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Frances MacPhail

Belchertown,MA

Summary

Dedicated candidate with extensive experience providing support to animals. Skilled in monitoring animal vitals and meeting task deadlines. Highly organized and works well in team environments. Reliable Veterinary Assistant known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness. Committed to learning new tasks and considered a highly motivated employee.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Painter

Ruell Home Improvements
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget for a variety of clients.

Nursery Assistant

Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary
08.2023 - 11.2023

Responsible for the care of small mammals, birds, tortoise and turtles while they are being rehabilitated for release.

Veterinary Assistant

Brookside Animal Hospital
06.2018 - 05.2023
  • Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
  • Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
  • Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Performed testing and completed blood counts.
  • Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
  • Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
  • Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment (IM & SQ) and documented changes in condition.
  • Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.



Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Westfield State University
Westfield, MA
05.1993

Skills

  • Surgical Procedure Support
  • Pet Feeding and Care
  • Reminder Calls
  • Lab Operations
  • File and Records Management
  • Animal Restraining
  • Medication Administration
  • High-Pressure Environments

Timeline

Nursery Assistant

Florida Wildlife Hospital & Sanctuary
08.2023 - 11.2023

Painter

Ruell Home Improvements
06.2023 - 02.2024

Veterinary Assistant

Brookside Animal Hospital
06.2018 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Westfield State University
Frances MacPhail