Kelli Van Deventer
Kenner,LA
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Career driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Assistant
Louisiana Travel Service
Metairie, Louisiana
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Delivered messages and ran errands.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and accommodations for staff members.
- Prepared meeting agendas, attended meetings and recorded and transcribed minutes.
- Managed daily office operations and maintained a clean and efficient workspace.
- Typed, formatted and edited correspondence and other documents.
- Answered and directed phone calls to appropriate staff members.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Southshore Animal Hospital
Metairie
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Tracked and scheduled follow-up appointments for animal treatment.
- Maintained medical records and updated patient files.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Greeted and checked in patients for appointments.
- Observed physical conditions of animals to detect early signs of illness or injury.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Medvet
Metairie, Louisiana
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
- Examined animals for behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Partnered with IDEXX to analyze blood samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
- Kept cages clean by changing bedding materials daily.
- Helped maintain a safe environment for both staff members and animals in the facility.
- Weighed pets to monitor their progress over time.
- Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
Nutrition Assistant
Ochsner Medical Center
Metairie
10.2015 - 03.2023
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- Ordered food supplies from vendors while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Educated employees by serving as nutrition resource to departmental and healthcare staff to enhance nutritional services.
- Developed flexible meal templates to meet client nutritional objectives.
- Assisted dietitians with meal planning for special needs patients based on individual requirements.
- Notified registered dietician of individuals identified as high-risk.
- Inventoried kitchen supplies and equipment as needed for daily operations.
- Delivered speeches on diet, nutrition or health to promote healthy eating habits.
Education
GED -
East Jefferson High School
Metairie02-2008
Skills
- Call handling
- Expense reporting
- Customer service
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Quality assurance
- Document management
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Invoice processing
- Complex Problem-solving
- Filing and data archiving
- Self-starter
- Strong problem solver
- Positive attitude
Accomplishments
- People pleaser in cu
Timeline
Office Assistant
Louisiana Travel Service
09.2024 - 01.2025
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Southshore Animal Hospital
04.2023 - 09.2024
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Medvet
12.2020 - 04.2023
Nutrition Assistant
Ochsner Medical Center
10.2015 - 03.2023
GED -
East Jefferson High School