Karen Sawyer
Charleston,SC
Summary
Veterinary Assistant with 8 years of dedicated service in animal care. Proficient in animal restraint, laboratory procedures, and communication. Known for building positive relationships with pets and the people who care for them.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Vetco Vaccination Clinics
North Charleston, South Carolina
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Assisted veterinarians in high-volume mobile clinics with brief exams, vaccinations, microchipping, deworming, and IDEXX Snap Tests. Averaging up to 8 pets per hour, efficiently.
- Applied effective restraint methods, with a focus on minimizing patient stress.
- Prepared vaccines for timely administration.
- Discussed preventive pet healthcare with owners, resulting in increased sales at the clinic.
- Conducted routine inventories of supplies.
- Loaded and unloaded heavy equipment into company vehicles.
- Complied with OSHA and EPA standards and guidelines.
Kennel Manager
Charleston Pet Resort and Spa
Charleston, SC
10.2017 - 05.2022
- Supervised the care and well-being of up to 90 boarding pets.
- Collaborated with owner regarding business status.
- Hired and trained staff on kennel procedures, animal behavior and handling.
- Managed daily office operations, arranged boarding schedules, daycare, and grooming appointments.
- Administered medications and treatments.
- Treated minor injuries and ailments.
- Ensured safe, sanitary and well maintained kennels.
- Enhanced client experience, leading to consistent return visits.
Skills
- Medication and vaccine administration
- Veterinary terminology
- Animal restraint and handling
- Venipuncture
- Anal gland expression, nail trimming
- Ear flushing and cleaning
- Dispensing and refilling prescriptions
- Use of diagnostic equipment
- Cleaning and disinfecting
- Client communication
- Empathetic
- Cornerstone Software
Education and Training
- Currently enrolled in Penn Foster Veterinary Technician Program, gaining advanced knowledge in animal healthcare.
-Completed specialized training in animal rescue and management at Sean Casey Animal Rescue, New York City
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant - Vetco Vaccination Clinics
06.2022 - 03.2024
Kennel Manager - Charleston Pet Resort and Spa
10.2017 - 05.2022
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