Crystal Dale
MCMINNVILLE
Summary
Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages and managing supplies. Meets animal needs with compassion and love for every creatures. Offers excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Western Veterinarian Partners
Newberg
04.2018 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures to ensure animal comfort.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments and equipment for various procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to veterinary staff promptly.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by the veterinary team.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and assisted in ordering replacements as needed.
- Educated pet owners on proper care, nutrition, and preventive health measures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and animal housing areas.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up visits for clients effectively.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Ordered medication refills promptly.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, ORSkills
- Surgical assistance
- Surgical setup
- Patient monitoring
- Postoperative care
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Medication administration
- Vaccine administration
- Tick removal
- Laboratory procedures
- Sample collection
- Radiology techniques
- Emergency and preventive care
- Preventive medicine
- Animal nutrition
- Veterinary standards and procedures
- Medical records management
- Inventory control
- Pharmacy inventory
- Appointment scheduling
- Equipment sterilization
- Client education programs
- Staff training
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Sample collection
- Pharmacy inventory
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Western Veterinarian Partners
04.2018 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science
Chemeketa Community College