Christine Cody
'Ewa Beach,HI
Summary
Highly motivated and hard working Veterinary Assistant looking to translate medical knowledge into a new field. Quick learner and skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challengers. Experienced with a variety of medical equipment and procedures.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Care Volunteer
Aloha Animal Sanctuary
Kaneohe, HI
12.2022 - Current
- Observed shelter animals for unusual symptoms indicative of medical or behavioral problems, reporting issues to shelter manager.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Administered medications to animals.
- Performed daily feeding and watering and cleaned animal enclosures for rescued animals.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Kapolei
Kapolei, HI
10.2021 - Current
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Administered immunizations, blood plasma and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
- Collected fluids from animals for laboratory testing.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites and skin scrapings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies- Anthropology
University of California - San Diego
La Jolla, CA06.2017
Skills
- Medication Documentation
- Animal Examinations
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Injury and Illness Treatment
- Microsoft Office
- Illness and Injury Detection
- Information Collection and Recording
- Physical Condition Monitoring
- Veterinary Support
- Surgical Equipment Cleaning
- Attention to Detail
- First Aid and Immunizations
- Problem Identification
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Veterinary Assisting, Penn Foster College - 2022
Timeline
Animal Care Volunteer
Aloha Animal Sanctuary
12.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Kapolei
10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies- Anthropology
University of California - San Diego
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