Angel Mastache
Las Vegas ,NV
Summary
Dedicated Vet Assistant with extensive experience at The Animal Foundation , excelling in patient care and surgical assistance. Skilled in anesthesia monitoring and compassionate client communication, I improved vaccination compliance rates through proactive follow-ups. Committed to maintaining high sanitation standards, I foster a safe and supportive environment for both animals and their owners.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Assistant
The Animal Foundation
Las Vegas
12.2024 - Current
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Contributed to accurate billing processes through meticulous documentation of services provided during each visit or procedure performed on patients.
- Contributed to client satisfaction through compassionate communication regarding pet health concerns and updates on treatment progress.
- Elevated operational efficiency by ensuring cleanliness and organization in all clinic spaces.
- Provided thorough preoperative preparations for surgical cases including clipping fur from incision sites while maintaining animal comfort throughout the process.
Vet Assistant
Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Supported veterinary team in administering medications and vaccines while adhering to protocols.
- Observed animal behavior and health, ensuring timely communication of issues to veterinarians.
- Provided compassionate care during examinations, fostering a trusting environment for pets and their owners.
- Sustained cleanliness in examination and surgical areas, contributing to a sanitary setting.
Vet Assistant
Ann Road Animal Hospital
Las Vegas
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and treatments, ensuring animal comfort and safety.
- Upheld a tidy and organized veterinary clinic setting to facilitate smooth operations.
- Prepared and sterilized surgical instruments, adhering to strict hygiene protocols.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported changes to veterinary staff for appropriate care planning.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, including feeding, grooming, and exercising as needed.
- Educated pet owners on proper animal care practices and clinic services available.
- Handled administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and maintaining accurate patient records.
- Supported inventory management by tracking medical supplies and assisting with restocking efforts.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
- Supported veterinarian in performing surgeries by preparing instruments, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care for patients.
- Assisted in emergency situations calmly while supporting veterinarians with critical care procedures to stabilize patients quickly.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, bloodwork analysis, and urine testing for comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by updating patient files with medical histories, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.
- Collaborated effectively with other vet assistants to streamline daily operations within the clinic setting.
- Boosted vaccination compliance rates by following up with clients to remind them of upcoming appointments and necessary booster shots.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and patients by adhering to strict sanitation protocols in all work areas.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients through educational materials on preventive care measures for their pets'' wellbeing.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Education
Western Highchool
Las Vegas 05.2019
Skills
- Animal behavior
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical record-keeping
- Client communication
- Laboratory skills
- Veterinary terminology
- Vaccine administration
- Euthanasia assistance
- Sanitation protocols
- Patient care
- Dental procedures
- Wound management
- Preventative care
- Intravenous catheterization
- Physical examinations
- Pharmacy inventory
- Diagnostic imaging
- Continuing education
- Surgical assistance
- Animal restraint
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Animal handling
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Animal nutrition
- Animal safety
Timeline
Vet Assistant
The Animal Foundation
12.2024 - Current
Vet Assistant
Hearts Alive Village Las Vegas
04.2023 - 03.2024
Vet Assistant
Ann Road Animal Hospital
10.2022 - 05.2023
Western Highchool