Elizabeth Seaman
Fresno,CA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a veterinary assistant position. Dependable and a true passion for all animals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Rogers Gardens
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Assisted in inventory management, conducting regular counts and restocking merchandise as needed.
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, ensuring an efficient shopping experience for customers.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was given and maintaining balanced registers at the end of each shift.
- Developed and maintained thorough understanding of products and services offered for expertise in selling to customers.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Internship
Orange County Retina
06.2013 - 08.2013
- Interviewed patients concerning physical complaints, discussed symptoms, asked questions, and suggested treatment options.
- Collected, recorded and maintained patient medical history, reports and examination results.
- Prepared patient charts for next day appointments
- filed, and maintained office organizarion
- steralized instruments
- prepared exam rooms and prepared for next day visits
- Roomed patients and performed work up which included; vision tests and obtained eye pressure with tonopen
- Assisted 4 doctors with procedures
- Numbing the eyes with LIdocaine drops and swabs, wound care,, and dialion
Veterinary Assistant
T.H.E. Cat Hospital
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Front office support; answered phones, greeted guests, and processed payments
- Safely restrianed and held animals for treatments
- Administered medications
- Bathed, groomed and cared for boarding patients
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
Owner/Operator
Newport Concierge Pet Services
03.2011 - 03.2012
- Developed an in-home pet service
- Dog and cat grooming; including brushing and dematting, nail trimming, washing, anal gland expressions, and ear cleaning
- Provided drop in dog and cat sitting
- Overnight care
- Pet transportation
- dog walking
- house sitting
- Feedings and changing the litter box
- Administord and assisted my clients administoring exsisting medications
Veterinary Assistant
Newport Mesa Animal Hospital
11.2008 - 03.2011
- Under the direction of Dr. Tom Irwin DVM
- 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.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Front office support; answering phones, scheduling appointments, and processing payments
Internship
Costa Mesa Animal Hopsital
02.2007 - 06.2007
- Under the direction of Dr Paladin DVM
- Supported veterinarians with diagnostic tests to ensure accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plans for patients.
- Handled laboratory tasks such as preparing samples for testing, running bloodwork analysis machines, and recording results for veterinarian review.
- Enhanced patient care by providing assistance in examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
- Provided compassionate care for hospitalized animals, administering medications as directed by the veterinarian team.
- Reduced appointment wait times by efficiently scheduling appointments according to clinic availability and client preferences.
- Aided in radiographic imaging procedures for precise diagnosis of internal injuries or ailments.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Monitored laboratory animal behavior and health.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
Education
Medical Assistant Program
Everest College
Santa Ana, CA02.2013
Veterinary Science
Professional Veterinary Assistant Sschool
Foothill Ranch, CA04.2009
Veterinary Science
ROP Program in Animal Health Care
Irvine, CA07.2007
High School Diploma -
Halstrom Highschool
Foothill Ranch, CA06.2007
Skills
Customer Service
Cleaning and sanitizing
Animal Safety
Proper Animal Restraint
Basic Animal Care
Appointment Scheduling
Medication Administration
Animal Grooming
Animal Behavior
Vaccine administration
Patient bathing
Timeline
Sales Associate
Rogers Gardens
02.2015 - 03.2017
Internship
Orange County Retina
06.2013 - 08.2013
Veterinary Assistant
T.H.E. Cat Hospital
04.2012 - 09.2012
Owner/Operator
Newport Concierge Pet Services
03.2011 - 03.2012
Veterinary Assistant
Newport Mesa Animal Hospital
11.2008 - 03.2011
Internship
Costa Mesa Animal Hopsital
02.2007 - 06.2007
Medical Assistant Program
Everest College
Veterinary Science
Professional Veterinary Assistant Sschool
Veterinary Science
ROP Program in Animal Health Care
High School Diploma -
Halstrom Highschool
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