- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Yoga
- Mindfulness Practices
- Volunteer Work
- Gardening
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
Grace Brydges
San Diego,CA
Summary
Motivated individual with hands on experience in veterinary assistance, supporting veterinary staff during examinations and surgeries. Skilled in monitoring animal health under anesthesia, administering medications, Processing laboratory specimens, Collecting specimens, and Client communication . Eager to leverage practical knowledge in a challenging and healthy veterinary environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEC
Veterinary Emergency Group
San Diego, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, enhancing their comfort during visits.
- Monitored animal behavior and health status, reporting changes to veterinary staff promptly.
- Educated pet owners on proper care routines and preventive measures for their pets' health.
- Managed appointment scheduling and client communications effectively, improving operational flow.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and assisting in ordering processes as needed.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
Veterinary Assistant Extern
Animal and Bird Hospital
Del Mar, CA
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures, ensuring animal comfort and safety.
- Prepared surgical instruments and maintained sterile environments for optimal patient care.
- Monitored vital signs of animals pre- and post-surgery, supporting recovery efforts.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care, enhancing client relationships and compliance.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed, improving overall animal health outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and ordering necessary veterinary materials.
- Contributed to the accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting case histories and treatment plans.
- Ensured that animals received appropriate medications under veterinarian supervision while carefully monitoring for potential side effects or adverse reactions.
- Offered emotional support for grieving clients who had lost their pets, resulting in a more compassionate clinic experience.
- Provided attentive nursing care after surgery which resulted in faster healing times for most patients.
- Aided veterinarian with surgeries by preparing surgical instruments, monitoring anesthesia levels, and assisting in post-operative care.
- Supported veterinarians in performing diagnostic tests, including bloodwork, radiographs, and ultrasounds, leading to accurate diagnoses.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Performed testing and completed blood counts.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
Education
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA07.2027
Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
Chula Vista, CA10.2025
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Patient restraint
- Medication administration
- Euthanasia assistance
- Sample collection
- Laboratory procedures
- Emergency and preventive care
- Post operative care
- Surgical procedures and support
Certification
- Certified Veterinary Assistant, - 2025
- CPR Certified, - 2025
Interests
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant Extern
Animal and Bird Hospital
08.2025 - 10.2025
CEC
Veterinary Emergency Group
04.2025 - Current
Associate of Science - Biological Sciences
San Diego Mesa College
Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Nursing
Pima Medical Institute