
Leadership Team Member
Camp Akita
05.2015 - 09.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science
The Ohio State University
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