Ashley Hoher

• Conducted triage and nursing care for hospitalized patients, including IV catheter placement, medication administration, blood sample collection, and laboratory testing.
• Assisted veterinarians with performing examinations and treatments for various animals.
• Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals, ensuring timely interventions for health stability.
• Administered treatments prescribed by veterinarians such as injections, oral medications.
• Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
• Analyzed laboratory results to assist veterinarians in diagnosing conditions.
• Ensured adherence to special dietary requirements and medication schedules for patients.
• Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
• Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow in the ER department.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and surgical areas.
• Set up surgical instruments and supported the veterinary team during procedures.
• Monitored animal behavior and reported any changes to the veterinary staff.
• Delivered compassionate care to animals throughout their stay, enhancing overall patient comfort and well-being.
• Handled administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing records.
• Stocked supplies and ensured equipment functionality in the veterinary center.
• Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
• Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling and services offered.
• Maintained detailed logs of treatment procedures to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
• Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
• Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
• Released patients to owners with care directions from the veterinary staff.
• Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
• Attended regular continuing education courses related to veterinary medicine.

• Responsible for performing animal care procedures including, but not limited to.

• Acclimation, handling, and restraint.
• Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by conducting regular inspections and cleaning enclosures thoroughly.
• Monitored animal behavior to detect any signs of distress, illness, or injury, taking appropriate action when necessary.
• cage/enclosure cleaning and sanitation.
• Assisted in preparing and distributing routine medication and specialized diets.
• Assists with the set-up, receipt, and unpacking of animal shipments and supplies according to SOPs and study protocols.
• Observes, records and reports atypical findings to veterinary staff and senior personnel.
• Conducted cage wash and rack wash procedures, preparing, sanitizing, and distributing cages, enclosures, and supplies to support incoming animals and daily husbandry for research studies and internal/client colonies.
• Maintained effective sanitation of assigned areas and equipment according to SOPs.
• Responsible for cage wash/rack wash procedures including preparing, sanitizing, and distributing cages, enclosures, and supplies in support of incoming animals and daily husbandry procedures for research studies and internal/client colonies.
• cage/enclosure cleaning and sanitation;
• Assists with the set-up, receipt, and unpack of animal shipments and supplies according to SOPs and study protocols.
• Completed various responsibilities to assist in daily activities.
• Acted as designated trainer for SACARE, ensuring new staff understood protocols. Trained new staff on standard operating procedures and safety practices.
• Maintains appropriate documentation including, but not limited to; animal identification, cage side observations, equipment operation and maintenance, and environmental parameters (e.g. temperature, humidity).
• Performs tasks or procedures according to company policies, guidelines, and SOPs.
• Obtained certification in rat tickling to improve animal handling in research.
• Maintained clean, safe living environments for animals through regular inspections and thorough cleaning of enclosures.
• Streamlined facility operations by accurately recording animal health, treatments, and daily activities.
• Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring availability of essential resources for animal care operations.
• Monitored animal behavior to detect any signs of distress, illness, or injury, and taking appropriate action when necessary.
• Certified in rat tickling.
• Enhanced facility operations by maintaining accurate records of animal health, treatments, and daily activities.
• Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.

• Front Desk (booking appointments, payments, data entry, and maintained the telephone)
• Performed basic dog grooming services
• Bathed dogs to maintain cleanliness (as needed)
• Supported daily activities in dog daycare (as needed)

• Performed nail trims to ensure pet comfort and hygiene
• Provided bathing services for pets
• Oversaw pet boarding services
• Conducted training sessions for pets

• Trimmed and cared for the nails of various animals, such as dogs, cats, guinea pigs, and rabbits.
• Helped clients maintain good hygiene by providing skin care services like shaving and nail care.
• Kept detailed inventory lists for nail care supplies, polishes and gel nail colors.
• Provided personal care services such as skin care, hygiene, nail care, trimming, hair brushing, shampooing, oral hygiene, dentures care.

• Customer service, Organized stock Conducted inventory checks for accuracy on shelves, Handled cash payments for customer purchases, Managed lottery ticket sales and distribution, inventory
• Supervised daily cash register operations and managed cash handling procedures.
• Trained new cashiers on customer service techniques and store policies.
• Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately at checkout.

• Administered vaccines and medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
• Administered vaccines and medications to animals in treatment on a regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
• Assisted veterinary surgeon in dental, spay and neuter surgeries and procedures across a variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis of parasites, blood analysis and culture.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Monitored health and behavior of animals, assessing urine and fecal output, conducting weight checks, and observing appetite to detect health issues early.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment, and kennels to prevent disease spread and maintain a safe, healthy environment.
• Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of the veterinarian.
• Provided food, exercise, and hygiene for animals to ensure their well-being.
• Walked pets outside 2/3 of times per shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
• Let go due to the pandemic