Jordan Schell
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Experienced animal care specialist and veterinary assistant with over fours years of medical experience; consistently exceeding stringent U.S. Army standards for patient care through superior performance, accuracy, and decision-making skills. Diverse experience with small animals, livestock, equine, and exotic animals with the ability to compassionately provide care to both humans and animals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Specialist
US Army Reserve
12.2019 - Current
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Administered general and emergency first aid by dressing wounds and performing emergency resuscitation.
- Completed animals examinations and recorded pulse, respiration rate and temperature.
- Supported animal surgeries by preparing animals, maintaining surgical equipment and monitoring animal condition after surgery.
Veterinary Assistant
Rolling Hills Veterinary Service
04.2020 - 05.2023
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Collected patient samples for laboratory analysis.
- Aided Veterinarians with surgeries and procedures for large, domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
Veterinary Assistant
Waynesville Veterinary Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Sinclair Community College
Dayton, OH05.2024
68T Certificate - Animal Science
Animal Care Specialist School
Fort Sam Houston TX04.2021
High School Diploma -
New Richmond High School
New Richmond, OH05.2020
Fear Free Certificate - Veterinary Science
Grant Career Center
Bethel, OH05.2020
Skills
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
- Immunization Administration
- Clinical Symptom Monitoring
- Collecting Samples
- Customer Billing
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Prescription Filling
- Client Education
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Active Listening
- Leadership
References
- Katie Kline, RVT (513) 734-6222
- Leah Odom, MSG (865) 306 9006
- Charlie Faircloth, DVM (513) 474-5700
- Kelly Liming, DVM (513) 335-2894
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Waynesville Veterinary Hospital
09.2023 - 05.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Rolling Hills Veterinary Service
04.2020 - 05.2023
Animal Care Specialist
US Army Reserve
12.2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Sinclair Community College
68T Certificate - Animal Science
Animal Care Specialist School
High School Diploma -
New Richmond High School
Fear Free Certificate - Veterinary Science
Grant Career Center