Gretchen Imhoff
San Diego,CA
Summary
Veterinary Assistant with expertise in equine, large and small animal medicine, excelling in various forms of drug, diagnostic, and treatment administration. Lifetime horse enthusiast with professional background in equine performance, management, and customer service. Proven ability in collaborative environments, effective client communication, promoting services, and offering client resolution.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Helen Woodward Companion Animal Hospital
10.2023 - Current
- Intake of patient history on Impromed software, effectively communicating with clients to document patient symptoms, treatment goals, and present information to veterinarians in detail.
- Assist veterinarians in performing examinations and executing treatments on companion animals including oral, topical, intravenous, intramuscular, subcutaneous drug administration, and collecting lab samples.
- Precisely utilize diagnostic imaging machines, implementing effective restraint and positioning of animals for radiology and ultrasonography studies.
- Prepare equipment and sterilize instruments for anesthetic procedures, ensuring a high standard of safety and sanitation for patients.
- Provide preoperative preparation and postoperative care for surgery patients, and assisting veterinarians within surgical operations monitoring patient vitals and anesthetic planes.
- Constructively educate pet owners on preventative care and postoperative instructions to enhance animal health outcomes and diligently relay medication instructions.
- Contribute to proper onboarding process by efficaciously training new staff, teaching all aspects of duties involved of hired role.
Veterinary Assistant & Receptionist
East County Large and Small Animal Practice
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Managed inventory for six veterinarian trucks, diligently maintained up to date medications, supplies, and large animal diagnostic and therapeutic equipment.
- Assisted veterinarians with livestock for preventative and emergency care, administered treatments, prepared prescriptions for patients, and instructed clients with medication and treatment applications.
- Directed 4 phone lines utilizing effective communication and providing client resolutions, oversaw patient medical history and client billing accounts on Impromed software, and scheduled for large and small animal procedures on Google calendar.
Veterinary Assistant
A Cat's View Veterinary Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Accurately input client and patient information, recorded exam notes for veterinarian, filled prescribed medications, and processed billing accounts on ImproMed software.
- Observed feline health for acute symptoms regarding hospitalized patients for exams and treatments; administered oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intramuscular medications.
- Prepared equipment and patients for dentistry and soft tissue operations, assisted in surgical procedures monitoring patient vitals and recording anesthesia, and providing careful postoperative care.
Groom & Manager
Private Residence
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained a high level of hygiene through grooming and bathing of animals, cleaned and disinfected facilities as needed to follow proper biosecurity protocols.
- Monitored horses and pigs for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated observations to owner, directing proper care to veterinarian.
- Kept accurate records of animal health for 3 horses and 2 pigs, documenting vitals, treatments, behavior, and maintenance needs to inform future care decisions.
- Administered oral, rectal, intravenous, and intramuscular medications and treatments as prescribed, performed basic wound care and precisely applied various bandaging techniques, collaborating with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Managed inventory, ordered new food and supplies, maintaining optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Oversaw facility maintenance operations to ensure optimal functionality and safety compliance.
Professional Equine Groom
Pomponio Ranch South
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Effectively managed and executed daily schedules for equine supplements and medications, physical therapy treatments, exercise, husbandry and show turnout for 16 horses.
- Observed horses utilizing clinical acumen noting inconsistency in behavior or physical abnormalities, frequently directing the appropriate care to management and veterinarians.
- Maintained tack and equipment for facility at home and while traveling to shows for FEI showjumping barn.
- Supervised daily grooming routines to ensure optimal horse health and presentation.
Veterinary Assistant
San Dieguito Equine Group
10.2015 - 12.2018
- Monitored patient health by astutely observing comfort and mentation, administered treatments and medications as prescribed with precise dosage calculations.
- Assisted veterinarians within ambulatory, clinical and pharmaceutical operations for emergencies, orthopedic, dentistry, and advanced imaging procedures while meticulously maintaining inventory and equipment.
- Diligently input patient history and oversaw client billing accounts in HVMS veterinary management software.
Professional Equine Groom
Susan Hutchison Stables
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Regulated equine fitness program consisting of treadmilling, groundwork, and various therapeutic treatments for Grand Prix show jumping horses, methodically tended to barn and turnout areas, tack, and equipment at home facility.
- Supervised equine hygiene, distributed medication and treatments with accuracy and attentively discerned for lameness or health related occurrences for 14 FEI horses.
Education
CEMT, Certified Equine Massage Therapist - Equine Massage
Animal Rehab Institute
Loxahatchee Groves, FL09-2024
CMT, Certified Massage Therapist, LMT in Progress - Professional Massage Therapist
ICOHS- International College of Holistic Studies
San Diego, CA06-2024
Equinology Equine Bodyworker Level 1 - Equine Massage
Equinology
Petaluma, CA05-2018
RVT in Progress - Veterinary Technology
Stanbridge University
Irvine, CA02-2017
Skills
- Communication
- Training
- Problem-Solving
- Drug Administration
- Rehabilitation
- Bandaging
- Animal Husbandry
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Helen Woodward Companion Animal Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant & Receptionist
East County Large and Small Animal Practice
08.2022 - 06.2023
Veterinary Assistant
A Cat's View Veterinary Hospital
02.2022 - 08.2022
Groom & Manager
Private Residence
04.2021 - 06.2022
Professional Equine Groom
Pomponio Ranch South
12.2018 - 07.2019
Veterinary Assistant
San Dieguito Equine Group
10.2015 - 12.2018
Professional Equine Groom
Susan Hutchison Stables
07.2015 - 10.2015
CEMT, Certified Equine Massage Therapist - Equine Massage
Animal Rehab Institute
CMT, Certified Massage Therapist, LMT in Progress - Professional Massage Therapist
ICOHS- International College of Holistic Studies
Equinology Equine Bodyworker Level 1 - Equine Massage
Equinology
RVT in Progress - Veterinary Technology
Stanbridge University