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Jennifer Kirby

Veterinarian technician
Goodyear,AZ

Summary

Multi-tasking veterinarian assistant offering great work ethic. Committed to learning new tasks. Hard working and driven to work quickly and effectively on projects in all types of environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Committed to the well-being of animals and peace of mind of owners.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Legacy Animal Hospital
Goodyear, AZ
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
  • Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
  • Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.

Sales Assistant

Craftsmen In Wood
Phoenix , AZ
05.2006 - 01.2012
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Referred customers to various services by evaluating needs and providing recommendations.
  • Boosted team profits with great time and resource management focused on meeting and exceeding sales targets.
  • Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
  • Fielded customer questions to share information about products, availability and pricing.
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Achieved 100% of goal through suggestive selling and upselling.
  • Met or exceeded sales, customer service and loyalty program standards.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Quoted prices, credit terms and other bid specifications.
  • Recorded accurate and efficient records in customer database.
  • Kept detailed records of daily activities through online customer database.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Developed new business relationships and maintained existing through regular communications and effective account management.
  • Prioritized tasks and projects to meet tight deadlines.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
  • Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated consistent track record of overachieving sales quotas.

Administrative Assistant

Swift Transportation
Phoenix, AZ
01.2004 - 08.2005
  • Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel and ground transportation.
  • Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings and events.
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
  • Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.

Education

No Degree - Veterinarian Assisting

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA

No Degree - Philosophy

Columbia Community College
WA

No Degree - General Studies

Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA

High School Diploma -

Cactus High School
Glendale, AZ
05.1997

Skills

  • Veterinarian Assistance
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Equipment Preparation
  • Specimen Collection
  • Attention to Detail
  • Prescription Filling
  • Clinical Symptom Monitoring
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Examination Room Oversight
  • Time Management
  • Equipment Sterilization
  • Routine Examinations
  • Medication Administration
  • Post-surgical Monitoring
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Medical Charting
  • Microchip Administration
  • Patient Check-Ins
  • Patient Care Monitoring
  • Vital Signs Measurement
  • Hospital Staff Support
  • Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
  • Surgical procedures and support

Certification

  • Veterinarian Assistant Training - 100 hour extrenship

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Legacy Animal Hospital
09.2021 - 01.2022

Sales Assistant

Craftsmen In Wood
05.2006 - 01.2012

Administrative Assistant

Swift Transportation
01.2004 - 08.2005

No Degree - Veterinarian Assisting

Penn Foster Career School

No Degree - Philosophy

Columbia Community College

No Degree - General Studies

Glendale Community College

High School Diploma -

Cactus High School

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