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Dana Woody

Madison Heights,VA

Summary

Dedicated veterinary professional with over 10 years experience as a Veterinary Assistant. I assisted Dr. Teresa Miller, Dr. Anne Carr, Dr. Connie Rhinesmith, Dr. Jennifer Molseed and Dr. Regina Schwab to name a few. Skilled in animal handling and medication administration, I excel in teamwork and communication. Committed to ensuring human and animal safety, I effectively manage animal care and nutrition, contributing to improved health outcomes in a fast-paced environment. My passion is caring for animals and helping make a difference in their lives. I am experienced with different breeds of dogs and cats as well as ferrets, hamsters, gerbals, guinea pigs, bunnies, and geckos.

Overview

2004
2004
years of professional experience

Work History

Groomer's Assistant

Steph's Bubbles & Bows
  • Assisted groomers in bathing, drying, and grooming pets, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Maintained cleanliness of grooming area by organizing tools and sanitizing surfaces regularly.
  • Communicated with pet owners to understand their grooming preferences and address concerns effectively.
  • Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and notifying staff of low stock levels.
  • Collaborated closely with senior groomers to learn advanced techniques, continuously improving personal skills and expertise.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through excellent communication skills, keeping them informed about their pets'' progress during appointments.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in handling various tasks such as nail trimming, ear cleaning, brushing teeth, or applying flea/tick treatments when required.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Promoted a positive atmosphere within the workplace through teamwork, effective communication, and dedication to service excellence.

Veterinary Assistant

Timberlake Animal Hospital
05.1997 - 10.2003
  • Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
  • Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
  • Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
  • Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
  • Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
  • Ensured optimal animal care by assisting in surgeries, which included preparing operating rooms, sterilizing instruments, and providing post-operative care.
  • Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Educated pet owners on post-treatment care and preventive health measures, improving client satisfaction and compliance.

Education

Attended 3 1/2 Years - Criminal Justice, Nursing Preparation & General Studies

CVCC
Lynchburg, VA

CNA - Nursing Assistant

Generation Solutions
Lynchburg, VA
07.2007

Honors Graduate/Advanced Diploma -

Brookville High School
Lynchburg, VA
05.2001

Skills

  • Sanitation procedures
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Stool samples and microscope diagnostics
  • Animal handling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent communication
  • Human and animal safety
  • Medication administration
  • Animal training
  • Animal behavior education
  • Animal nutrition management
  • Animal care
  • Animal observations
  • Animal nutrition
  • Professional demeanor
  • Information collection and recording
  • Disease prevention
  • Medication documentation
  • Treatment documentation
  • Food supplement preparation

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Timberlake Animal Hospital
05.1997 - 10.2003

Groomer's Assistant

Steph's Bubbles & Bows

Attended 3 1/2 Years - Criminal Justice, Nursing Preparation & General Studies

CVCC

CNA - Nursing Assistant

Generation Solutions

Honors Graduate/Advanced Diploma -

Brookville High School

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