CHRISTINA HENNESSEY
Gloversville,US
Summary
Assisted veterinary teams in providing animal care and medical support. Helped with surgeries, administered medications, and maintained patient records. Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve positive outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Glovecities Veterinarian Hospital
Gloversville, NY
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Monitored animal vital signs during surgeries and recovery phases.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and medication administration.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for all patients.
- 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.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
Veterinary Assistant
Milton Veterinarian Hospital
New York, US
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with veterinary team to perform emergency treatment upon sick and injured animals.
- Assisted DVMs during procedures by restraining animals, monitoring vitals and administering medications.
- Liaised with veterinarian to perform pre-surgical exams and assist during surgery.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided nursing care.
- Conducted general maintenance of treatment room to keep equipment and machines clean and in operable condition.
- Educated clients on proper care of pet and administering medication at home.
- Aided with radiographs, running bloodwork and reading feces to perform diagnostics.
- Restrained animals for veterinary examinations, treatments and procedures.
- Offered educated recommendations to clients, providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked under general supervision to develop methods and sequences.
- Updated and maintained animal records by noting actions taken and dates thereof.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in a compassionate and sensitive manner.
- Administered medication, immunizations and blood plasma to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Held and restrained animals during veterinary procedures.
- Prepared surgical equipment and pass instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
- Performed enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, and lavage's.
- Sold pet food and supplies to customers.
- Recorded information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior and breeding.
- Performed office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments and helping customers.
- Collected laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine and feces for testing.
- Educated and advised clients on animal health care, nutrition and behavior problems.
- Filled medication prescriptions for clients.
- Dusted, sprayed and bathed animals to control external parasites.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals to determine nature of illnesses and injuries.
Patient Transporter
St.Mary Hospital
Amsterdam, New York
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Conducted general maintenance of treatment room to keep equipment and machines clean and in operable condition.
- Wrote reports, maintained research information and perform clerical duties.
- Assisted patients with moving out of beds, wheelchairs and stretchers.
- Talked to patients throughout transport time to comfort and help ease anxiety.
- Used moveable beds and wheelchairs to transport patients from one area to another.
- Transported medical equipment and supplies by picking-up requisitioned orders and delivering to assigned treatment areas.
- Alerted nursing staff immediately to any signs of patient distress or equipment malfunction.
- Conferred with doctors and nurses to take orders for patient transport activities.
- Disinfected and sterilized equipment and supplies, using germicides and sterilizing equipment.
- Carried messages and documents between departments.
- Cleaned wheelchairs, hospital beds and portable medical equipment.
- Lifted and assisted others to lift patients to move them on and off beds, examination tables, surgical tables and stretchers.
- Transported portable medical equipment and supplies between rooms or departments.
- Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Personal Care Assistant
Pineview Commons
Johnstown, New York
04.2019 - 10.2020
- Helped clients with daily tasks, such as laundry, housekeeping, and shopping.
- Offered safety guidance protection to increase mobility for clients with impaired judgment.
- Read and contributed to shift reports and care notes.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations and provided necessary first aid.
- Responded to resident dining needs and assisted with feeding.
- Provided proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown.
- Engaged clients through conversation and companionship, promoting independence and social requirements.
- Worked in cooperation with family and outside providers to meet physical and emotional needs of patient.
- Assisted residents in activities of daily living to maintain health and dignity.
- Reported health changes and provided proper documentation to appropriate staff.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed and wheelchairs, using safe lifting and transferring techniques.
- Followed universal precautions and established policies minimizing exposure to blood or bodily fluids.
- Maintained secure environment for staff and residents, following established safety standards.
- Protected health information according to HIPAA policies and procedures.
Education
Veterinarian Technician
Penn Foster
Skills
Medical record keeping
Exam room preparation
Record request management
Educating owners
Customer service
Empathy for animals
Effective multitasking
Attention to detail
Compassionate care
Patient charting
Medication dispensing
Billing and invoicing
Appointment scheduling
Patient restraint
Animal safety
Medication administration
Certification
PCA
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Glovecities Veterinarian Hospital
08.2023 - 09.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Milton Veterinarian Hospital
03.2021 - 09.2022
Patient Transporter
St.Mary Hospital
10.2020 - 03.2021
Personal Care Assistant
Pineview Commons
04.2019 - 10.2020
Veterinarian Technician
Penn Foster