Haley Skaggs
Wynnewood,OK
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance disregarding past health issues. Go-to assistant for handling some of the more temperamental patients; with almost four years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Newcastle Animal Hospital
09.2019 - Current
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- 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.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with information using standardized registration systems and databases.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
Education
GED -
Bridge Creek High School
Blanchard, OK05.2021
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Running in house lab work
- Preparing samples to send to Idexx and Minnesota Urolith Center
- Restraining difficult patients
- Handling controlled substances
- Clearly communicating drug directions to owners
- Sterilizing surgical equipment
- Prepping surgical patients
- Monitoring hospitalized and boarding pets
- Sending records and radiographs to other clinics
- Keeping sympathetic but professional tone while assisting euthanasia
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Newcastle Animal Hospital
09.2019 - Current
GED -
Bridge Creek High School
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