Ikemba Barry
Hollywood,FL
Summary
High school graduate certified by FVMA as a veterinary assistant with a strong academic record. Seeking part-time role to enhance professional experience while utilizing effective communication and time management skills. Proficient in animal care, teamwork, vaccine administration, animal restraint, and sanitation practices.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shadowing Student
Animal Hospital Of Ft Lauderdale
Wilton Manors, FL
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Helped maintain a clean work environment by disposing of contaminated materials properly.
- Shadowed medical staff during rounds to observe diagnostic techniques and treatments used for patients.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures under direct supervision of surgeons.
- Reviewed patient charts prior to visits in order to obtain relevant information about each case.
- Learned how to use various medical equipment such as an electrocardiogram machine or laboratory testing devices.
- Performed basic patient care activities such as taking vital signs and assisting with physical examinations.
- Provided support to healthcare providers by retrieving medical records or documents from electronic health record systems.
- Maintained accurate records of observations made while shadowing doctors or nurses.
Veterinary Assistant Intern/Volunteer
Humane Society of Broward County
Fort Lauderdale, FL
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Shaved surgical areas in preparation for surgery.
- Clipped animals' claws.
- Observed animals' behavior to detect signs of pain or distress.
- Administered vaccinations, medication, and other treatments prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Collected samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Assisted veterinarians in providing medical care and treatment to animals.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery, and notified the veterinarian of changes.
- Monitored post-surgical pet care and administered medication under vet direction.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas, and surgical rooms.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Cleaned and maintained exam rooms, kennels, cages, runs, and yards.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen, and monitoring equipment.
- I assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals, and handing instruments.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs, and exercise areas, and placed it in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Assisted with surgical procedures, including prepping animals for surgery, assisting during surgery, and monitoring animals post-surgery.
- Shadowed medical staff during rounds to observe diagnostic techniques and treatments used for patients.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures under direct supervision of surgeons.
- Assisted veterinarians with physical examinations of animals.
- Recorded patient histories, patient observations, treatments, and medications administered.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures in a humane manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
West Broward High School
Pembroke Pines, FL05-2025
Skills
- Nail trimming
- Vaccine administration
- Medication administration
- Anal sac expression
- Surgical scrubbing procedures
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical procedures and support
- Animal grooming
- Animal restraint
- Sanitation and sterilization
- Intramuscular injection
- Medical record management
- Surgical assistance
- Attention to detail
- Documentation skills
- Observation proficiency
- Safety procedures
- Active listening
- Veterinary terminology
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
- Bakes and cooks
- Workout at gym
Certification
- Certified veterinary assistant PPE issued: 5/3/2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Shadowing Student
Animal Hospital Of Ft Lauderdale
11.2024 - 04.2025
Veterinary Assistant Intern/Volunteer
Humane Society of Broward County
07.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
West Broward High School