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Kat Frith-Shire

Manor,TX

Summary

A compassionate individual looking for a position of Veterinary Technician Assistant. Offering compassion and love for animals as well as Vet Tech experience to assist the veterinary doctor with clinical practices. Ever since a young age I have always felt a pull toward veterinary medicine, even while studying about the human body, I knew that veterinary medicine was my true calling. I am currently studying towards my CVA certification. I plan on continuing my studies and becoming a Licensed Veterinary Technician through our local community college

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

UrgentVet
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
  • Restrained animals for examination and treatment.

Caregiver

Comfort Keepers
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Veterinary Assistant

Bluebonnet Animal Hospital Circle C
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
  • Assisted veterinarian during medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Entered documentation into Vetter.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Kept the hospital stocked and clean.

Patient Care Advocate

Bee Cave Veterinary Clinic
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes for care team
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well- organized patient environments
  • Administered vaccinations and documented exams for doctors through Cornerstone software
  • Assisted doctors in exam rooms with restraining pets and going over medications with owners.

VET TECHNICIAN

LAKE TRAVIS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
08.2021 - 09.2021
  • Collected samples for lab work in house and prepared specimens to be shipped off for additional testing
  • Samples included: ear swabs, fecal testing, urine testing and blood from jugular and cephalic veins
  • Bathing animals, nail trims, anal gland expressions and ear cleaning
  • Cleaned and cared for all animals in facility including walking, cleaning kennels, giving proper medications at appropriate times and documenting in Avimark.

KENNEL TECHNICIAN, OVERNIGHT VETERINARY ASSISTANT, AND VETERINARY ASSISTANT

NEW HOPE ANIMAL, HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Restocked, ordered, and organized supplies to maintain most efficient use of space and time
  • Followed strict safety procedures to protect boarding animals from harm by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards
  • Kept clients up to date on their animals' health and contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding service
  • Monitored patients overnight, administered IV, SQ and oral medication and kept veterinarians up to date with appropriate communication
  • Assisted veterinarians with history from clients in rooms and restraint in rooms/treatment area
  • Maintained detailed notes in VIA as well as VIA Whiteboard
  • Made and sterilized surgery packs and instruments using autoclave.

KENNEL TECHNICIAN

SOUTHERN VETERINARY PARTNERS
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • Followed effective processes for bathing and grooming to keep pets healthy
  • Kept detailed log of animal food consumption, urination and defecation
  • Maintained organized approach to handling housekeeping needs including cleaning and sanitizing animal areas.

Education

McNeil High School
2018

Skills

  • Intravenous injection/ Blood draws
  • Nail trimming
  • Lab operations
  • Wound treatment
  • Vaccinations
  • Anal sac expression
  • Medication Administration
  • Instrument pack sterilization
  • General anesthesia monitoring
  • Animal behavior observation
  • Assisting with Euthanasias
  • Ear sample collection
  • Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
  • Feline cat bag restraint
  • Surgical procedures and support
  • Diagnostic sampling
  • Fluorescein stain test
  • Patient Positioning
  • File and records management

Additional Information

REFERENCES:

• LORI VOSS - (512) 497-6445 - CENTRAL TEXAS VETERINARY SPECIALTY AND EMERGENCY HOSPITAL •CAROLYN DAGLISH - (512) 331- 6591 - CENTRAL TEXAS VETERINARY SPECIALTY AND EMERGENCY HOSPITAL •KATHY BABOLA (512) 259-4200 - SOUTHERN VETERINARY PARTNERS

• TARA MIZELL - (512) 987-1123 - NEW HOPE ANIMAL HOSPITAL

• ASHLEY COLVIN - (512) 263-9029 - BEE CAVE VETERINARY CLINIC

  • AUBREE MERCIER - (512) 771-4266 - BLUEBONNET ANIMAL HOSPITAL CIRCLE C


Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

UrgentVet
06.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Comfort Keepers
03.2023 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Bluebonnet Animal Hospital Circle C
05.2022 - 02.2023

Patient Care Advocate

Bee Cave Veterinary Clinic
10.2021 - 12.2021

VET TECHNICIAN

LAKE TRAVIS ANIMAL HOSPITAL
08.2021 - 09.2021

KENNEL TECHNICIAN, OVERNIGHT VETERINARY ASSISTANT, AND VETERINARY ASSISTANT

NEW HOPE ANIMAL, HOSPITAL
09.2019 - 08.2021

KENNEL TECHNICIAN

SOUTHERN VETERINARY PARTNERS
12.2018 - 08.2019

McNeil High School

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