Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Skills Interests
Citizenship
Affiliations
Languages
Certification
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Creigren Benton

Hapeville,GA

Summary

Attentive Veterinary Assistant successful at managing various responsibilities in fast-paced settings. Passionate about promoting animal health, and Offering well-developed skills in organization, time management and relationship-building. Calm in crises with skills to reassure owners and provide urgent care. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
Atlanta, GA
07.2017 - Current
  • Support and assist the veterinarians and veterinary technicians
  • Effectively triage and manage patient flow
  • Accurate analysis and identification of abnormal fecal samples, urinalysis, and skin diagnostics
  • Venipuncture and catheter placements
  • Anesthesia Monitoring
  • Manage surgical suite setup and assisted during a range of operative procedures
  • Ensure proper surgical preparation for patients
  • Perform dental prophylaxis with accurate charting of teeth
  • Perform radiographs
  • Perform dental radiographs
  • Medication Preparation and client education for administration
  • Pre-anesthetic bloodwork analysis

Veterinary Assistant

South Fulton Pet Care
Atlanta, GA
06.2021 - 06.2023
  • Present and clearly explain estimates
  • Support and assist the veterinarians and veterinary technicians
  • Triage and maintain the flow of patients
  • Accurate analysis and identification of abnormal fecal samples, urinalysis, and skin diagnostics
  • Venipuncture and catheter placements
  • Anesthesia Monitoring
  • Set up and assistance in surgical suite for various operative procedures
  • Surgical preparation of patients
  • Perform dental prophylaxis
  • Perform radiographs
  • Medication Preparation and client education for administration
  • Pre-anesthetic bloodwork analysis
  • Companion Laser Therapy
  • Maintaining a clean workspace
  • Monitored and maintained proper nutrition for patients

Groomer

PetSmart Charities
Atlanta, GA
06.2015 - 08.2018
  • Bathed and dried dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
  • Cleaned ears, trimmed nails, plucked hair from ear canals, and brushed teeth.
  • Used scissors to trim fur around the face, feet, and tail area in accordance with breed standards or customer requests.
  • Performed minor medical procedures such as gland expression and flea treatments.
  • Provided customers with information on proper dog grooming techniques and pet health care advice.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work areas by sanitizing equipment after each use.
  • Scheduled appointments for clients using online software programs.
  • Consulted with veterinarians regarding the health conditions of dogs being groomed.
  • Kept detailed records of services performed for each animal client.
  • Advised customers on appropriate shampoos, conditioners, colognes, and other products for their pets' needs.
  • Ensured safety of animals at all times by following established safety protocols.
  • Ordered additional supplies as needed to maintain adequate stock levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biological Science -

Georgia State University, College of Biological Science

Skills


  • Intravenous catheterization
  • Patient Recordkeeping
  • Multitasking
  • Animal restraint
  • Animal Safety
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • Procedure Support
  • Urgent Care
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Sample Collection
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Sterilization techniques

Skills Interests

English, some Spanish, Working with animals, music, Biology, exercising, Animal Conservation, volunteering with theDNR, Zoo, books for Africa and other various organizations around Atlanta

Citizenship

U.S. Citizen

Affiliations

  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Working on cars
  • Building

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

Certification

  • Tuskeegee Veterinary Summer Enrichment and Reinforcement program certificate
  • Fear free certification
  • Radiology training certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

South Fulton Pet Care
06.2021 - 06.2023

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
07.2017 - Current

Groomer

PetSmart Charities
06.2015 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science in Biological Science -

Georgia State University, College of Biological Science
  • Tuskeegee Veterinary Summer Enrichment and Reinforcement program certificate
  • Fear free certification
  • Radiology training certification

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