Jordan Flom
Charlotte
Summary
Dynamic veterinary assistant with proven expertise at Birkdale Animal Hospital in surgical assistance and vital signs monitoring. Adept at client communication and patient record management, ensuring exceptional care and support for both animals and their owners. Committed to enhancing animal welfare through precise medication administration and keen animal behavior assessment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Birkdale Animal Hospital
Huntersville
08.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and vaccinations to pets according to veterinary instructions.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals, including temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate, to ensure timely medical interventions.
- Cared for post-operative animals by closely monitoring vital signs and recovery progress, facilitating swift veterinary responses.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported any changes to the veterinary staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and surgical areas.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Processed laboratory samples to ensure accurate diagnostic testing results, supporting effective treatment plans.
- Collected urine, blood, and fecal specimens for thorough laboratory analysis.
Neighborhood Dog Sitter
Charlotte
01.2014 - Current
- Overnight care/Vacation care
- Administering medication
- Feeding
- Dog walking
Associate
Camp Run-A-Mutt
Charlotte
05.2021 - 06.2022
- Supervised dog interactions and managed play groups to ensure safe and positive experiences for all dogs.
- Identified animal triggers to prevent undesirable group dog behaviors during interactions.
- Studied various dog behavior signs and signals to enhance understanding of canine communication.
- Maintained hygiene for client pets while addressing specific geriatric needs to promote health and comfort.
- Administered medication and maintained medical records for all inpatient needs.
- Managed front desk operations, greeting clients, answering phones, and coordinating animal check-in and check-out.
- I know this will help as I move to applying to RVT school this coming spring.
Part-time Elementary Tutor
Amplified Learning Center
Charlotte
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Guided students in recognizing value of schoolwork, enhancing their motivation and engagement.
- Provided after-school support for students with homework and study skills, fostering academic confidence.
- Assisted teachers by grading student papers for accuracy and completeness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Studies
University of North Carolina Greensboro
Greensboro, NC05-2023
Skills
- Animal handling techniques
- Animal restraint
- Surgical assistance
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diagnostic testing
- Patient record management
- Client communication
References
- Dr. Mark McGeough, Birkdale Animal Hospital, 16010 Northcross Dr., Huntersville, NC, 28078, Bah@birkdaleanimal.com
- Beverly Ring, Camp-Run-A-Mutt, 2908 Rozzelles Ferry Dr., Charlotte, NC, 28208, beverly@camprunamutt.com
Certification
- Fear Free Certified
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Birkdale Animal Hospital
08.2023 - Current
Associate
Camp Run-A-Mutt
05.2021 - 06.2022
Part-time Elementary Tutor
Amplified Learning Center
05.2018 - 08.2019
Neighborhood Dog Sitter
01.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Studies
University of North Carolina Greensboro