Kaitlyn Barrett
Thornton,CO
Summary
Veterinary professional prepared for high-energy environments with client face to face interactions. Efficient in scheduling, client communication and am committed to learning new tasks. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic settings.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Vista Animal Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Assist veterinarians and staff to maintain a fear-free environment and uphold the best veterinary practices for AAHA and AVMA accreditations
- Maintaining a safe work environment through proper restraint techniques and cleanliness for patients, owners, and staff. Providing compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Obtaining patient history, vitals, and providing comprehensive client education in person and over the phone
- Assist in the administration of medications, treatments monitoring surgical/sedated procedures and filling prescribed/calling in medications as prescribed by the veterinarian. Utilizing skills for vaccinations, microchipping, phlebotomy. Assisting with positioning patients for diagnostic imaging such as radiographs and ultrasounds. Handlings specimens and samples that are sent out to external laboratories for additional studies.
- Cross trained to help reception with answering phone calls, triage, referrals, client interactions, rooming patients
- Both positions are responsible for collecting payments, requesting and sending records, communicating with clients/specialists/other clinics, providing recommendations, handling fast paced environment, answering a large volume of phone calls, communicating through text messages/emails/faxes.
Field Operations Assistant
VIP PetCare
12.2020 - 08.2021
- Responsible for accounting, scheduling, van maintenance, preparing van and equipment for clinics, ordering necessary clinic items, interviewing potential candidates, maintaining partner relations and communicating with partners and potential partners.
- Acted as the point of contact between field staff and office-based personnel to facilitate timely communication and information sharing.
- Following and implementing Covid-19 protocols and maintaining cleanliness in the office and on the rigs (individual mobile clinic unit).
- Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members, ensuring they were equipped with necessary skills for success in their roles as rig supervisors, expert handlers, injection specialists, and veterinary assistants.
Rig Supervisor and Clinic Assistant
VIP PetCare
05.2018 - 08.2021
- Advise pet owners with knowledge and recommendations to keep pets healthy. Keep the order of clinics using company guidelines and following partner expectations during working hours and maintaining a safe environment for pets, owners, employees and veterinarians.
- Assist veterinarians with vaccinations, microchipping, phlebotomy, and recommendations on antiparasitic preventative medications. Help train new hires under the supervision of the Field Operations Manager/Assistant and Veterinarian on duty. Responsible for controlling the overall flow of the clinic, contacting partner stores/managerial staff if there were problems and handling finances at the end of the day.
Camp Counselor and Shift Lead
Life Time Fitness Health Club
05.2016 - 08.2018
- Worked with children from five to twelve with varying interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns while on-site, on field trips, and in the swimming pool.
- Guided children in physical activities, crafts, reading, building, and games. Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
Education
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - Biology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO05.2020
ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES - Pre-Veterinary Medicine
NORTHEASTERN JUNIOR COLLEGE
Sterling, CO05.2016
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL
Thornton, CO05.2014
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Apple Software
- Client Communication
- Customer Service
- Appointment Scheduling
- Reception duties
- Veterinary Assistant
- Animal Care, Handling and Safety
- Medication Administration
- Laboratory experience and procedures
- Venipuncture and vaccination administration
- Record keeping
Certification
- CPR & AED
- First Aid
- Universal Precautions
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Vista Animal Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Field Operations Assistant
VIP PetCare
12.2020 - 08.2021
Rig Supervisor and Clinic Assistant
VIP PetCare
05.2018 - 08.2021
Camp Counselor and Shift Lead
Life Time Fitness Health Club
05.2016 - 08.2018
ASSOCIATE OF GENERAL STUDIES - Pre-Veterinary Medicine
NORTHEASTERN JUNIOR COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
HORIZON HIGH SCHOOL
- CPR & AED
- First Aid
- Universal Precautions
BACHELORS OF SCIENCE - Biology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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