Ashley Richardson
San Angelo,Texas
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Knickerbocker Road Animal Hospital
06.2015 - 04.2016
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Cremated and ground animal's remains.
Retail Sales Worker
Specialties Games, Toys, Gifts
09.2009 - 05.2010
- Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Education
Master of Science - Criminology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Angelo State University
San Angelo, TX05.2012
Skills
- Veterinary Office Administration
- Intravenous Injection
- Closed-Chest CPR
- Thoracic and Abdominal Radiograph
- Surgical Assistance
- Diagnostic Sampling
- Surgical Preparation
- Surgical Procedures and Support
- X-Ray Review
- Clinical Pathology
- Skin Scraping
- Ear Sample Collection
- Euthanasia
- Physical Examination
- Nail Trimming
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Knickerbocker Road Animal Hospital
06.2015 - 04.2016
Retail Sales Worker
Specialties Games, Toys, Gifts
09.2009 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Criminology
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
Angelo State University