Jessica Schears
St. Francis Animal Hospital
Saint Francis
10
years of professional experience
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
9 Years 9 Months- Provide compassionate care for animals during their stay at the clinic, creating a positive experience for both pets and owners.
- Record symptoms and document medical observations from owners to inform treatment decisions.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
- Clean and disinfect exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Facilitate efficient appointment scheduling by handling phone calls and emails from clients.
- Assist and prep for surgeries by providing pre-and post-operative care for patients, ensuring a smooth recovery process.
- Confident in placing catheters, intubating and monitoring during surgical procedures.
- Collect, prepare and send out blood samples to different laboratories.
- Documented patient history and treatment details, maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records.
Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Assistant
1 Year 8 Months- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly by ensuring cleanliness, comfort, safety, nutrition, hydration exercise of boarding animals.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
- Completed animal intakes to board animals, labeling all home items and toys properly.
- Administered care for animals and reported signs of illness, disease and injury to veterinarians.
Education
Veterinary Assistant Program
Skills
Self motivated with the ability to multi-task efficiently
Able to learn new concepts quickly
Excellent communication skills
10+ years of customer service experience
Willingness to learn new techniques
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant
St. Francis Animal Hospital
01.2017 - CurrentRead More
Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Assistant
Brentwood Animal Hospital
04.2015 - 12.2016Read More
Milwaukee Career College
Veterinary Assistant Program
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