Jami Anderson
Portland,OR
Summary
Dedicated, flexible professional with a background in fast paced customer service and medical environments. Punctual, quick to learn and passionate about proving exceptional veterinary care and client relations. Detail oriented team player who works efficiently with others. Seeking a company that will utilize my skills with opportunity for growth.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Avian and Exotic Veterinary Care
Portland, Oregon
10.2025 - Current
- Taking histories from owners regarding husbandry and medical concerns.
- Assisting veterinarians with restraint and treatment of exotic patients.
- SQ, IM, IV injections on patients (still learning with some species).
- Filling and administering medications
- Going over estimates and treatment plans with clients.
- Learning vital signs and anesthetic monitoring for all different species.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal and Bird Hospital of Del Mar
Del Mar, California
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Assisting veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals (including birds) for various illnesses and injuries.
- Performing laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
- Caring for animals in post-operative recovery by monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Taking medical histories and relaying notes to veterinarians.
- Providing detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Answering phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered, and general questions.
Veterinary Assistant
Compass Veterinary Clinic
Lake Oswego, OR
02.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Worked with some exotics, including rabbits, hamsters, chinchillas, and other small animals.
- Went over estimates and treatment plans with owners and answered questions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gladstone High School
Gladstone, OR06.2020
Skills
- Animal Care
- Venipuncture and Animal Phlebotomy
- Radiography, Administering Vaccinations, Tracking Vital Signs
- Processing Lab Samples
- Client Education
- Taking Medical Histories
- Sterilization/Organization
- Efficiency
- Problem Solving
- Multitasking
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Avian and Exotic Veterinary Care
10.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Animal and Bird Hospital of Del Mar
11.2023 - 06.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Compass Veterinary Clinic
02.2022 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Gladstone High School