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Angela L. Barncord

Hawkins,TX

Summary

Devoted Veterinary Assistant versed in balancing administrative responsibilities with delivering quality veterinary care. Focused on creating a calm, inviting office setting to put pet owners and pets at ease. Excellent time management and relationship-building skills with animals and people alike.

Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages and managing supplies. Meets animal needs with compassion and love for every creatures. Offers excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Quitman Animal Clinic
Quitman, TX
06.2006 - Current
  • Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
  • Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
  • Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
  • Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
  • Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
  • Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.

Veterinary Assistant

Fort Bliss Veterinary Treatment Facility
El Paso, TX
05.2003 - 06.2006
  • Record keeping for Military Working Dogs (MWD) and United States Border Control Dogs (BCD).
  • Performed routine vaccinations, microchips, specimen collections, military personal pets, MWD, and BCD.
  • Health certificates for military personal pets going to a foreign countries.
  • Prepared medical emergency kits for MWD and their handler's going on deployment
  • Scheduling, account receivable, and closing medical records.
  • Assisting in emergency surgery for MWD.
  • Collecting and shipping specimen to Ft. Meade for necropsy.
  • Responsible for monthly control drug count and submitting to William Beaumont Medical Center

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Technology

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA

Skills

  • Euthanasia Assistance
  • Animal Handling
  • Dental Prophylaxis
  • Urgent Care
  • Sample Collection
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Client Communication
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Veterinary Terminology
  • Medication Administration
  • Client Education
  • Physical Examinations
  • Proficient in Avimark, Cornerstone, Ezvet, and Vetport
  • Veterinary standards and procedures
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Gowning and gloving procedures
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • Animal Safety
  • Post Operative Care
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Patient Flow Management

Languages

Dutch
Professional
German
Professional

Affiliations

  • Traveling
  • Reading
  • Needlepoint i.e. embroidery, knitting, and crochet
  • Dancing
  • Being with my family

Custom

  • Classically trained in ballet

Certification

  • Achieved Veterinary Assistant certification level 3 2009
  • Rescue CPR certification 2020

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Quitman Animal Clinic
06.2006 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Fort Bliss Veterinary Treatment Facility
05.2003 - 06.2006

Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Technology

Ashworth College

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