Geoffery Heaney
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Dynamic veterinary professional with extensive experience at Veterinary Emergency Group, excelling in surgical support and anesthesia monitoring. Proven ability to educate clients on preventive care while effectively managing emergency situations. Skilled in animal restraint and laboratory procedures, fostering a compassionate environment for both pets and their owners.
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with 10 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Emergency Group
11.2020 - 06.2025
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
Lead Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Western Springs
04.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed adjoining veterinary supply shop that sold medications, animal food, and pet equipment.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Lead Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital on Route 66
12.2018 - 04.2019
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Veterinary Technician
Brighton Park Animal Hospital
06.2015 - 12.2018
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Developed and facilitated community classes to provide information for pet owners while building hospital's reputation.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Education
No Degree - Veterinary Assistant
Animal Behavior College
Remote 06-2015
Skills
- Animal restraint
- Surgical procedures and support
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Emergency and preventive care
- Procedure support
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Veterinary terminology
- Radiology techniques
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Diagnostic imaging
- Client education
- Laboratory procedures
- Post operative care
- Sample collection
- Medication administration
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Emergency Group
11.2020 - 06.2025
Lead Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Western Springs
04.2019 - 11.2020
Lead Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital on Route 66
12.2018 - 04.2019
Veterinary Technician
Brighton Park Animal Hospital
06.2015 - 12.2018
No Degree - Veterinary Assistant
Animal Behavior College
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