Deanna Dametta
Carmel
Summary
Passionate Veterinary Assistant with a proven track record at Guardian Veterinary Specialists, excelling in emergency care and animal behavior management. Demonstrated ability to enhance patient care through diagnostic imaging and compassionate support to pet owners. Trained new staff, significantly improving team efficiency and animal safety protocols.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Guardian Veterinary Specialists
Brewster
05.2021 - Current
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Attended regular continuing education courses related to veterinary medicine.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
- Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
- Examined animals for behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
- Documented and tracked treatment activities.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Emergency and preventive care
- Animal restraint
- Diagnostic imaging
- Euthanasia assistance
- Animal behavior
- Animal safety
- Radiology techniques
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Guardian Veterinary Specialists
05.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School