Kendra Fuchs
Rockwood
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Assistant with expertise in animal restraint, surgical assistance, and patient documentation. Committed to delivering exceptional care and support for animals and their owners.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Woodhaven Animal Hospital
Woodhaven
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal care areas and equipment.
- Handled routine animal care tasks, including feeding and bathing pets.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported concerns to veterinary staff.
- Prepared examination rooms with necessary tools and supplies.
- Provided excellent customer service to pet owners and visitors.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic records system.
- Educated pet owners on post-treatment care and medication administration.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls after hours.
- Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
- Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites, and skin scrapings.
- Examined animals for behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
- Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
- Completed enemas, catheterizations and intravenous feedings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Oscar A Carlson
Gibraltar 06-2021
Skills
- Animal restraint
- Surgical assistance
- Patient documentation
- Laboratory testing
- Radiographic operation
- Customer service
- Equipment sterilization
- Urgent care
- Animal behavior
- Relationship building
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Woodhaven Animal Hospital
08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Oscar A Carlson