Dedicated veterinary assistant with expertise in patient monitoring, medication administration, and surgical assistance. Proven ability to execute care for hospitalized patients while ensuring effective client communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
Frederick, Maryland
05.2024 - Current
Provided general practice care to small animals, ensuring the safety of patients and staff.
Executed care for hospitalized patients, including IV treatments, oral medication administration and concise client communication.
Monitored various anesthetic procedures - dental prophylaxis, ovariohysterectomy, castrations, abdominal surgeries and orthopedic procedures.
Ensured the hospital is stocked with adequate medications, sterile surgical instruments and gowns, and proper tools for care.
Ability to place catheters, draw blood, and execute diagnostics such as radiographs, tonometry, urinalysis, ear cytology and blood work.
Kennel Attendant
Blue Ridge Pet Resort
Purcellville, Virginia
05.2023 - 08.2023
Provided daily care for dogs and cats, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
Coordinated playtime and exercise routines for dogs of various energy levels, promoting physical activity.
Performed grooming tasks, including bathing and brushing pets, enhancing their comfort and hygiene.
Fed and administered medications to pets, ensuring adherence to staff instructions for optimal health.
Server
Dockers Fish House
Muskegon, Michigan
05.2022 - 08.2022
Provided exceptional customer service in a fast-paced dining environment.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas and service stations.
Assisted in training new servers on menu items and customer service standards.
Managed cash transactions and processed payments using point-of-sale systems.
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture, Natural Resources And Design
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
08-2027
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Nutritional Sciences
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
05-2024
Skills
Veterinary care
Client communication
Patient monitoring
Team collaboration
Medication administration
Surgical assistance
Affiliations
WVU Davis college student ambassador
Hearts of Gold Certified service dog handler
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Kennel Attendant
Blue Ridge Pet Resort
05.2023 - 08.2023
Server
Dockers Fish House
05.2022 - 08.2022
Master of Science - Agriculture, Natural Resources And Design
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Nutritional Sciences