Jessalyn Stafford
North Ridgeville,OH
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Clinic Northview
07.2020 - Current
- Weighing patients (cats,dogs,rabbits,ferrets) and recording weight
- Triaged exam rooms, determined reason for appointments and ER visits
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Stocking exam rooms and keeping them clean and sanitized
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Quickly responding to emergencies and determining severity
- Following established guidelines and procedures for emergencies
- Looking through clients records and determining what vaccines the pet is due for
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis
Groomer, Receptionist, Kennel Attendant
Aqueduct Animal Hospital
12.2016 - 03.2020
- Answer telephones, take messages, transfer calls to appropriate individuals, book appointments
- Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destination
- Receive payment
- File and maintain records
- Collect and record animal information such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake
- Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears
- Matt removal
- Sedated grooms
- Animal restraint for vaccines, medication, injections, blood draw, suture/staple removal
- Attendant for dog daycare/ boarding
- Administering medications to boarding pets
- Cleaning after animals, changing bedding and water, feeding
- Updating social media accounts with information and client pictures
Volunteer
Kitten Angels
06.2018 - 12.2019
- Cleaning cat's cages, changing bedding and water, feeding
- Letting cats out for exercise
Dog Groomer
PetSmart
04.2012 - 12.2016
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments
- Perform animal grooming duties such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears
- Matt removal
Sales Associate
Radioshack
04.2011 - 07.2012
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or need
- Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customer
- Receive payment and record receipts for service
- Inventory stock and requisition new stock
Sales Supervisor
Spencer Gifts
11.2009 - 03.2012
- Listen to and resolve customer complaints regarding services, products, or personnel
- Provide staff with assistance in performing difficult or complicated duties
- Monitor sales staff performance to ensure that goals are met
- Examine merchandise to ensure correct pricing and display, and that it functions as advertised
- Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices
- Exchange merchandise for customers and accept returns
Education
Highschool diploma -
Guilderland High School
Skills
- Microchip Administration
- Vaccination Administration
- Emergency Situations
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Animal Restraining
- Monitor Recovery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Emergency Surgery
Certified PennHIP member
Successfully completed all Antech Imaging services PennHIP CE requirements as of May 17th 2022
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Clinic Northview
07.2020 - Current
Volunteer
Kitten Angels
06.2018 - 12.2019
Groomer, Receptionist, Kennel Attendant
Aqueduct Animal Hospital
12.2016 - 03.2020
Dog Groomer
PetSmart
04.2012 - 12.2016
Sales Associate
Radioshack
04.2011 - 07.2012
Sales Supervisor
Spencer Gifts
11.2009 - 03.2012
Highschool diploma -
Guilderland High School
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