Carolyne Walter
Westminster,CA
Summary
Veterinary professional seeking a challenging position in a structured and supportive team. Experienced in applying skills and knowledge gained from education and personal experience within the industry. Committed to growth and development within an organization.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
OCVCA Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Tustin, CA
08.2023 - Current
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts. Updated medical profiles by collecting vital details and relevant history from clients.
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
- Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
- Administered immunizations, blood plasma, packed red blood cells, and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Documented and tracked treatment activities.
Kennel Attendant/Assistant
San Juan Animal Hospital
San Juan Capistrano, CA
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Cleaning, Sanitizing, and replenishing items on shelves
- Prepare vaccines and prescriptions upon doctors request
- Board clients into exam rooms while collecting useful information for the doctor
- Inputs charges into both paper and computerized files
- Ability to updates cliental information into clients files on Cornerstone
- Ability to perform cystocentesis, blood draws, and IV catheters
- Able to create surgical and anesthetic reports
- Under in-direct supervision, able to pre-medicate and anesthetize patients for surgery
- Knowledge of aseptic technique for surgical instrument, patients, and self
- Able to calculate drug doses
- Able to assist with isolation patients
- Able to perform supra-gingival and sub-gingival scaling and polishing
- Able to assist with dental extractions.
Hostess/Food runner
STACKED
Huntington Beach, CA
04.2021 - 05.2022
- Has the knowledge of presenting an estimate or bill to a client
- Holds the ability to properly greet clients over the phone or at the hostess desk.
Education
Veterinarian Assisting
OC Veterinary Assistant School
12-2023
High School Diploma -
Westminster High School
Westminster, CA06-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Science
Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CASkills
- Animal Safety and Handling
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Bathing
- Knowledge of basic nursing
- Bandaging
- Client Communication
- Urgent Care and triaging
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Blood Transfusion Administration
- Pharmaceutical Administration
- IV Catheter Insertion
- Skilled in Nasogastric Tube Placement
- Male Catheter Placement
- Nasal canula placement
- Sample Collection
Veterinaryspecificskills
- Restraint of Dogs and Cats
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Bathing
- Knowledge of basic nursing
- Bandaging
- Laboratory equipment
- Idexx ProCyte Dx
- Idexx Catalyst Dx
- Idexx Sedivue Dx
References
- Donna Bizzaro, retired, previous manager at San Juan Animal Hospital, 1(949)231-8020, donna_bizzaro@yahoo.com
- Courtney Mantecon, D.V.M, 1(949)370-6126
- Brittaney Blanco, D.V.M, 1(915)269-1174
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
OCVCA Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
08.2023 - Current
Kennel Attendant/Assistant
San Juan Animal Hospital
05.2022 - 08.2023
Hostess/Food runner
STACKED
04.2021 - 05.2022
Veterinarian Assisting
OC Veterinary Assistant School
High School Diploma -
Westminster High School
Some College (No Degree) - Environmental Science
Santa Ana College
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