Collin Suckow
Beaverton
Summary
Veterinary professional with hands-on experience in animal care, medical procedures, and client communication. Proven ability to support veterinary teams, adapt to changing needs, and deliver impactful results. Strong skills in animal handling, medical record management, and laboratory procedures. Known for reliability, teamwork, and focus on achieving optimal outcomes for both pets and clients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Viking Veterinary Care
01.2021 - Current
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform veterinarian for preventative care and medical conditions
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and assisted with ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Monitoring sedated animals for patients that were under sedation for diagnostics and treatment
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Handled challenging behavior from stressed or anxious animals using calming techniques learned through continuous professional development courses.
- Increased client satisfaction by delivering compassionate care and clear communication regarding their pets' health.
- Educated caregivers and guardians on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions and disease management.
- Assisted in training new Veterinary Technician Assistants to ensure they were properly prepared for their roles within the clinic, creating a cohesive team environment.
Veterinary Hospital Assistant
Viking Veterinary Care
02.2020 - 01.2021
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms and common areas, promoting a safe and comfortable environment.
- Exercised intense deep cleaning throughout the COVID pandemic on a daily basis
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment in a fear free manner
- Assisted with counting and stocking inventory when shipments arrive and quarterly
Gas Attendant
76 Gas Station
01.2018 - 02.2020
- Service customers and their vehicles with gas and propane needs
- Coordinate multiple customers at a time being the only one on the floor during all shifts
- Provide exceptional customer service and build relationships with all customers
- Cashier, balance and close out the till
- Maintain the facility including the pumps, restrooms, and all other aspects that require maintenance
- Issue basic vehicle maintenance including oil and tire pressure checks
High End Furniture Delivery
DJ's Delivery Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2017
- On and off part time
- Moving high end furniture to and from clients houses/facilities
- Delivered brand new furniture from a warehouse as well as personal furniture
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries.
Education
Level 3 Certification -
Fear Free Certification
04.2022
High School Diploma -
Aloha Highschool
Aloha, OR05.2018
Skills
- Customer Service Experience
- Fast-Paced Work Environment Experience
- Team Player
- Fast Learner
- Animal Handling
- Specimen Preparation
- Vaccine administration
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Medical record-keeping
- Sedation Monitoring
References
Upon request
Certification
Fear Free Pets - Level 3 certified
- The application of how to approach, handle and address animals to maintain low stress with different techniques
- Certified since April 2022
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Viking Veterinary Care
01.2021 - Current
Veterinary Hospital Assistant
Viking Veterinary Care
02.2020 - 01.2021
Gas Attendant
76 Gas Station
01.2018 - 02.2020
High End Furniture Delivery
DJ's Delivery Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2017
Fear Free Pets - Level 3 certified
- The application of how to approach, handle and address animals to maintain low stress with different techniques
- Certified since April 2022
Level 3 Certification -
Fear Free Certification
High School Diploma -
Aloha Highschool
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