Jessica Walker
Newark,OH
Summary
Attentive veterinary assistant passionate about promoting animal health and extending lives of pets. Dedicated and focused professional with four years of experience assisting veterinarians in examining animals to determine nature of illnesses or injuries. Comfortable restraining and holding animals for extended periods of time.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Petplex Animal Hospital
Buckeye Lake, Ohio
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgeries to ensure patient care.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Monitored animal patients' conditions and reported changes to veterinary staff.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, ensuring comfort during visits.
- Educated pet owners on proper nutrition and care for their animals.
- Managed appointment scheduling and client communications efficiently.
- Conducted routine cleaning of facilities to maintain a hygienic environment.
- Supported the administration with inventory management of medical supplies.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Administered medications orally or topically based on veterinarian guidance.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
- Coordinated medication refills to maintain essential supplies for patient care.
- Documented and tracked treatment activities.
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
- Attended regular continuing education courses related to veterinary medicine.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into the system.
- Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites, and skin scrapings.
- Examined animals for behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
- Clipped animals' claws and polished teeth to maintain hygiene.
- Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Veterinary Assistant
Petplex Animal Hospital
Buckeye Lake, Ohio
06.2022 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgeries to ensure patient care.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Monitored animal patients' conditions and reported changes to veterinary staff.
- Educated pet owners on proper nutrition and care for their animals.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, ensuring comfort during visits.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
- Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites, and skin scrapings.
- Examined animals for behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
- Clipped animals' claws and polished teeth to maintain hygiene.
- Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
- Restraint animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Documented and tracked treatment activities.
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
- Ordered medication refills when needed.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Attended regular continuing education courses related to veterinary medicine.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
Education
Newark High School
Newark, OhSkills
- Veterinary procedures
- Patient care
- Surgical assistance
- Emergency and preventive care
- Veterinary terminology
- Animal handling
- Animal restraint techniques
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Physical examinations
- Sample collection
- Medication administration
- Vaccine administration
- Euthanasia procedures
- Euthanasia support
- Laboratory testing
- Laboratory procedures
- Hematology Procedures
- Radiology techniques
- Client education
- Nutrition education
- Parasite control
- Tick removal
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Sanitation protocols
- Medical records management
- Medical record-keeping
- Patient flow management
- Reception duties
- Appointment scheduling
- Reception maintenance
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Active listening
- Emotional support
- Animal safety
- Careful restraint
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Veterinary standards
- Client communication
- Urgent care
- Proficient in [software]
- Lab operations
- Catalase testing
- Medical charting
- Hematology Procedures
- Catalase testing
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Petplex Animal Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Petplex Animal Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Newark High School