Emma Rice
Summary
Veterinary professional with experience in animal care, medical support, and client communication. Skilled in assisting with procedures, administering medications, and performing lab tests. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability ensures seamless clinic operations. Reliable and results-driven, with compassionate approach to patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Kings Veterinary Hospital
09.2021 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Ensured optimal animal care by assisting in surgeries, which included preparing operating rooms, sterilizing instruments, and providing post-operative care.
Veterinary Assistant
Warm Animal Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Enhanced clinic operations, efficiently scheduling appointments and managing veterinarian calendars.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Improved animal recovery rates with meticulous monitoring of vital signs and administering medications as prescribed.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Sycamore High School
Cincinnati, OH05-2021
Skills
- Client communication
- Patient restraint
- Animal safety
- Appointment scheduling
- Sample collection
- Euthanasia assistance
- Animal behavior
- Medical record-keeping
- Diagnostic imaging
- Emergency and preventive care
- Post operative care
- Surgical procedures and support
- Veterinary terminology
- Reception duties
- Intravenous catheterization
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Kings Veterinary Hospital
09.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Warm Animal Hospital
10.2020 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma -
Sycamore High School
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