Kendall Perryman
Baton Rouge,LA
Summary
To be in a positive working environment to ascertain a strong knowledge base that will further advance my education.
Highly skilled animal care professional prepared for role in veterinary services. Proven ability to handle clinical tasks, assist in surgeries, and provide compassionate care. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Adept in client communication, patient restraint, and medical record-keeping, with reliable and results-driven approach.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Louisiana State University
11.2023 - Current
- Streamlined clinic operations by organizing supplies and maintaining clean treatment areas, fostering a safe and efficient workspace.
- Collaborated with the veterinary team, contributing to a positive work environment and seamless coordination of patient care.
- Maintained detailed patient records, allowing for efficient communication between team members and streamlined care processes.
- Handled emergency situations with a calm demeanor, providing critical support to veterinarians during life-saving interventions.
- Assisted with diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs or ultrasounds, enabling accurate diagnoses and treatments.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies to maintain adequate stock levels while minimizing waste.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Collaborated with fellow technicians to create efficient workflows that streamlined daily tasks within the clinic setting.
- Conducted pre-surgical assessments, ensuring animals were properly prepared for procedures.
- Provided emergency care for injured animals, significantly reducing recovery time.
- Monitored patients under general anesthesia
- Maintained patient vitals under anesthesia
- Taught students how to properly intubate, place IV catheters, record vitals throughout procedures, and administer medications effectively.
- Place IV and arterial catheters.
- CPR
- Work with and handle patients of all species.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Veterinary Technologist
Animal Health Clinic of Baton Rouge
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Cleaned kennels
- Administering medications to boarding animals as well as hospital patients
- Drawing blood samples
- IV catheter placement
- Taking fecal samples
- Collecting urine samples
- Running blood work
- Running urine samples
- Assisting in surgical procedures
- Monitoring animals while intubated
- Bathing animals
- Trimming and filing animals nails
- Laundry
- Administering vaccinations
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining a well-organized and clean work environment, including surgical suites and examination rooms.
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with diagnostic procedures and surgical preparations.
- Trained and mentored other staff.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
Veterinary assistant
Jones Creek Animal Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Cleaned kennels
- Administering medications to boarding animals as well as hospital patients
- Drawing blood samples
- Taking fecal samples
- Collecting urine samples
- Running blood work
- Running urine samples
- Assisting in surgical procedures
- Monitoring animals while intubated
- Bathing animals
- Trimming and filing animals nails
- Laundry
- Inventory
Customer Service Manager
Focus Foods
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Developed the customer service department
- Managed a team of 5
- Delegate tasks to staff
- Answered incoming calls
- Helped solve customer issues
- Monitored daily progress of over 20 delivery drivers
- Made weekly progress reports for company executives
- Met weekly with department heads to solve customer issues
- Gave ideas of how to solve customer issues to all departments and executives
- Interviewed new hires
- Trained new hires
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA05-2024
Biology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA12.2020
Biology
Birmingham Southern College
Birmingham, AL05.2020
High School Diploma -
St. Michael High School
Baton Rouge, LA05.2018
Skills
- Works well in high pressure situation
- Works well in teams
- Punctuality
- Learns quickly
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Empathy
- Patience
- Intravenous catheterization
- Medication Administration
- Surgical Assistance
- Surgical procedures and support
- Vaccine administration
- Medical History Collection
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Intravenous injection
- Pharmacy Duties
- Anesthesia Administration
- Treatment Administration
- Suture removal
- Emergency and preventive care
- Euthanasia Procedures
- Supply Restocking
- Medical record-keeping
- Patient Monitoring
- Intramuscular injection
- Wound treatment
- Vital signs
- Canine and feline intubation
- Animal behavior observation
- Closed-chest CPR
- Controlled Substance Management
- Specimen Preparation
- Ear sample collection
- Surgical scrubbing procedures
- Physical examination
- Wound Management
- Recumbency restraint
- Injectable agent induction
- Equine intubation
- Blood collection
- Inhalant anesthesia
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
References
- Dr. Lisa Ciolino (504) 319-5226
- Ian Grant (318) 214-1404
- Kate Gibson (504) 908-3322
- Dr. Brittany McClendon (225) 245-1683
Certification
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) - National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA).
- Fear Free Certified Professional - Fear Free Pets.
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Louisiana State University
11.2023 - Current
Veterinary Technologist
Animal Health Clinic of Baton Rouge
08.2022 - 11.2023
Veterinary assistant
Jones Creek Animal Hospital
12.2021 - 06.2022
Customer Service Manager
Focus Foods
03.2020 - 12.2021
Biology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Biology
Birmingham Southern College
High School Diploma -
St. Michael High School
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Baton Rouge Community College
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