Jackie Wirkus
Lakewood,CO
Summary
Dynamic Veterinary Assistant with a proven track record at Evolution Veterinary Specialists, excelling in patient care through skilled medication administration and diagnostic imaging. Demonstrated excellence in client communication and organizational skills, significantly enhancing practice efficiency. Adept at fostering animal safety and supporting team objectives through adaptability and a commitment to continuous learning.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Evolution Veterinary Specialists
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
Denver, CO09.2023
Skills
- Client Communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Animal Safety
- Medication Administration
- Sample Collection
- Vaccine administration
- Emergency and preventive care
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Procedure Support
- Radiology techniques
- Careful restraint
- Multitasking
- Attention to Detail
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
Certification
Fear Free Certification
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Evolution Veterinary Specialists
10.2023 - Current
Associate Of Applied Science - Veterinary Science
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
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