Anya Thompson
Crystal Lake,IL
Summary
Dedicated Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over one year of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered a highly motivated employee.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Member
Pet Supplies Plus
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and accurate responses to inquiries, addressing concerns, and resolving issues.
- Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Kennel Assistant
Fox Valley Animal Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients through open communication and trust-building interactions.
- Monitored animal behavior for signs of illness or distress, promptly reporting any concerns to management or veterinary staff.
- Recorded information such as feeding schedules, appearance, behavior of boarded or hospitalized patients to monitor stay.
- Ensured safety of all animals through proper handling techniques and adherence to established protocols.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Promoted preventive care services by educating clients on the importance of routine check-ups, vaccinations, and dental cleanings.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Collected blood samples for lab work and diagnostics.
Education
No Degree - Veterinary Assistant
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, IL12.2023
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Feeding animals
- Decision-Making
- Medication Documentation
- Animal Behavior
- Honest and Dependable
- Problem Identification
- Customer Communication
- Animal Care
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Venipuncture
Certification
Approved Veterinary Assistant
Timeline
Kennel Assistant
Fox Valley Animal Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Team Member
Pet Supplies Plus
07.2021 - 11.2021
No Degree - Veterinary Assistant
McHenry County College