Eliza Roberson
Carroll,OH
Summary
Skilled Veterinary Assistant with proven expertise in emergency care and surgical assistance, honed at MedVet Diley Hill. Excelled in patient restraint and medication administration, significantly improving recovery rates. Demonstrated exceptional client communication, fostering trust and enhancing animal care. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, contributing to a positive and efficient work environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
MedVet Diley Hill
05.2021 - Current
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Ensured optimal animal care by assisting in surgeries, which included preparing operating rooms, sterilizing instruments, and providing post-operative care.
- Prepared animals for surgery, including pre-operative care and post-operative monitoring.
- Supported veterinarian efforts in complex cases with detailed record-keeping and data entry for patient histories.
- Improved animal recovery rates with meticulous monitoring of vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
Veterinary Assistant
Obetz Animal Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Education
Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PAAnimal Management
Fairfield Career Center
Carroll, OH05.2021
High School Diploma -
Bloom Carroll
05.2021
Skills
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Animal safety
- Medication administration
- Sample collection
- Euthanasia assistance
- Medical record-keeping
- Diagnostic imaging
- Emergency and preventive care
- Post operative care
- Veterinary terminology
- Urgent care
- Intravenous catheterization
- Surgical assistance
- Radiology techniques
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Wound care
- Post-surgical monitoring
- Patient discharge
Certification
BLS & ALS certification
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
MedVet Diley Hill
05.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Obetz Animal Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School
Animal Management
Fairfield Career Center
High School Diploma -
Bloom Carroll