Jacqueline Phillis
Elizabeth,CO
Summary
Dedicate
Devoted Veterinary Assistant focused on animal health and wellbeing. Skilled in examinations, assessments and common procedures. Protects animals under care with proper restraints, clean environments, and sterilized instruments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
Castle Rock, CO
10.2014 - Current
- Shift Lead until 2020, stepped down to Veterinary Assistant, due to cutting back on hours after my second child was born.
- Supported veterinarians during examinations and procedures to ensure optimal animal care.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments and equipment, facilitating efficient operations.
- Induced and Intubated pets for anesthetic procedures.
- Performed dental prophys.
- Monitored animal patients pre- and post-surgery for any signs of distress.
- Educated pet owners on vaccination schedules and best practices for pet care.
- Recorded patient information accurately in electronic health records system.
- Provided compassionate support to clients during emotional situations involving pets.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Placed Intravenous catheters.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Trained new veterinary assistants and technicians on clinic protocols and procedures.
Veternary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
Parker, Co
04.2011 - 10.2014
- Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
- Promoted to Shift Lead in 2014.
- Supervised team members during peak service hours to ensure smooth operations.
- Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Educated clients on Preventative Care.
- Administered Subcutaneous or Intravenous injections.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Monitored patient vital signs before, during, and after the administration of anesthesia.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, fecal exams, ear cytology, skin impressions and hematology.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sherman E. Burroughs High School
Ridgecrest, CA06-2008
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Efficiency
- Safe driving record
- Detail Oriented
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
10.2014 - Current
Veternary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
04.2011 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
Sherman E. Burroughs High School