Anna Horvat
Littleton,CO
Summary
Disciplined individual skilled in collecting and verifying patient demographic and insurance information and preparing and maintaining medical records. Proficient in using medical terminology and classifying diagnostic procedures, treatments and medications. Dedicated to providing highest quality care to patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Upper East Veterinary Center
- Observed and assisted DVM’s during examinations and both surgical and non-surgical procedures
- Performed proper restraint of animals during medical examinations or medication administration
- Scheduled appointments, made follow-up calls, and organized patient charts.
Intern
Indian School Animal Hospital
- Observed and assisted DVM’s during examinations and both surgical and non-surgical procedures
- Performed proper restraint of animals during medical examinations or medication administration
- Scheduled appointments, made follow-up calls, and organized patient charts.
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Gentle Touch Animal Hospital
07.2020 - Current
- Train all new assistant hires, conduct bi-weekly training meetings with assistants and doctors to determine progress, and oversee all duties performed by assistants daily
- Monitor patient vital signs before, during, and after sedated or anesthetized procedures
- Conduct blood draws, take radiographs, and complete in-house laboratory testing
- Communicate with both clients and doctors about appropriate treatment options to provide the best care for patients.
Lab Aide
Summit Pathology
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Accessioned and prepared specimen from hospitals and outpatient clinics for processing or grossing
- Organized and loaded tissue processors with proper use of Tissue-Tek VIP processor software operations
- Demonstrated proper filing of both pathology slides and cassettes.
Volunteer
ASPCA
09.2013 - 06.2015
- Socialized with cats to ameliorate their behavior to increase their chances of being adopted
- Collaborated with the staff to match cats with pet adoption candidates
- Provided approved pet adoption candidates with information about proper pet care.
Education
Master of Science - Microbiology And Immunology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO05.2020
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- File and Records Management
- Medical Terminology
- Administrative Management
- Performance Monitoring
- Customer Relations
- Training and Development
- Interpersonal Skills
- Research and Analysis
- Detail-Oriented
- Scheduling
- Office Management
Volunteer Experience
ASPCA, New York, NY, 09/2013, 06/2015, Socialized with cats to ameliorate their behavior to increase their chances of being adopted., Collaborated with the staff to match cats with pet adoption candidates., Provided approved pet adoption candidates with information about proper pet care.
Extra Curricular Activities
- Beta Beta Beta Biological Honors Research Fraternity, CSU, 2017, 2020
- National Honor Society, CSU, 2017, 2020
- Domestic Animal Behavioral Research, CSU, 2017, 2019
- Foal Care Team Volunteer, CSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital, 2017, 2018
Publications
K9 Police Units: The human-animal bond and implications for veterinary practiceErdman P. Kogan, L.R. Horvat, A. Freeman, B. 03/2017, Poster presentation, Washington State Academic Showcase, Pullman, WA
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Gentle Touch Animal Hospital
07.2020 - Current
Lab Aide
Summit Pathology
07.2019 - 06.2020
Volunteer
ASPCA
09.2013 - 06.2015
Intern
Upper East Veterinary Center
Intern
Indian School Animal Hospital
Master of Science - Microbiology And Immunology
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
Colorado State University