AUTUMN L. SMITH
Ashland,AL
Summary
Knowledgeable Veterinary Assistant with solid foundation in animal care and clinical assistance. Supported veterinary procedures and maintained high standards of patient care. Demonstrated expertise in animal handling and medical record-keeping.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Pell City Animal Hospital
04.2024 - Current
- Present signalment to Veterinarian.
- Obtain vitals.
- Monitor patients during surgery and recovery.
- Assist with dental cleanings and x-rays.
- Collect urine samples via cystocentesis.
- Maintain professionalism when interacting with pet owners.
- Educate owners on care and post-surgical instructions.
- Receive animals for treatment or hospital admission.
- Care for boarding/hospitalized patients including feeding, walking, and cleaning.
- Restraining patients for procedures by technicians and doctors.
- Prepare patients for surgery, clean instruments, and pack surgical kits.
- Release patients to owners as directed by veterinary staff.
Veterinary Assistant
Patton Chapel Animal Clinic
12.2023 - 04.2024
- Present signalment to Veterinarian.
- Obtain vitals.
- Monitor patients during surgery and recovery.
- Assist with dental cleanings and x-rays.
- Collect urine samples via cystocentesis.
- Maintain professionalism when interacting with pet owners.
- Educate owners on care and post-surgical instructions.
- Receive animals for treatment or admission.
- Care for boarding/hospitalized patients including walking, feeding, bathing, medicating, and cleaning.
Veterinary Assistant
Alexander City Veterinary Clinic
12.2021 - 12.2023
- Maintain professional attitude when interacting with pet owners.
- Educate on proper care and post-surgical instructions.
- Receive animals for treatment or admission.
- Care for boarding and hospitalized patients including walking, feeding, bathing, and medicating.
- Restrain patients for procedures by technicians or doctors.
- Fill prescriptions and draw vaccines.
- Prep patients for surgery and clean instruments.
- Release patients to owners as directed.
- Assist customer service as needed.
- Perform general cleaning and laundry duties.
- Conduct blood draws and lab tasks.
- Perform radiology and diagnostic imaging.
Education
Veterinary Technician Program
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL08-2025
Skills
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Diagnostic imaging
- Intravenous catheterization
- Specimen collection
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Laboratory procedures
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Pell City Animal Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Patton Chapel Animal Clinic
12.2023 - 04.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Alexander City Veterinary Clinic
12.2021 - 12.2023
Veterinary Technician Program
Jefferson State Community College
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