Kai Nisbett
Glenarden
Summary
Dedicated to supporting veterinarians and veterinary technicians in delivering exceptional care to pets by advocating for their well-being and educating clients on comprehensive pet health. Skilled in managing client and pet flow within the hospital to enhance team productivity while maintaining a safe and efficient environment. Committed to ensuring clear and effective communication with clients and colleagues to coordinate seamless care. Focused on fostering a compassionate and organized setting that prioritizes animal welfare and client satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield The Pet Hospital
Greenbelt, MD
06.2024 - Current
- Supported veterinarians in conducting thorough examinations and procedures on dogs and cats.
- Managed accurate medical record-keeping to uphold compliance with established hospital protocols.
- Educate pet owners on wellness, nutrition, and preventive care measures.
- Assisted in managing treatment area operations to support patient care. Coordinated front desk activities to enhance customer service experience. Provided administrative support to ensure smooth daily operations.
- Developed strong communication and interpersonal connections to promote client satisfaction and team collaboration.
- Identified challenges and implemented effective solutions, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Implemented effective organizational strategies to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients and pets through active listening and compassionate support.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Goddard Early Learning Center
Laurel, MD
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Encouraged children to interact with each other and participate in group activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Organized snack time and nap hours.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.
Preschool Lead Teacher
Goddard Early Learning Center
Laurel, MD
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Completed documentation on individual children and teachers for recordkeeping.
- Planned and prepared activities for 6 weeks to 5 year old students.
- Built strong relationships with parents, providing regular updates on student progress and addressing concerns promptly.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment, fostering respect, empathy, and teamwork among students.
- Provided open and loving environment where children direct learning process.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Developed strong rapport with each child individually, ensuring their emotional well-being within the preschool setting while fostering an inclusive community.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Prince Georges Community College
Largo, MD05-2024
High School Diploma - undefined
Takoma Academy
Takoma Park, MD06-2020
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Ability to multi-task
- Effective communication skills
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills with staff and clients
- Effective problem solving with positive results
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Treatment area and front desk management
- Excellent organizational skills
- Treatment area maintenance
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Animal safety
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Sample collection
- Euthanasia assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Laboratory procedures
- Sanitation protocols
- Medical record-keeping
- Diagnostic imaging
- Client education
- Emergency and preventive care
- Post operative care
- Surgical procedures and support
- Veterinary terminology
- Reception duties
- Intravenous catheterization
- Patient flow management
- Tick removal
- Proficient in [software]
- Preventative medicine
- Dental prophylaxis
- Parasite control
- Surgical assistance
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Animal restraint
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Animal handling
- Radiology techniques
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Reception support
- Careful restraint
- Active listening
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Proper animal restraint
- Prescription filling
- Basic animal care
- Wound care
- Veterinarian assistance
- Customer service
- Time management
- Patient Check-ins
- Patient recordkeeping
- Medical charting
- Post-surgical monitoring
- Specimen collection
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield The Pet Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Preschool Lead Teacher
Goddard Early Learning Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Goddard Early Learning Center
06.2021 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Takoma Academy
Associate of Science - General Studies
Prince Georges Community College