Kaitlin Wolkerstorfer
Fargo,ND
Summary
Dedicated veterinary assistant with expertise in vital sign monitoring, surgical preparation, and providing emotional support to pets and their owners. Committed to maintaining high animal care standards and ensuring a sterile environment. Veterinary Assistant known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in animal handling, medication administration, and patient care with ability to maintain calm under pressure. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal support in fast-paced veterinary environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Red River Animal Emergency Clinic
Fargo, North Dakota
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and medical procedures.
- Prepared surgical instruments and maintained a sterile environment.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported health concerns to the veterinary team.
- Provided compassionate care and comfort to animals in distress.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal enclosures and treatment areas.
- Supported staff by organizing supplies and maintaining inventory levels.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
- Recorded patient food and water intake and output levels on a daily basis.
- Documented and tracked treatment activities.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Care Clinic Bemidji
Bemidji, Minnesota
05.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and medical procedures.
- Prepared surgical instruments and maintained a sterile environment.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported health concerns to the veterinary team.
- Provided compassionate care and comfort to animals in distress.
- Educated pet owners about proper animal care and nutrition guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal enclosures and treatment areas.
- Supported staff by organizing supplies and maintaining inventory levels.
- 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.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- 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.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Veterinary Assistant
Bemidji Veterinary Hospital
Bemidji, Minnesota
07.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and medical procedures.
- Prepared surgical instruments and maintained a sterile environment.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported health concerns to the veterinary team.
- Educated pet owners about proper animal care and nutrition guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal enclosures and treatment areas.
- 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.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Professional Salon Academy
Bemidji, MN08-2017
High School Diploma -
Bemidji High School
Bemidji, MN06-2016
Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZSkills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Surgical preparation
- Animal restraint
- Infection control
- Specimen collection
- Emotional support
- Animal care protocols
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Surgical assistance
- Patient restraint
- Dental prophylaxis
- Animal safety
- Urgent care
- Procedure support
- Post operative care
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Veterinary standards and procedures
- Careful restraint
- Diagnostic imaging
- Animal behavior
- Appointment scheduling
- Client communication
- Sanitation protocols
Certification
- RECOVER ( CPR) certified
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
Affiliations
- Hiking/outdoors
- Dog Training
- Cosmetology
- Indoor Plants
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Red River Animal Emergency Clinic
05.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Care Clinic Bemidji
05.2023 - 04.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Bemidji Veterinary Hospital
07.2021 - 05.2023
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Professional Salon Academy
High School Diploma -
Bemidji High School
Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster College
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