Jennifer Russell
Downsville,LA
Summary
Dedicated Vet Technician Assistant skilled in client communication, animal handling. Committed to delivering compassionate care and maintaining high sanitation standards, ensuring a positive experience for both pets and their owners.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Technician Assistant
Vet Care Pet Clinic
West Monroe, LA
02.2024 - 04.2026
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures, ensuring animal comfort and safety.
- Managed patient intake process, gathering medical histories and updating records efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of clinic facilities, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Educated pet owners on post-care instructions and proper pet care practices to enhance compliance.
- Performed laboratory tasks, such as blood draws and sample analysis, contributing to accurate diagnostics for patients.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, ensuring a positive experience during their visits to the clinic.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Assisted with surgical procedures, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Promoted client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and educating pet owners on animal health issues.
- Managed appointment scheduling effectively, optimizing time management for both staff members and clients while minimizing wait times.
- Prepared animals for surgery by performing pre-operative tasks such as shaving surgical sites and administering anesthesia monitors.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Administered medications and vaccines as directed, monitoring patient reactions for any adverse effects.
Head Cleaner/ Maintenance
Family Church
West Monroe, LA
03.2008 - 05.2022
- Led team in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards across church facilities.
- Developed and implemented cleaning schedules to optimize workflow efficiency.
- Trained and mentored new staff on cleaning techniques and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure adherence to health regulations and quality standards.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Collaborated with church leadership to address specific cleaning needs for events and services.
- Fostered a culture of teamwork and accountability among cleaning staff to enhance service delivery.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
- Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
- Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Used vacuum and shampooers to clean carpeted areas in offices, lobbies and corridors.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
- Used power scrubbing and waxing machines to scrub and polish floors.
- Identified repair needs and major maintenance concerns, and escalated issues to management.
- Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
Education
High School Diploma -
Keystone College
La Plume, PA06-2022
Skills
- Patient restraint
- Prescription filling
- Client communication
- Animal behavior
- Medical record-keeping
- Euthanasia assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Post operative care
- Surgical assistance
- Animal handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Nail trimming
- Medical history collection
- Instrument pack sterilization
- Heartworm diagnostic testing
Timeline
Vet Technician Assistant
Vet Care Pet Clinic
02.2024 - 04.2026
Head Cleaner/ Maintenance
Family Church
03.2008 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Keystone College