Abby Thompson
Roanoke,VA
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
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
ADR Urgent Veterinary Care
06.2023 - Current
- Triage patients by obtaining patient history and concerns from owners, and accurately collecting vital signs and conditions
- Venipuncture, running lab work, assisting with radiographs
- Canine and feline restraint techniques, and ear cytology.
- Set up for procedures and surgeries, assisting in the care and treatment of outpatient and inpatient cases, filling prescriptions.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Answer phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Monitor vital signs of hospitalized animals, including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, and other parameters, as necessary.
- Obtain information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Documented and tracked treatment activities.
Veterinary Assistant
Brandon Animal Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2022
- Assisted doctors and technicians with patient treatments, such as holding, nail trims, and anal gland expressions; IV, IM, and subcutaneous injections; blood draws; IV catheter placement; and intubation. Also assisted with patient preparation for surgery and dental cleanings.
- Set up appointments and procedures, including dentals, spays, and neuters. Ran lab work and assisted with radiographs.
- Administered oral medications to patients per doctor's orders and filled prescriptions.
- Cross-trained to complete kennel and reception duties, general cleaning, and restocking supplies as needed.
Education
Distance Education Veterinary Technology Program -
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VA05.2027
Skills
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Animal Safety
- Animal restraint
- Procedure Support
- Reception Area Maintenance
Certification
- Pre-Exposure Rabies Vaccinated, 05/16/24
- CPR & First Aid Certified, 02/24/24
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
ADR Urgent Veterinary Care
06.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Brandon Animal Hospital
07.2018 - 08.2022
Distance Education Veterinary Technology Program -
Blue Ridge Community College
- Pre-Exposure Rabies Vaccinated, 05/16/24
- CPR & First Aid Certified, 02/24/24
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