Clay Lucas
KNOXVILLE,Tennessee
Summary
I have worked as a devoted Veterinary Assistant focused on animal health and wellbeing. Skilled in examinations, assessments, and common procedures. Protects animals under care with proper restraints, clean environments, and sterilized instruments.I am a focused hard-working student working towards an associate's degree in geosciences with the hope of going into environmental geology. Able to learn and quickly adapt to new situations with the willingness to take on any challenge and learn from hands-on experience.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Admiral Veterinary Hospital
Knoxville, Tennessee
04.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and other parameters as necessary.
- Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal, and casting broken bones.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies, and equipment before the procedure started.
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
Student Ambassador
Pellissippi State Community college
Knoxville, TN
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Served as role model, advocate and peer mentor to new and continuing students
- Learned how to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while working with a team of Student Ambassadors
- Gained experience in public speaking through leading workshops and presentations for new students
- Developed strong communication and interpersonal skills by representing the University at various events
- Assisted students with accessing various program and institutional resources
- Facilitated school tours to raise public awareness of educational programs and increase and boost student enrollment
Back of House Team Member
The Tomato Head
Knoxville, TN
04.2022 - 04.2024
- Prepared food items according to recipes and specifications
- Performed daily cleaning duties such as washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces
- Worked collaboratively with other team members to create a steady and efficient work environment
- Maintained kitchen sanitation standards, adhering to health and safety regulations
- Performed opening and closing duties to facilitate kitchen operations
- Adhered to company policies and procedures in the performance of job duties
CAP 2 Stocker
Walmart
Knoxville, TN
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Kept up-to-date on changes in product selection or store policies and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to accurately stock shelves with products in accordance with company guidelines
- Operated power equipment such as pallet jacks safely and responsibly
- Displayed excellent communication skills while interacting effectively with customers, coworkers, and management team members
- Performed regular cycle counts of stocked items in assigned sections for inventory accuracy purposes
- Assisted with merchandising activities such as setting up displays or promotional materials
Education
Associate of Science - Geosciences
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville12-2025
Skills
- Office Supplies and Inventory
- Student Rapport-Building
- Customer Service Skills
- Campus Tour Management
- Office Operations
- Time Management
- Computer Skills
- Laboratory procedures
- Medication administration
- Veterinary radiology certified
- Sample collection
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Surgical procedures and support
Certification
Psychological first aid
Veterinary radiology
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Admiral Veterinary Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Student Ambassador
Pellissippi State Community college
08.2023 - 05.2024
Back of House Team Member
The Tomato Head
04.2022 - 04.2024
CAP 2 Stocker
Walmart
05.2021 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Geosciences
Pellissippi State Community College
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