Katelin Poe
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant/Technician willing to work any shift and offer great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 3 years of success assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories and more! Committed to learning new tasks and considered a highly motivated employee. Would be happy to be apart of a place to grow and learn more and bring my knowledge and skills to the work place! It has always been my passion to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves!
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Countryside Veterinary Clinic
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering valuable recommendations for pet care.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnostics.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Promoted preventive care services by educating clients on the importance of routine check-ups, vaccinations, and dental cleanings.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues when needed during emergencies or critical cases requiring additional assistance.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Performed dental cleanings and extractions under the supervision of a veterinarian, promoting improved oral health for patients.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians in diagnosing and treating animals.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical procedures.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing compassionate care for pets during their appointments.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Placed Endotracheal tubes for surgeries as well as dental cleanings.
- Placed IV catheters in patients before surgery as well as patients hospitalized.
- Interpret bloodwork including CBC and Chemistries.
- Effectively preform laboratory work such as, Urinalysis, PCV, and fecal flotations.
- Perform cytologies.
- Place doppler and effectively connect other anesthetic monitoring equipment ot patient as well as interpret the readings.
- Read and interpret refractometer and glucometer readings.
- ETC.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Morehead State University
Morehead, KY05.2024
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Client Communication
- Preventive Care
- Animal Safety
- Medical record-keeping
- Immunization Administration
- Patient Flow Management
- Anesthetic Administration
- Medical Triage
- Emergency Room Procedures
- Relationship Building
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Patient Check-Ins
- Intravenous catheterization
- Specimen Collection
- Animal Nutrition
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Vaccine administration
- Equipment Sterilization
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Physical Examinations
- Disease and chronic condition treatment
- Medical Charting
- Prescription Filling
- Canine health issues
- Patient restraint
- Veterinary Terminology
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Appointment Scheduling
- Parasite control
- Parasitic Visual Exams
- Surgical procedures and support
- Post Operative Care
- Patient Discharge
- Medical Diagnosis
- Problem Identification
- Laboratory Testing
- Veterinarian Assistance
- Emergency and preventive care
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Post-surgical Monitoring
- Diagnostic Testing
- Microchip Administration
- Client Education
- Feline cat bag restraint
- Assisted in necropsies
- Animal Behavior
- Equipment Preparation
- Illness assessment and treatment
- Basic Animal Care
- Wound Care
- Dietary Needs
- Patient bathing
- Preventative Medicine
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Tail restraint
- Dental Procedures
- Dental Care
- Laboratory procedures
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Active Listening
- Self-Directed
- Organizational Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Radiology Safety
- Fluid Therapy
- Diagnostic Equipment
- Aseptic Techniques
- Intravenous injection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Nail Trimming
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Emergency Care
- Ear sample collection
- Patient Monitoring
- Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
- Canine and feline intubation
- Fluorescein stain test
- Suture removal
- Surgical scrubbing procedures
- Responsible and Reliable
- Patient Charting
- Medical History Collection
- Blood draw from jugular, cephalic, and (Lateral/Medial) Saphenous Veins
- IM injections in Epaxial, biceps, and quads
- Dental Radiology
- X-ray review
- Cystocentesis
- Urinary catheter placement
- Express Anal Glands
- Ear cleanings
- Laser therapy treatments
- Closed-chest CPR
- Skin scraping
- Food Preparation
- Medication Labeling
- Clear Communication
- Equine lower leg wrap
- Equine blood draw
- Drawn blood from rabbits, rats, and birds
- ECT
Certification
- Fear Free Certified
- Ethylene- Oxide Gas Sterilization Certified
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Countryside Veterinary Clinic
10.2022 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Morehead State University
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