Keara Whipple
FITZWILLIAM,New Hampshire
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. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Technician
Fieldstone Animal Hospital
05.2021 - Current
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
Veterinary Technician
Keep Em Healthy Animal Clinic
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Store General Manager
Bagel Works
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Practiced suggestive selling, offering guests complementary items to maximize sales.
- Hired, trained and retained high quality team members.
- Led change efforts within store, conforming to shifting demands and timelines.
- Led store expense control and payroll to optimize business.
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Upheld and communicated store programs and standards to employees for optimal quality, freshness, safety and cleanliness.
- Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.
Assistant Maintanance Manager
Kimball Farm
04.2013 - 07.2018
- Handled multiple projects and daily activities to meet deadlines and developed plans to accomplish departmental and maintenance goals.
- Mentored maintenance employees by motivating and providing direction to achieve set goals.
- Maintained and developed preventive maintenance programs and good working relationship with operations to enforce safety programs and procedures.
- Followed company safety standards and procedures and reported potentially hazardous problems or conditions.
- Supervised training of maintenance personnel on procedures, material and equipment use and OSHA safety regulations.
- Performed periodic tests on fire alarm and emergency generator systems and maintained records of tests results.
Education
High School Diploma -
Victory High School
Jaffrey, NH06.2005
Skills
- Animal Condition Evaluations
- High-Pressure Environments
- Animal Health
- Wound Treatment
- Procedure Support
- File and Records Management
- Compassionate Care
- Vaccination Administration
- Oral and Topical Medication Administration
- Medical History
- Collecting Specimens for Analysis
- Operating Diagnostic Equipment
- Lab Animal Restraint
- Surgical Preparation
- Pet Food Recommendations
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Dietary Recommendations
- Animal Restraining
- Interpersonal Communication Skills
- Client Education
- Animal Behavior Observation
- Euthanasia
- Preventive Care
- Ear Cleaning
Timeline
Vet Technician
Fieldstone Animal Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Keep Em Healthy Animal Clinic
04.2020 - 05.2021
Store General Manager
Bagel Works
04.2018 - 04.2020
Assistant Maintanance Manager
Kimball Farm
04.2013 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Victory High School
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