Kalleigh Cox
Stillwater,OK
Summary
Knowledgeable 4th year Veterinary Student with solid background in providing compassionate care to animals in clinical settings. Proven track record in assisting veterinarians during surgeries and procedures, ensuring effective patient care. Demonstrated expertise in administering medication, laboratory procedures, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Nurse
Lincoln County Animal Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in surgeries by preparing surgical suites, sterilizing equipment, and ensuring anesthesia administration was safe and effective.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Ensured effective recovery after surgical procedures through diligent post-operative monitoring and care of patients.
Veterinary Nurse
SAHO Animal Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintained accurate medical records for efficient patient care and treatment followup.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients under direct supervision of veterinarians, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to treatment plans.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care to present to Vets at the hospital.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented Patient Charts.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
Veterinary Assistant
Lincoln County Animal Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Greeting customers, checking-in patients, assist Veterinarians in prepping for surgeries, taking vitals of patients, running fecal floatation’s, urinary tests, blood work, CBC, CPL, pre-op testing, heartworm and other parasitic blood tests, taking radiographs, administering medications and IV fluids, along with dental procedures/cleanings, and cleaning equipment before and after surgery
- Also, restraining and assisting animals to help the Veterinarian during exams
Dog Bather
PetSmart
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Answered phones, while working at front desk
- Clipped dog’s nails, bathed dogs, cleaned and plucked ears, and brushed out dogs
- Administered flea and tick treatments
- Scheduled dogs appointments, checked in patients, and took walk-ins
Education
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine -
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK05-2021
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OK01.2018
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School
Collinsville, OK01.2016
Skills
- Emergency care
- Intravenous catheter placement
- Euthanasia assistance
- Efficient at multi-tasking
- Dental procedures
- Vaccination administration
- Critical care nursing
- Patient monitoring
- Veterinary nursing
- Client education
- Post-surgical monitoring
- Compassionate care
Certification
Veterinary Professional Peaceful Euthanasia Certification (2024)
Timeline
Veterinary Nurse
Lincoln County Animal Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
Veterinary Nurse
SAHO Animal Hospital
01.2020 - 05.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Lincoln County Animal Hospital
01.2020 - 12.2020
Dog Bather
PetSmart
01.2016 - 01.2017
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine -
Oklahoma State University
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Oklahoma State University
Tulsa Community College
High School Diploma -
Collinsville High School
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