Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
Generic

Diana Quinn Rosenfeld

Vero Beach,FL

Summary

Devoted Veterinary Assistant focused on animal health and wellbeing. Skilled in examinations, assessments and common procedures. Protects animals under care with proper restraints, clean environments, and sterilized instruments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Marymount Animal Hospital
Silver Spring, MD
02.2022 - 01.2025
  • Handling, feeding and providing primary medical care to a variety of animals
  • Assisted veterinarian with examinations
  • Assisted with vaccinations
  • Assisted with surgeries for various animals
  • Help control aggressive cats and dogs
  • Nail cutting for dogs and cats
  • Express Anal gland for dogs and cats
  • Maintained and organized medical records, tracking treatments and ensuing compliance with clinic protocols
  • Take temperatures for dogs and cats
  • Clean kennels, and bathe animals
  • Give subcutaneous fluids to animals and show owners how to administer fluids
  • Explain to owners how to medicate their animals and show how to clean ears and eyes
  • Remove stitches and staples from animals
  • Clean drains on animals after surgery
  • Take X-Rays for veterinarians
  • Take blood pressure for cats and dogs
  • Draw blood from cats and dogs
  • Administered enemas for cats and dogs
  • Delivered attentive, courteous service to promote overall patron satisfaction.
  • Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
  • Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
  • Administered immunizations and treatments following veterinarian instructions.
  • Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
  • Recorded patient food and water intake and output levels on a daily basis.
  • Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
  • Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
  • Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
  • Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
  • Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites, and skin scrapings.
  • Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
  • Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
  • Advised clients on animal care, nutrition and behavior problems.
  • Monitored post-surgical pet care and administered medication under vet direction.
  • Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
  • Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
  • Currently enrolled in college courses related to veterinary medicine.

Ranch Hand

Roos 2 You
Howe, TX
05.2017 - 01.2021
  • Assisted with feeding Macropods, Cavies, Porcupines, Giant Flemish Rabbits, Emus and Kookaburras
  • Cleaned all enclosures, including scrubbing water pools, food bowls, fencing and mucking all areas
  • Groomed Rabbits and macropods as needed
  • Stimulated baby joeys as needed when under inside care
  • Administered Subcutaneous IV’s when animals were showing signs of dehydration
  • Administered medications when necessary
  • Bottle fed joeys and cavies
  • Fostered Joey’s at home until they were ready for new home
  • Helped answer phones to book group tours
  • Answered any questions from guests about all the animals at the ranch
  • Helped with inventory and pricing for the gift shop
  • Did inventory of food and supplies for the ranch
  • Ordered supplies and food when necessary
  • Transported animals to new locations across the United States when needed
  • Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
  • Coordinated with veterinarians for emergency and routine care of animals.
  • Organized and cleaned barns, enclosures, and other farm structures regularly.
  • Cleaned out pools used for storing water on the property.
  • Provided and monitored water, food, vaccinations, and healthcare for exotic animals.
  • Monitored grounds and reported damage or issues to supervisor before making repairs.
  • Provided tours and educational talks for visitors about ranch operations and exotic animals.
  • Provided guidance to visitors regarding proper animal handling techniques.
  • Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
  • Ordered food for animals and arranged delivery.
  • Conducted regular inventory of feed and supplies, coordinating restock as necessary.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Science

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA

Skills

  • Animal care
  • Surgical assistance
  • Veterinary procedures
  • Laboratory testing
  • Customer service
  • Record keeping
  • Radiology techniques
  • Vaccine administration
  • Medication administration
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Animal restraint
  • Tick removal
  • Pharmacy inventory
  • Sample collection
  • Patient bathing
  • Euthanasia assistance
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Reception support
  • Surgical procedures and support
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Kennel cleaning

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Marymount Animal Hospital
02.2022 - 01.2025

Ranch Hand

Roos 2 You
05.2017 - 01.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Science

Penn Foster Career School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Diana Quinn Rosenfeld