Daisy Akins
Fort Smith,AR
Summary
Compassionate Veterinary Assistant known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in animal handling, medication administration, and patient care with ability to maintain calm under pressure. Excels in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal support in fast-paced veterinary environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Kitties & Kanines Veterinary Clinic
Fort Smith, AR
05.2024 - 09.2026
- Educated clients on pet health and wellness, enhancing their understanding of proper care and preventive measures.
- Provided post-operative care to patients, monitoring their comfort and recovery.
- Applied animal restraint techniques during veterinary procedures, ensuring safety for both animals and staff.
- Performed dental cleaning procedures on animals to promote oral health.
- Filled in for multiple roles at a walk-in clinic during staff shortages, supporting reception operations and assisting in surgical procedures.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Animal Sciences
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-2025
High school diploma -
Waldron High School
Waldron, AR05-2018
Skills
- Vaccine administration
- Sample collection
- Veterinary procedures
- Animal restraint
- Post operative care
- Preventive medicine
- Medical recordkeeping
- Appointment scheduling
- Client education
- Client communication
- Careful restraint
- Problem-solving abilities
- Veterinary triage
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Reception duties
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Patient bathing
- Laboratory procedures
- Patient flow management
- Pharmacy inventory
- Reception support
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Proheart Injection Certified
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Kitties & Kanines Veterinary Clinic
05.2024 - 09.2026
Bachelor's degree - Animal Sciences
University of Arkansas
High school diploma -
Waldron High School