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Carissa Kuhn

Jackson,MI

Summary

Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages and managing supplies. Meets animal needs with compassion and love for every creatures. Offers excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills. Devoted Veterinary Assistant versed in balancing administrative responsibilities with delivering quality veterinary care. Focused on creating calm, inviting office setting to put pet owners and pets at ease. Excellent time management and relationship-building skills with animals and people alike. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Private Practice
Ann Arbor, MI
07.2022 - Current
  • Prepared surgical instruments prior to operations.
  • Counseled pet owners on proper nutrition, preventative health care, grooming techniques.
  • Interacted with clients in a professional manner at all times.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to pet owners in distress.
  • Assisted with the preparation of radiographs.
  • Observed animals closely for any changes in behavior or physical condition.
  • Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and sterilized between uses.
  • Cared for hospitalized pets under direct supervision of veterinarian staff members.
  • Responded to emergency calls promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of exam rooms and treatment areas.
  • Assisted veterinarians with the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of animals.
  • Restrained animals for exams or treatments while ensuring their safety and comfort.
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
  • Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
  • Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
  • Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
  • Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
  • Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
  • Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
  • Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
  • Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
  • Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
  • Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
  • Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
  • Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
  • Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
  • Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
  • Prepared food, bedding, and enrichment materials for laboratory animals.
  • Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.

Barn Keeper

Private Home
Clinton, MI
03.2022 - 07.2022
  • Cleaned and refilled feed buckets and waterers.
  • Watered, fed and cared for livestock.
  • Unloaded hay, grain and other goods to neatly store in proper location.
  • Held horses for veterinarian during health checks and care or for farrier for trimming and shoeing of horse hooves.
  • Handled, walked, and brushed horses.
  • Raked bedding to scoop manure and cleaned animal stalls.
  • Maintained and repaired barn equipment and tools.
  • Rotated livestock on pastures to control grazing.
  • Managed pasture rotation schedules to ensure healthy grazing conditions for animals.
  • Conducted regular inspections of fences, gates and enclosures for safety purposes.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving animals while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Communicated effectively with owners regarding their horses' needs and progress updates regularly.
  • Monitored animal health, behavior and general well-being of livestock.
  • Created an effective system for tracking inventory levels of essential items like feed bags or medicines used in the barn.
  • Developed relationships with local veterinarians to ensure timely medical attention when needed.
  • Maintained and cleaned the barn, stalls, pens and other areas on a daily basis.
  • Provided necessary medical care for sick or injured animals.
  • Administered medication and vaccinations according to veterinarian instructions.
  • Ensured that all animals had access to food, water and bedding material.

Kennel Attendant

Private Care
Jackson, MI
05.2021 - 10.2021
  • Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
  • Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
  • Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
  • Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
  • Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, blow-drying and combing during peak hours and holidays.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
  • Cleaned cages in accordance with health code requirements to ensure sanitary environment for animals.
  • Explained lodging, grooming and care services to pet owners and cross-sold specialty products.
  • Performed basic grooming services such as brushing fur coats and trimming nails.
  • Kept accurate records of inventory levels and placed orders when necessary.
  • Kept accurate records of animal care activities such as feedings, treatments, bathing.
  • Provided daily exercise for pets in accordance with their owners' instructions.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work areas including grooming stations, office space, storage areas.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on proper animal handling techniques.
  • Assisted customers with selecting appropriate pet food and other supplies.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Adhered to established policies regarding animal intake and release procedures.
  • Followed safety protocols when handling large or aggressive animals.
  • Observed animals for signs of illness or injury and reported findings to supervisor immediately.
  • Greeted clients upon arrival at the facility and provided tours when necessary.
  • Recorded detailed information regarding each animal's behavior while in care.
  • Provided tender loving care to all animals in the facility.
  • Transported animals between veterinary offices and kennel facilities when needed.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kennels, cages, runs, and play yards.
  • Created consistent workflows by assisting with washing, drying and folding duties.
  • Cleaned living areas to provide healthy environment for boarded animals.

Molding Machine Operator

LLC
Howell, MI
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • Ensure proper safety protocols are followed at all times when working with machinery.
  • Monitor inventory levels of supplies used in the production process.
  • Monitored inventory levels of raw materials needed for production runs.
  • Maintain accurate records of production data such as quantity produced per hour, shift, day, week, month.
  • Conduct regular inspections of molds for wear or damage before starting a job run.
  • Monitor machine operation to detect any malfunctions or defects in the product and make necessary adjustments to correct them.
  • Document production data such as cycle times, quantities produced and scrap rates for each shift worked.
  • Inspect finished products for any imperfections or flaws that may have occurred during the manufacturing process.
  • Assist in training new employees in operating procedures related to molding machines.
  • Measured and inspected products for surface and dimension defects to verify conformance to specifications.
  • Observed machine operations to detect problems and make necessary adjustments to correct issues.
  • Utilized knives and grinders to trim excess materials from parts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Pinckney Community High School
Pinckney, MI
06-2019

Skills

  • Reception Area Maintenance
  • Animal Safety
  • Patient bathing
  • Gowning and gloving procedures
  • Animal restraint
  • Procedure Support
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Euthanasia Assistance
  • Client Education
  • Post Operative Care
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Client Communication
  • Animal Handling
  • Urgent Care
  • Animal Grooming
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Appointment Scheduling

Timeline

Emergency Veterinary Assistant

Private Practice
07.2022 - Current

Barn Keeper

Private Home
03.2022 - 07.2022

Kennel Attendant

Private Care
05.2021 - 10.2021

Molding Machine Operator

LLC
11.2020 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

Pinckney Community High School

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