Dorothy Brewer

• Assisted in emergency situations by stabilizing patients prior to transfer to a veterinarian or specialty clinic.
• Assisted the Doctor during medical exams
• Checked the clients records and drew up the vaccinations the client needed for the appointment
• Checked the clients records to make sure it was up to date on everything it needed while at the clinic.
• Went over the medications with owner and answered any questions to the best of my ability for the client.
• If I did not know the answers to the questions the clients asked I would get someone who could help explain it further and I would stay and listen to the answers so that I would be able to answer them the next time they came about.
• Asked the owners if they had any questions or concerns about the client.
• Would document on the chart and verbalize concerns as well to the doctor.
• Collected samples for the urine (free catch) fecal and ear cytology.
• Assist with getting a urine via cysto
• Set up fecal, urine, ear, blood and needle aspirate cytologies
• Read fecal, ear and urine cytology
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• Observed animals closely for any changes in physical condition or behavior that may indicate illness or injury.
• Ordered medications, vaccines and other supplies as needed while adhering to budgetary constraints.
• Performed laboratory procedures such as hematology, urinalysis, fecal analysis, skin scrapings and ear cytologies.
• Monitored anesthesia during surgical procedures and maintained patient safety throughout the procedure.
• Educated clients on proper pet care techniques including nutrition, behavior modification and preventive health care.
• Provided compassionate care of pets in need of end-of-life services including euthanasia when necessary.
• Assisted veterinarians in animal examinations and treatments, including administering medications and vaccinations.
• Cleaned kennels and cages daily according to established protocols for sanitation purposes.
• Administered first aid treatment to injured or sick animals in accordance with established protocols.
• Interacted professionally with clientele while promoting the practice's services through positive customer service skills.
• Responded promptly to telephone inquiries regarding animal health issues from clients or referring veterinarians.
• Maintained accurate medical records for all patients, including documenting treatments and patient history.
• Facilitated communication between owners and veterinarians regarding diagnosis updates or treatment plans.
• Assisted with the training of new staff members on proper handling techniques of animals.
• Provided nursing care to hospitalized animals by monitoring vital signs, providing fluids and medications, and performing diagnostic tests as instructed.
• Maintained a clean work environment by following safety regulations at all times.
• Recorded detailed notes about each case into the hospital's database system for future reference.
• Drew blood samples from animals for testing and prepared specimens for laboratory evaluation.
• Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
• Educated clients on ways to keep pets healthy, and explained benefits of using flea and tick control and heartworm prevention medication.
• Offered comfort to clients during difficult times when pets were ill or dying.
• Restrained pets during examinations and administration of immunizations to protect staff and animals.
• Explained disease and condition diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment options to pet and animal owners to provide information for decision-making concerning care.
• Asked clients appropriate questions regarding sick pets and documented details regarding behavior, eating habits and medications ingested.
• Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
• Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
• Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems by performing lab tests on specimens.
• Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
• Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
• Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
• Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
• Partnered with IDEXX to analyze blood samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
• Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
• Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
• Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
• Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
• Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
• Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
• Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
• Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
• Assisted with polishing, removing stains and other dental procedures.
• Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
• Listened to clients' questions and concerns regarding pets and delivered timely responses and information on treatment protocols and procedures.
• Recommended vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures to support optimal health.
• Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
• Recorded observations and baseline measurements to maintain accurate medical records.
• Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.

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• Monitored the condition of all animals on a regular basis, including checking for signs of disease or injury.
• Performed routine maintenance duties such as cleaning pens, refilling water tanks, repairing fences.
• Ordered supplies such as feed, bedding materials, veterinary medicines. when needed.
• Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
• Fed all the calves and gave vaccinations
• Retrieved calves from cows and started them on bottle feeding to bucket feeding
• Retrieved the mother cow and administered IV fluids to prevent milk fever
• Pushed feed for all cows around dairy to make sure they were able to reach and consume all of the food they were given.
• Helped collect silage from the fields when it was ready to harvest.
• Helped milk the cows when others weren't able to make their shift
• Worked at the register in the cheese plant selling cheese, milk and farm fresh ice cream.
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• Ordered supplies and equipment as needed to support program activities.
• Conducted regular inspections of pool facilities to identify any maintenance needs or safety concerns.
• Ensured compliance with local health codes and regulations related to aquatics operations.
• Developed innovative strategies for increasing participation in aquatic programs.
• Created marketing materials to promote the aquatic center's services and events.
• Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints regarding aquatics services.
• Provided oversight and management of aquatic programs, activities, and services.
• Planned and implemented special events to draw in new members and boost revenue.
• Sought out opportunities to improve service levels and corrected problems.
• Managed supply inventory for team and distributed resources to meet demand.

• Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
• Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
• Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
• Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
• Placed weekly orders for the store and special orders for customers
• Kept in mind of the seasonal orders to not have over flow of things not needed for off season.
• Restocked and rotated inventory weekly.
• Maintained a positive work environment
• Worked register with a smile