Erica McRight
Channelview
Summary
Ambitious, responsible and dedicated animal care professional skilled in humane animal restraint and compassionate care in all settings. Adaptable and driven with motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated situations. Meets animal needs with compassion and love for every creature. Wanting to continue my education through the bachelor's program and beyond to help obtain experience in fast paced environments including all kinds of surgery to aide in my long term goal of wildlife conservation.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Hospitals
Tomball
04.2024 - 09.2025
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures for various animals.
- Prepared surgery rooms by sterilizing instruments and organizing supplies.
- Monitored animal vitals and reported changes to veterinary staff promptly.
- Educated pet owners on post-treatment care and medication administration.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, ensuring comfort during treatments.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites, and skin scrapings.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Vet Tech Institute
Houston, TX 10.2022 - 03.2024
Skills
- Surgical preparation
- Animal restraint
- Vital signs monitoring
- Laboratory testing
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Hospitals
04.2024 - 09.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Vet Tech Institute
10.2022 - 03.2024