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Dallas Swan

Tulsa

Summary

I started working with animals when I was 19 because well, I love animals! I enjoyed doing kennel for the first year. I was hired as a kennel tech starting at OVS. I was very interested in learning more about the medical side. They trained me to ve a vet assistant and it was the best experience! I continued to learn through my fellow coworkers and veterinarians (Dr. Caruso) through experience and eagerness.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Woodland West Animal Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2025
  • Assisted in daily animal care, ensuring comfort and safety of patients.
  • Prepared examination rooms and surgical areas for procedures and consultations.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations under veterinarian supervision.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and client communication logs.
  • Monitored patient behavior during recovery, reporting any concerns to veterinarians.
  • Collaborated with veterinary team to enhance workflow efficiency during busy hours.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
  • Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
  • Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
  • Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
  • Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
  • Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
  • Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
  • Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering valuable recommendations for pet care.
  • Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
  • Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
  • Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for blood work or other testing purposes.
  • Assisted veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures, ensuring smooth operation of the veterinary clinic.

Veterinary Assistant

Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists
01.2015 - 05.2017
  • Educated pet owners on post-treatment care and nutrition guidelines.
  • Supported inventory management by monitoring supplies and placing orders as needed.
  • Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
  • Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide exceptional customer service while managing phone calls and front desk tasks.
  • Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Maintained clean and hygienic clinic environment, reducing risk of cross-contamination and ensuring safety of all animals.
  • Ensured optimal animal care by assisting in surgeries, which included preparing operating rooms, sterilizing instruments, and providing post-operative care.
  • Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes for increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Assisted in development of treatment plans, collaborating closely with veterinarians to address specific patient needs.
  • Encouraged preventive care, increasing number of pets receiving timely vaccinations and health screenings.
  • Reduced stress for animals undergoing treatment, employing gentle handling techniques and creating calm environment.
  • Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
  • Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
  • Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
  • Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
  • Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
  • Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
  • Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.

Kennel Technician

Tulsa Humane Society
04.2022 - 09.2023
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kennel facilities to ensure animal health and safety.
  • Provided daily care, feeding, and monitoring of animals to promote their well-being.
  • Assisted with animal behavior assessments to identify needs for socialization and training.
  • Collaborated with veterinary staff to administer medications and treatments as directed.
  • Engaged with potential adopters to share information about available animals and adoption processes.
  • Trained new staff on proper handling techniques and facility procedures for animal care.
  • Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
  • Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
  • Implemented efficient feeding schedules, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis.
  • Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
  • Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
  • Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying potential issues and reporting them to facility management for further evaluation.
  • Improved animal health by administering medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians.

Kennel Technician

Veterinary Associates Animal Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2017
  • Assisted in daily care and feeding of animals, ensuring health and hygiene standards met.
  • Monitored animal behavior and reported any concerns to veterinary staff for prompt attention.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kennel areas, adhering to sanitation protocols to prevent infection spread.
  • Supported veterinary procedures by preparing necessary equipment and assisting during examinations.
  • Implemented enrichment activities for animals, promoting physical and mental well-being during their stay.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Assisted in training new staff members on kennel procedures, ensuring high standards of animal care were consistently maintained.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
  • Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
  • Followed strict disease control protocols during cleaning tasks, minimizing risk of illness transmission among shelter population.
  • Participated actively in emergency response situations involving injured or aggressive animals, ensuring the safety of both staff and animals involved.
  • Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.

Education

Union
Tulsa, OK
05.2012

Skills

  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Patient restraint
  • Animal safety
  • Medication administration
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Sample collection
  • Euthanasia assistance
  • Animal behavior
  • Vaccine administration
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Emergency and preventive care
  • Post operative care
  • Urgent care
  • Intravenous catheterization
  • Animal restraint
  • Careful restraint
  • Animal handling
  • Radiology techniques
  • Multitasking
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Proper animal restraint
  • Prescription filling
  • Basic animal care
  • Wound care
  • Veterinarian assistance
  • Time management
  • Patient Check-ins
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Post-surgical monitoring
  • Supply ordering and restocking

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Woodland West Animal Hospital
10.2023 - 01.2025

Kennel Technician

Tulsa Humane Society
04.2022 - 09.2023

Kennel Technician

Veterinary Associates Animal Hospital
12.2015 - 12.2017

Veterinary Assistant

Oklahoma Veterinary Specialists
01.2015 - 05.2017

Union

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