CHRIS SCHIFFGENS
Cottage Grove,OR
Summary
Experienced with providing comprehensive support in veterinary settings. Utilizes effective animal care techniques and medical assistance. Knowledge of client communication and patient management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinarian Assistant
Forest Valley Veterinary Clinic
09.2022 - Current
- Assist with providing clients and their animals with a clean and private environment
- Collect information regarding patients well-being and general health
- Administer necessary vaccinations
- Draw blood from client’s animal(s)
- Provide the Veterinarian with TPR information regarding patients
- Run animals’ blood through necessary testing equipment for the Veterinarian to look for disease, white blood cell count, liver function, etc.
- Fill prescription medication for patients
- Run urinalysis/fecal matter testing for the veterinarian to observe
- X-ray certified
- Providing necessary safety precautions when dealing with abnormal behaviors in patients
- Safely performing cosmetic maintenance for patients (Nail trimmings)
- Safely performing the expression of anal glands in dogs
- Being present and assisting during surgeries
Camp Counselor
UMD Gymkana, University of Maryland
06.2017 - 12.2019
- Planned, led and implemented camp programs for children ages 6-15
- Supervised campers and ensured their safety, growth, skill achievement and general well being
- Taught children gymnastics skills
- Learned and followed all emergency procedures associated with the camp
- Cleaned lunch rooms and gymnastic equipment after use
- Maintained constant surveillance of the pool
Volunteer
Human Rescue Alliance
12.2015 - 05.2017
- Trained in Level 3 Volunteer Animal Care (adoption, walking, feeding, cleanup)
- Walked dogs and cleaned up after them
- Fed animals specific diets based on age and animal type
- Assisted people with adopting animals
- Cleaned kennels with appropriate disinfectant and replaced bedding/toys
Education
High School -
01.2020
Graduated 2020
BA - Business in Process
05.2022
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Google Docs
- Problem Solving
- Patience
- Customer Service
- Exotic Animal Care
- Resourcefulness
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Active listening
- Conversational Spanish
- Workplace Confidence
- Effective communication
- Proper animal restraint
- Compassionate communication
- Patient care
Certification
- Radiograph Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Veterinarian Assistant - Forest Valley Veterinary Clinic
09.2022 - Current
Camp Counselor - UMD Gymkana, University of Maryland
06.2017 - 12.2019
Volunteer - Human Rescue Alliance
12.2015 - 05.2017
University of Arizona - BA, Business in Process
Montgomery Blair High School - High School,
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