Jamie Kiger
Spokane,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary assistant with 16 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in animal care and hands-on experience in medical procedures, and client communication. Proven ability to support veterinary teams, adapt to changing needs, and deliver impactful results. Strong skills in animal handling, medical record management, and laboratory procedures. Known for reliability, teamwork, and focus on achieving optimal outcomes for both pets and clients.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Critters Without Litters
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Managed and help veterinarians examine, prep and monitor 60-100 animals per day.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Bakersfield Animal Care Center
10.2018 - 06.2020
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia and heartworm test logs.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Thurman Veterinary Center
04.2013 - 06.2018
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia and heartworm test logs.
- Educated caregivers and guardians on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions and disease management.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
San Joaquin Veterinary Hospital
04.2006 - 06.2013
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia and heartworm test logs.
- Educated caregivers and guardians on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions and disease management.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stockdale High School
Bakersfield, CA06.1999
Skills
- Technician Assistance
- Inhalant Anesthesia Administration
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Client Education
- Medical History
- Vaccination Administration
- Inpatient Care
- IV Fluid Administration
- Cephalic, Jugular and Saphenous Venipuncture Restraint
- Canine and Feline Intubation
- X-Ray Review
- IV Placement
- Euthanasia
- Surgical assistance
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Critters Without Litters
06.2020 - 07.2023
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Bakersfield Animal Care Center
10.2018 - 06.2020
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Thurman Veterinary Center
04.2013 - 06.2018
Veterinary Technician Assistant
San Joaquin Veterinary Hospital
04.2006 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Stockdale High School