Kelsi Johnston
Hampstead,NC
Summary
Dedicated and motivated veterinary professional with over 10 years of experience in animal care and veterinary medicine. Experienced in patient care, anesthesia and sedation monitoring, laboratory procedures, surgery and dental support, chemotherapy administration, diagnostic imaging, client communication, and emergency situations. Known for being dependable, hardworking, compassionate, and adaptable in fast-paced veterinary environments. Seeking an opportunity to expand my career into a new area of the veterinary field while utilizing my extensive clinical and client-service experience.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Atlantic Animal Hospital and Pet Care Resort
Wilmington, NC
11.2018 - Current
- Triage patients and assist veterinarians with appointments and medical procedures
- Draw blood, prepare and package laboratory samples, and submit diagnostic testing
- Administer oral and injectable medications and vaccinations
- Administer and safely handle chemotherapy medications
- Monitor patients before, during, and after sedation and anesthesia
- Assist with surgical procedures, dental cleanings, and patient preparation
- Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical equipment
- Perform diagnostic imaging, including radiographs and CT imaging
- Monitor hospitalized patients and provide appropriate supportive care
- Safely handle fractious and fearful animals using proper restraint techniques
- Assist with emergency and critical-care situations
- Perform both in-clinic and in-home euthanasia support
- Communicate with pet owners regarding patient updates, treatment plans, and routine care
- Educate clients on medications, preventative care, and general pet health
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, collect payments, and assist with client needs
- Utilize Avimark veterinary practice-management software
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary clinical environment
Veterinary Assistant
Wilmington Animal Healthcare
Wilmington, NC
03.2017 - 11.2018
- Triaged appointments and assisted veterinarians with patient care
- Answered phones and scheduled appointments
- Operated Cornerstone veterinary practice-management software
- Drew blood and administered oral and injectable medications
- Administered vaccinations
- Monitored patients under sedation
- Safely handled fractious animals using appropriate restraint techniques
- Monitored hospitalized patients and provided daily patient care
- Performed and assisted with radiographic imaging
- Assisted with emergency situations
- Supported in-clinic and in-home euthanasia procedures
- Educated clients regarding routine pet care and preventative health
- Contacted pet owners with patient updates
- Maintained a clean and sanitary hospital environment
Play Yard Attendant
The Dog Club of Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
06.2016 - 08.2018
- Provided daily care for boarding and daycare animals
- Fed and watered pets according to individual schedules
- Monitored daycare play yards and animal interactions
- Administered medications to pets
- Maintained clean and safe animal areas
- Answered phones and scheduled boarding and daycare reservations
- Conducted client tours and assisted with customer service
- Collected vaccination records and maintained accurate pet information
- Processed customer payments efficiently and assisted with daily administrative duties
- Communicated boarding specials and promotions to clients
- Responded to client emails and general inquiries
Education
High School Diploma -
Emsley A. Laney High School
Wilmington, NC01-2015
Skills
- Veterinary Patient Care
- Animal Handling & Restraint
- Patient Triage
- Anesthesia & Sedation Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Chemotherapy Handling
- Laboratory Sample Collection & Processing
- Venipuncture
- Vaccinations
- Surgical Assistance
- Dental Assistance
- Radiography & CT Imaging
- Hospitalized Patient Monitoring
- Emergency Care
- Client Education & Communication
- Veterinary Practice Management Software
- Appointment Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Compassionate End-of-Life Care
- Sanitation & Infection Control
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Atlantic Animal Hospital and Pet Care Resort
11.2018 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Wilmington Animal Healthcare
03.2017 - 11.2018
Play Yard Attendant
The Dog Club of Wilmington
06.2016 - 08.2018
High School Diploma -
Emsley A. Laney High School