Hannah Dorr
Klamath Falls
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience at Goodell Veterinary Clinic, skilled in medication administration and client communication. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective sample collection and anesthesia monitoring, while maintaining a sterile environment. Committed to improving animal health and ensuring client satisfaction through compassionate service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Goodell Veterinary Clinic
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians in conducting examinations and administering treatments to ensure optimal animal health.
- Educated pet owners on proper care, nutrition, and medication administration to improve compliance.
- Prepared surgical instruments and assisted in procedures, ensuring a sterile environment at all times.
- Monitored vital signs during procedures, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the veterinary team.
- Conducted routine cleaning and organization of clinic spaces to maintain a hygienic environment for animals and staff.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Veterinary Assistant
Arrowleaf Veterinary Clinic
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed patient records using veterinary software, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Coordinated appointments and managed front desk operations to enhance client experience and efficiency.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Prepared animals for surgery, including pre-operative care and post-operative monitoring.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
Veterinary Assistant
All Animal Care Clinic
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Monitored vital signs during procedures, promptly reporting any abnormalities to the veterinary team.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
Kennel Technician
Cascade Pet Camp
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Maintained cleanliness of kennel facilities to promote hygiene standards.
- Developed enrichment activities to enhance animal engagement and reduce stress.
- Assisted in training new staff members on kennel procedures, ensuring high standards of animal care were consistently maintained.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hood River Valley High School
Hood River, OR06-2022
Skills
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Animal safety
- Medication administration
- Sample collection
- Vaccine administration
- Sanitation protocols
- Veterinary terminology
- Intravenous catheterization
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Radiology techniques
Certification
- Radiology Certification, All Animal Care Clinic - 2021
- Certified in Gas Sterilization (Anprolene Sterilization), All Animal Care Clinic - 2021
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Goodell Veterinary Clinic
05.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Arrowleaf Veterinary Clinic
11.2023 - 04.2024
Veterinary Assistant
All Animal Care Clinic
03.2022 - 11.2023
Kennel Technician
Cascade Pet Camp
08.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Hood River Valley High School