Kathleen Claire Francisco
Waipahu,HI
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 3 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Kilani Pet Clinic
03.2020 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Leeward Community College
Pearl City, HI05.2023
Skills
- Reminder Calls
- Passing Surgical Instruments
- Animal Diagnostics
- Animal Restraining
- File and Records Management
- Animal Vaccinations
- Medication Administration
- Lab Operations
- Animal Surgery
- Pet Feeding and Care
- Vaccination Administration
- Patient Bathing
- Surgical Procedure Support
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Languages
Japanese
Elementary
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Kilani Pet Clinic
03.2020 - 08.2023
Associate of Arts -
Leeward Community College
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