JACQUIA "NIYAH" BURNETT
Powder Springs,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented Dental Assistant student with 20+ years of clinical experience in veterinary medicine, specializing in radiology, imaging, and patient care in fast-paced specialty hospitals. Strong background in digital imaging, sterilization, patient communication, and workflow coordination. Currently completing an Expanded Duties Dental Assistant program and gaining hands-on dental experience through internship training.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dental Assistant Intern
Esteem Dental Studio
04.2026 - Current
- Help set up rooms and get patients ready for treatment
- Assist the dentist during procedures
- Learn dental tools, workflows, and patient care
- Support the team while building hands-on skills
Advanced Patient Care Associate II / Department Head
BluePearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital
06.2021 - 04.2026
- Led daily workflow and helped manage department operations
- Took X-rays and CT scans
- Made sure equipment was clean and ready to use
- Helped different departments stay on schedule
- Explained procedures and next steps to clients
- Assisted doctors during treatments
- Helped train and support new team members
Veterinary Assistant
Apex Animal Hospital
02.2014 - 06.2021
- Assisted with exams, surgeries, and dental procedures
- Took X-rays and helped with basic lab work
- Prepared patients and kept rooms clean and ready
- Helped manage appointments and patient flow
- Explained care instructions to clients
Education
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant Program -
Dental Assistant School of Atlanta
Kennesaw06-2026
Diploma -
Campbell High School
Smyrna05-2001
Skills
- Chairside assisting*
- Impressions*
- Dental radiography (X-rays) / Digital X-ray (veterinary)
- Treatment plan explanation
- Digital imaging systems (CT, X-ray)
- Instrument sterilization & infection control
- Patient Communication
- Problem Solving
*In training
Certification
CPR certification upon completion of program
Timeline
Dental Assistant Intern
Esteem Dental Studio
04.2026 - Current
Advanced Patient Care Associate II / Department Head
BluePearl Specialty & Emergency Pet Hospital
06.2021 - 04.2026
Veterinary Assistant
Apex Animal Hospital
02.2014 - 06.2021
Expanded Duties Dental Assistant Program -
Dental Assistant School of Atlanta
Diploma -
Campbell High School