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Kayla McKnight

Beverly Hills,FL

Summary

Devoted Veterinary Assistant versed in balancing responsibilities with delivering quality veterinary care. Focused on creating calm, inviting office setting to put pet owners and pets at ease. Excellent time management and relationship-building skills with animals and people alike.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Lecanto Animal Hospital
Lecanto, FL
11.2022 - Current
  • Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
  • Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
  • Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
  • Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
  • Took dental images and X-rays to identify areas of concern and presented to the veterinarian for review.
  • Assisted with polishing, removing stains and other dental procedures.

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Five Points Animal Hospital
Aliquippa, PA
09.2021 - 11.2022
  • Performed preliminary patient workups, which included gathering patient history information, getting the owner's description of symptoms, and documenting the current condition.
  • Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
  • Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by the veterinarian.
  • Collected specimens from patients for parasite analysis and blood analysis in the lab.
  • Gathered and prepared specimens and samples for analysis by a third-party laboratory.
  • Helped to prep patients for surgical procedures by placing endotracheal tubes, placing IV catheters, shaving and using surgical scrub.
  • Assisted veterinarians during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
  • Monitored animals for anesthesia recovery, vital signs, and activity levels in the post-operative care unit.

Kennel Assistant

VCA Five Points Animal Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam rooms, equipment, and kennels to prevent the spread of disease, control odors, and maintain a healthy environment.
  • Processed surgical instrument packs and drapes in an autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions for use in sterile environments.
  • Bathed, trimmed, and provided other grooming services for domestic pets.
  • Restocked supplies and rotated items to keep teams productive and prevent perishable goods from expiring.
  • Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
  • Monitored animal health by observing behaviors and physical conditions, administering medications as prescribed by veterinarians, and alerting veterinary staff of any changes or concerns.

Pet Care Associate

PetSmart
05.2020 - 08.2020
  • Quickly connected with each customer to offer assistance and promote products.
  • Organized, and rotated supplies.
  • Inspected animals regularly to identify injuries and diseases in need of care.
  • Disinfected cages, pens, and fish tanks to maintain clean, sanitary environment.
  • Cared for injured animals directly and by coordinating care by veterinarians.
  • Assisted customers with selecting the appropriate food, toys, treats, and other pet supplies.

Education

Certified Veterinary Assitant -

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
12.2020

Skills

  • Vaccination Administration
  • Surgery and Procedure Preparation
  • Animal Restraining
  • Compassionate Care
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Sample Collection
  • Veterinary Terminology
  • Dental Prophylaxis

Certification

  • Certificate of completion for Veterinary Assistant Externship Course at Penn Foster

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Lecanto Animal Hospital
11.2022 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Five Points Animal Hospital
09.2021 - 11.2022

Kennel Assistant

VCA Five Points Animal Hospital
08.2020 - 09.2021

Pet Care Associate

PetSmart
05.2020 - 08.2020

Certified Veterinary Assitant -

Penn Foster Career School

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