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Kelsie Fletcher

Elmwood Park,IL

Summary

Veterinary professional with experience in animal care, medical support, and client communication. Skilled in assisting with procedures, administering medications, venipuncture and placing intravenous catheters, and performing lab tests and diagnostic procedures. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability ensures seamless clinic operations. Reliable and results-driven, with compassionate approach to patient care.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Care Animal Hospital
05.2024 - 05.2025

• Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
• Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations. (blood smears, cytology's, urinalysis, fine needle
aspirations, etc.)
• Administered immunizations via injection and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Advised clients on animal care, nutrition and behavior problems.
• Performed laboratory tests, radiographs, ultrasounds, and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
• Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
• Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing
well.

  • Maintained medical records ad documentation accurately, recording patient histories and treatment plans.

Kennel Attendant

Care Animal Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2024
  • Prepare appropriate meals and water, provide basic hygiene upkeep such as bathing, cutting nails, anal gland expression, ear cleanings, and de shedding, and administer medication for 30-40 animals daily.
  • Raised over 10 canine litters from newborn to 8 weeks old by ensuring they’re latched onto the mother,
    reporting health concerns to technicians, and feeding them proper nutrition according to age.
  • Examine animals for injury or illness and document symptoms for veterinarian review and assist
    veterinarians by restraining and stabilizing animals during these examinations and treatments to prevent
    injuries.
  • Manage inventory, such as shampoo, conditioner, ear cleaning solution, cotton swabs, etc. to maintain
    efficient operations throughout the facility and prevent the expiration of perishable items.
  • Thoroughly explain boarding, grooming, and additional care services to over 25 pet owners per week
    with a high degree of customer service.
  • Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

Vet Tech Institute
Tinley Park, IL
04-2026

Skills

  • Animal Restraint
  • Venipuncture
  • Animal Care
  • Hospital Experience
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Laboratory Testing
  • Intravenous Catheterization
  • Medication Administration
  • Capstone Software
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Client Communication

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Care Animal Hospital
05.2024 - 05.2025

Kennel Attendant

Care Animal Hospital
12.2021 - 05.2024

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

Vet Tech Institute
Kelsie Fletcher