Bailey Brown
Auburn
Summary
Compassionate Veterinary Assistant known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in animal handling, medication administration, and patient care with ability to maintain calm under pressure. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal support in fast-paced veterinary environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn
02.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
- Prepared and maintained veterinary instruments and equipment for usage.
- Administered medications and vaccinations under veterinarian supervision.
- Monitored animal behavior and vital signs during recovery periods.
- Provided compassionate care to animals in a clinical setting daily.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflows and patient care standards.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
Veterinary Assistant
Opelika Animal Hospital
Opelika
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kennel areas and animal facilities.
- Monitored animal health and behavior, reporting concerns to veterinary staff.
- Assisted in grooming, feeding, and exercising dogs to ensure well-being.
- Coordinated with team members to manage daily kennel operations effectively.
- Ensured proper inventory management of supplies and equipment for kennel care.
- Provided daily care and monitoring of animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages and administering medications.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Inspected kennels regularly for any possible health hazards or maintenance concerns.
Education
Beauregard High School
Opelika, AlabamaSkills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Animal restraint
- Specimen collection
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate care
- Effective communication
- Diagnostic imaging
- Physical examinations
- Veterinary terminology
Certification
- ALS AND BLS CPR CERTIFICATION
- Feline Friendly Certification
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
02.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Opelika Animal Hospital
05.2022 - 02.2023
Beauregard High School