Veterinary Assistant
Jimmie Davis Animal Hospital
Bossier City, LA
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.