Antonio Harvey
Capitol Heights,MD
Summary
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.
Attentive veterinary assistant passionate about promoting animal health and extending lives of pets. Dedicated and focused professional with several years of experience assisting veterinarians in examining animals to determine nature of illnesses or injuries. Comfortable restraining and holding animals for extended periods of time.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1978
1978
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Ballston Animal Hospital 5232 Wilson Blvd 22205d
Arlington, NVA
08.2003 - Current
- 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.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
- Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
- Documented and tracked treatment activities.
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
- Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites, and skin scrapings.
- Clipped animals' claws and polished teeth to maintain hygiene.
Education
Bell Vocation Hight School
Washington, DCSkills
- Sample collection
- Animal restraint
- Medical record keeping
- Radiographic operation
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Ballston Animal Hospital 5232 Wilson Blvd 22205d
08.2003 - Current
Bell Vocation Hight School