Joylin Malloy
BARBERTON,Ohio
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Assistant with experience at Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists. Proficient in patient restraint, emergency care, and meticulous record-keeping. Skilled in educating pet owners on post-operative care while ensuring high standards of animal safety and sanitation. Committed to enhancing clinic efficiency through effective communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant- Neurology Dept.
Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists And Emergency Service
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and procedures.
- Ensured accurate treatment decisions by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs.
- Maintained sterile environments and prepared surgical instruments for successful operations.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and general animal health practices.
- Optimized inventory management of medical supplies for efficient clinic operations.
- Improved clinic efficiency by collaborating with team members on workflow processes.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Greatlakes Veterinary Specialists
01.2017 - 03.2023
- Ensured optimal patient care during emergency procedures with veterinarians' support.
- Maintained sterile environments and prepared surgical instruments for safe procedures.
- Educated clients on post-operative care for effective recovery processes.
- Provided compassionate animal care during examinations and treatment sessions.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for animal handling and care.
- Managed medical supply inventory to ensure efficient operational workflows.
Education
Career Certificate - Veterinary Assisting
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA01-2017
Skills
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Animal safety
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Sample collection
- Euthanasia assistance
- Animal grooming
- Animal behavior
- Laboratory procedures
- Medical record-keeping
- Sanitation protocols
- Diagnostic imaging
- Emergency and preventive care
- Post operative care
- Surgical procedures and support
- Veterinary terminology
- Pharmacy inventory
- Urgent care
- Reception duties
- Intravenous catheterization
- Physical examinations
- Proficient in [software]
- Procedure support
- Lab operations
- Reception area maintenance
- Surgical assistance
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Radiology techniques
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Careful restraint
- Veterinary standards and procedures
- Animal restraint
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Prescription filling
- Basic animal care
- Wound care
- Veterinarian assistance
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant- Neurology Dept.
Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists And Emergency Service
03.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Greatlakes Veterinary Specialists
01.2017 - 03.2023
Career Certificate - Veterinary Assisting
Penn Foster Career School