Isabella Storjohann
Marshalltown
Summary
Compassionate professional in animal healthcare, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in medication administration, sample collection, and patient monitoring. Excel at communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal care and support in fast-paced environments. A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, communication, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vet Assistant
The Hometown Veterinarian
Marshalltown
02.2023 - Current
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures in a humane manner.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms between appointments.
- Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
- Cared for hospitalized animals under direction of veterinarian staff.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to veterinary medicine.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
- Performed administrative tasks related to filing paperwork and scheduling appointments.
- Clipped animals' claws and polished teeth to maintain hygiene.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding their pet's health status.
- Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
- Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and calibrated.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Assisted veterinarians with physical examinations of animals.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Performed routine lab work including blood draws and other specimen collection techniques.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Recorded patient histories, patient observations, treatments, and medications administered.
- Advised clients on animal care, nutrition and behavior problems.
- Ordered laboratory tests requested by veterinarian such as urinalysis, fecal exams, cultures .
- Administered immunizations, blood plasma and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
- Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites, and skin scrapings.
- Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
Cashier
Fareway Grocery
Marshalltown
06.2022 - 06.2023
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
Lifeguard
Elmwood Country Club
Marshalltown
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Patrolled beach or pool areas on foot and in towers to monitor activities of swimmers and surfers.
- Checked weather reports to warn public of potential inclement weather and proper safety procedures.
- Cleaned, brushed and vacuumed pool to keep clean.
- Utilized training, rescue techniques and proper equipment to aid distressed people.
- Checked chemical level of pool before lesson commencement and notified maintenance department of issues.
- Addressed reckless behavior by speaking firmly and restricting access to recreational areas when necessary.
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
- Conducted daily pool maintenance, including testing and adjusting chemical levels.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
DMACC
Ankeny, IA12-2026
High School Diploma -
Marshalltown Highschool
Marshalltown05-2024
Skills
- Animal care
- Specimen collection
- Blood draws
- Verbal and written communication
- Prescription filling
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
- Veterinary assistance
- Veterinary software
- Customer service
- Record keeping
- Pharmacy inventory
- Medical terminology
- Immunization administration
- Equipment sterilization
- Anesthetic administration assistance
- Animal vaccination
- Tick removal
- Careful restraint
- Surgical assistance
- Patient restraint
- Injury evaluation
- Feline cat bag restraint
- Reception support
- Animal Behavior Understanding
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Post operative care
- Continuous improvement
- Preventive care
- Gowning and gloving procedures
Accomplishments
- Cofounder of The Marshalltown FFA chapter
- Chapter Degree Recipient
- Iowa degree recipient
Certification
- I am certified in both human CPR but also small animal CPR
- Qualified to take x-rays
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vet Assistant
The Hometown Veterinarian
02.2023 - Current
Cashier
Fareway Grocery
06.2022 - 06.2023
Lifeguard
Elmwood Country Club
05.2021 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Biology
DMACC
High School Diploma -
Marshalltown Highschool
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