Audrey Dixon
Mission Pet Health
1
year of professional experience
Dedicated Veterinary Assistant skilled in medication administration, animal handling, and client communication. Committed to maintaining facility sanitation and providing compassionate care, ensuring the health and well-being of animals. Developed strong skills in a fast-paced, high-intake veterinary environment, focusing on animal care and client communication. Demonstrates strong organizational abilities and attention to detail, essential for managing multiple tasks efficiently. Transitioning into new field, eager to leverage transferable skills in collaborative and dynamic setting
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
6 Months- Provided compassionate care to animals, effectively calming nervous pets during procedures.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and treatments, ensuring animal comfort and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and surgical areas, adhering to health standards.
- Educated pet owners on post-treatment care and preventive health measures for their animals.
- Prepared medical instruments and supplies for surgeries, ensuring readiness and sterility.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Assisted in administering medications and vaccines to animals under supervision.
- Conducted routine health checks and recorded vital signs for patient monitoring.
Kennel Assistant
6 Months- Monitored animal behavior and reported any health concerns to veterinary staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of kennel facilities, adhering to safety standards.
- Assisted in daily care routines for dogs and cats, ensuring health and well-being.
- Provided support during feeding and medication administration to various animals.
- Organized supplies and equipment, ensuring availability for daily operations and tasks.
- Executed routine cleaning protocols for kennels, contributing to a safe environment.
- Stocked kennel and cleaning supplies to maintain proper inventory for daily performance.
- Assisted with grooming services such as bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning for improved pet hygiene and health.
- Managed challenging situations with distressed or aggressive animals using patience and appropriate restraint methods.
- Maintained detailed records of each animal''s care, including feeding schedules, exercise routines, and any special requirements.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Skills
Medication administration
Vaccine administration
Multitasking
Laboratory procedures
End-of-life care
Pet hygiene care
Animal handling techniques
Animal safety
Animal behavior
Medical record-keeping
Medical supply management
Facility sanitation
Sanitation protocols
Client communication
Animal handling
Animal handling
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Mission Pet Health
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Kennel Assistant
Mission Pet Health
03.2026 - CurrentRead More
Penn Foster College
Associate of Science from Veterinary Technician
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