Hannah Shafer
Grand Island,NE
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level part-time position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinarian Assistant - Surgical Assistant
South Locust Veterinary Clinic
12.2022 - Current
- Properly restrained animals for examination and treatment using safety protocols.
- Positioned animals and aided in taking diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Improved client relations by answering owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices, as well as post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registrations systems and encrypted databases.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Contributed in teamwork, flexibility, adaptability and willingness to learn new skills to support colleagues achieve practice goals and objectives.
- Assisted in administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience by proving compassionate care.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Monitored patients while under anesthesia (oxygen levels, heart rate, capillary refill time / gum color, breaths per minute, etc.)
- Monitored patients as they recovered from anesthesia
- Ensured all medical equipment was restocked for next examination
- Faxed/emailed records to corresponding veterinary clinics
- Processed different forms of payment for treatments, food, and other things clients would buy.
Lodging Staff
Parks Veterinary
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Cared for 80+ dogs and 10+ cats daily.
- Allowed each dog to have at least 15+ minutes outside 3 times daily (weather permitted).
- Cleaned every animals’ room, provided clean bowls, fresh water, & fresh food daily.
- Spent equal amounts of time with all pets and to ensure proper amount of TLC was given while owners were away.
- Maintained a clean and healthy work environment for staff and lodging animals.
- Kept up with laundry throughout entire hospital including lodging, hospital, surgery, and grooming laundry.
- Cleaned upwards of 200+ dirty bowls daily.
- Cleaned upwards of 10+ litter boxes daily.
- Distribution of medication when needed.
- Communicated with owners and medical staff when pets became ill during their stay.
- Communicated with owners regarding how well their pet did during their stay.
- Paperwork when pet arrived as well as filing paperwork when pet departed.
- Cremation runs that utilized doctors' vehicles to other clinics as well as necessary paperwork.
Materials Worker
University Of Nebraska - Lincoln Love Library
01.2018 - 05.2021
- Communicated with 40+ patrons daily - answered questions, helped search for materials that were in/at all libraries on campus, guided them in the right direction of certain landmarks, checked books in and out at their discretion, etc.
- Tracked, insured and mailed upwards of 200+ books daily to fellow Universities and Colleges.
- Scanned articles requested by patrons and adequately modified them using computer skills, then sending to patron.
- Trained new employees on many tasks
- Organized and re-shelved upwards of 300+ books daily.
- Worked in databases country wide to find patrons' exact needs and wants.
- Advanced in Library of Congress categorizing
Library Assistant
Edith Abbott Memorial Library
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Temporary position - Filled in for employee on maternity leave (400 hours)
- Processed library card applications and maintained patron records with accurate contact information.
- Helped patrons to find desired materials.
- Answered patron questions in-person or by phone regarding library services and resources.
- Helped patrons use printers/fax machines/computers
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear Dewey Decimal order
- Stayed up-to-date on library policies and procedures to smoothly enforce standards.
- Collected and processed fees and fines on overdue library materials.
- Developed library displays and implemented innovative outreach activities for improved community engagement.
- Worked with children and youth summer programs.
- Helped children select appropriate reading level library books.
- Kept the children's area clean and sanitized.
- Special projects for supervisors
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05.2021
Skills
- Written Communication
- Client Communication
- Client Education
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Medical Record-Keeping
- Reception Duties
- Animal Safety
- Medication Administration
- Vaccine Administration
- Surgical Assistance
- Animal Behavior
- Proper Animal Restraint
References
Lynne Sparks
Clinic Manager
South Locust Veterinary Clinic
308-379-8303
Megan Dugan
Coworker
South Locust Veterinary Clinic
308-750-4404
Zachary Eden
Former Supervisor
Love Library
402-472-2756 - Business
Tytus Zink
Supervisor
Love Library
402-472-2756
Celine Swan
Library Director & Supervisor
Edith Abbott
308-380-6605
Danielle Schade
Coworker
Parks Veterinary
308-383-2930
Timeline
Veterinarian Assistant - Surgical Assistant
South Locust Veterinary Clinic
12.2022 - Current
Lodging Staff
Parks Veterinary
05.2021 - 12.2022
Library Assistant
Edith Abbott Memorial Library
06.2019 - 08.2019
Materials Worker
University Of Nebraska - Lincoln Love Library
01.2018 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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