Emily Dexter
Allendale,MI
Summary
Attentive veterinary assistant passionate about promoting animal health and extending lives of pets. Dedicated and focused professional with time assisting veterinarians in examining animals to determine nature of illnesses or injuries. Comfortable restraining and holding animals for extended periods of time. Passionate about lifelong learning and committed to professional growth and skill enhancement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
EVCC
Holland, MI
10.2023 - Current
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Examined animals for behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
- Skilled in intravenous catheter placement in canines and felines.
Shift Lead
Camp Bow Wow
Commerce, MI
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Observed animal behavior to detect potential health issues or emotional distress.
- Administered medications according to established protocols.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
Education
Junior - Biology- Pre-Vet
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MISkills
- Animal restraint
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Medication Administration
- Post Operative Care
- Catheterization
- Venipuncture
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
EVCC
10.2023 - Current
Shift Lead
Camp Bow Wow
09.2021 - 08.2023
Junior - Biology- Pre-Vet
Grand Valley State University
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