Dedicated veterinary assistant and technician student wanting to become part of an organization in which my skills are utilized. Wishing to gain further knowledge and experience working with animals and their care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Vetco Total Care
Clackamas, OR
06.2022 - Current
Check clients in and out, schedule appointments, respond to emails, and help maintain digital medical records.
Collect patient history and vital signs
Assist the doctor in exams, restrain pets, assist and prep in surgery and other medical procedures, preform dental cleanings, charting and dental x-rays, recover pets from anesthesia, assist in euthanasia's
Preformed tech exams
Place IV catheters, perform blood draws, collect urine via cystocentesis, administer vaccinations and other injections, administer subcutaneous fluids.
X-ray positioning
Dispense medication under the supervision of the doctor.
Run in house lab work and prep samples to be sent out to an outside lab.
Sterilize instruments and make surgical packs.
Feed, water, medicate and walk hospitalized pets.
Maintain a clean environment, keeping pets healthy and happy as well as the owners.
Veterinary Assistant
Pet Vet
Oregon City, OR
07.2016 - 05.2022
Front desk responsibilities such as checking clients in and out, answer phones, schedule appointments, respond to emails, and help maintain digital medical records.
Collect patient history and vital signs
Assist the doctor in exams, restrain pets, assist and prep in surgery and other medical procedures, preform dental cleanings and charting, recover pets from anesthesia, assist in euthanasia's.
Preformed tech exams
Place IV catheters, perform blood draws, administer vaccinations and other injections, administer subcutaneous fluids.
X-ray positioning
Dispense medication under the supervision of the doctor.
Prep samples to be sent out to an outside lab.
Sterilize instruments and make surgical packs.
Feed, water, medicate and walk hospitalized pets.
Maintain a clean environment, keeping pets healthy and happy as well as the owners.
Cashier
Redland Store
Oregon City, OR
04.2015 - 07.2016
Customer service
Cashiering
Inventory
Maintain a clean environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
Remote
2026
No Degree - Veterinary Assisting
Carrington College- Portland
Portland, OR
08.2016
High School Diploma -
Oregon City High School
Oregon City, OR
06.2014
Skills
Animal Restraint
History and Physical Exam
Client Education
Venipuncture
IV Catheterization
Anesthesia Monitoring
Euthanasia Assistance
Fluid Therapy
Drug Actions & Dosage Calculations
Charting
Use, Care for and Maintain Autoclave Equipment
Use, Care for and Maintain Surgical Instruments
Aseptic Technique and Sterile Fields
Go Home Instructions
Care, Use and Maintain Radiology Equipment
Radiographic Positioning
Standard Sample Collection
Fecal Flotation and Analysis
Urinalysis
CPR
Certification
Veterinary Assisting Certification
X-ray Certification
Fear Free Certification
RECOVER CPR BLS and ALS Certification
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Vetco Total Care
06.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Pet Vet
07.2016 - 05.2022
Cashier
Redland Store
04.2015 - 07.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology