Ashleigh Card
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Multitasking licensed Veterinary Assistant with over 6+ years of successfully working in both an ambulatory and private veterinary environment. Organized, passionate, skilled team player committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee to join a team of professionals who provide high standards of animal care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
09.2021 - 12.2024
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Kennel Technician
Indian Creek Pet Hospital
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Assisting doctors in rooms with animal restraint, radiographs and exam
- Responsible for all animals boarding and boarding facility to maintain cleanliness of kennel enclosures to prevent spread of diseases
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
Veterinary Assistant
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Communicate with veterinarian, technicians and all other associates to administer medications following proper procedures and ensuring accurate dosage
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Assist with removal of animals from kennels, cages and making sure they are comfort after surgery
- SQ injections, nail trimming, anal glands expression and ultrasound restraints and techniques
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Veterinary Assistant
Lee County Domestic Animal Services
02.2014 - 08.2018
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Cared for all surgical materials and equipment, and kept operating room properly stocked and ready for surgery
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
Education
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Psychology
Florida Gulf Cost University
Fort Myers, FL12.2022
Diploma -
South Fort Myers High School
Fort Myers, FL05.2018
Skills
- Animal monitoring and restraint
- Record maintenance and attention to detail
- Compassion and care for animals
- Empathy, goal setting and problem-solving abilities
- Communication skills both verbal and written
- Oral and topical medication administration
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Indian Creek Pet Hospital
10.2023 - 05.2024
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
09.2021 - 12.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital
04.2020 - 08.2021
Veterinary Assistant
Lee County Domestic Animal Services
02.2014 - 08.2018
Bachelor of Arts and Science - Psychology
Florida Gulf Cost University
Diploma -
South Fort Myers High School
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