Cassidy J Shoberg
Portland,OR
Summary
Compassionate Veterinary Assistant eager to expand my knowledge and growth in Veterinary Medicine. Confident in animal handling, medication administration, and patient care with the ability to maintain calm under pressure. Proficient in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal support in fast-paced veterinary environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Brooklyn Yard Veterinary Clinic & Spruce Veterinary urgent care
Portland, OR
10.2024 - Current
- Administering Injections via Intramuscular, Intravenous, Subcutaneous.
- Proficient in Venipuncture (Jugular, Cephalic, Lateral and Medial saphenous).
- Intravenous Catheter placements
- Safely performing animal restraint during exams, treatments, and diagnostic procedures.
- Proficient in fear free handling
- Knowledge in vaccine and preventative care
- X-Ray certified
- Conducted skin/ear cytologies and reviewed results for DVMs, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Setting up and breaking down anesthetic and dental machines
- Familiar in anesthetic monitoring
- Cleaning/sterilizing and building surgical packs
- Knowledgeable in EzyVet and SmartFlow
- Developed surgical estimates for dental and tissue surgeries, ensuring accurate cost projections for procedures.
- Supporting the front desk with emails, phone calls, online pharmacy approvals, etc.
- Recovering and discharging drop off patients
- Anal gland expressions
- Nail trims
- Discussed end-of-life and hospice care options compassionately to support clients during difficult times
Vet Assistant
City Pets Vet
Portland, Oregon
10.2022 - 10.2024
- Collecting medical history and TPR for patient exams, relaying the details to DVM.
- Filled approved medications and communicated with pharmacies and owners.
- Proficient in Venipuncture (Jugular, Cephalic, Lateral and Medial saphenous).
- Conducted nail trims and anal gland expression.
- Setting up and breaking down anesthetic and dental machines
- Knowledge in vaccine and preventative care
- Fear free handling
- X-Ray certified
- Creating skin/ear cytologies and reviewing cytologies for DVMs
- Cleaning/sterilizing and creating surgery and gown packs
receptionist
Oregon City Veterinary Clinic
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare team to discuss and clarify treatment plans for patients
- Prepared billing and collected payment after examinations
- Organized and planned surgery procedures for patients
- Reviewed and explained treatment plans during patient consultations
- Coordinated scheduling of surgery procedures to optimize clinic workflow
- Maintained cleanliness, stocked inventory, and ordered medical supplies
Education
Highschool diploma -
Oregon City Service Learning Academy
Oregon City, ORSkills
- Time management, creative, humorous, kind, energetic, talkative, eager to learn, intuitive, adaptable, efficient, enthusiastic, empathetic, motivated, compassionate, determined
Volunteer Experience
Portland Animal Wellfare Team, vet assistant; TPRs and dog and cat handling for exams, Vaccine and microchip administration, Basic pet care needs such as ear cleanings, nail trims, anal gland expressions, etc, Medication administration per DVMs recommendations
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Brooklyn Yard Veterinary Clinic & Spruce Veterinary urgent care
10.2024 - Current
Vet Assistant
City Pets Vet
10.2022 - 10.2024
receptionist
Oregon City Veterinary Clinic
02.2022 - 09.2022
Highschool diploma -
Oregon City Service Learning Academy