Kimberly Burton
Montgomery,AL
Summary
Dynamic and versatile professional with a proven track record at Animal Hospital of Montgomery, adept in animal care and pharmacy operations. Skilled in emergency and preventive care, digital design, and problem-solving, demonstrating a high-energy attitude and professional demeanor. Achieved significant improvements in patient care and client education, leveraging expertise in intravenous injection and effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
03.2015 - 08.2021
- Performed physical exams, administered vaccinations and euthanized animals as needed.
- Assisted veterinarians with surgeries, dentistry procedures and other medical treatments.
- Monitored vital signs of patients and recorded results in patient charts.
- Dispensed medications, monitored drug reactions and provided client education on medication administration.
- Provided nursing care to hospitalized patients including administering fluids, feeding tubes, bandaging wounds, taking radiographs and performing lab tests.
- Assisted with the collection of blood samples for laboratory testing.
- Cleaned kennels, cages and exam rooms; sterilized instruments; prepared surgical packs; took out trash; changed water bowls; transported animals within the hospital facility.
- Processed incoming calls from clients seeking advice or requesting appointments.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when handling hazardous materials or operating equipment such as x-ray machines or anesthesia machines.
- Educated clients about preventive healthcare measures such as proper nutrition, grooming techniques and parasite control methods.
Groomer's Assistant
Animal Hospital of Montgomery
Montgomery, AL
03.2015 - 06.2021
- Assisted Groomers with bathing and drying dogs of various breeds and sizes.
- Provided customer service to pet owners, answering questions about grooming services.
- Organized the grooming area, ensuring that it was clean, sanitary and well-stocked with supplies.
- Greeted customers warmly when they arrived for appointments.
- Observed pets closely while they were being groomed to ensure their safety and comfort.
- Provided assistance with basic care tasks such as brushing teeth or trimming nails if requested by customers.
- Attended seminars or workshops related to pet grooming techniques when available.
- Bathed large number of animals during each shift.
Graphic Design Intern
Natural Beauty Tru Roots
Montgomery, AL
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Developed graphics, logos and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
- Created visual concepts using computer software to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, or captivate consumers.
- Designed print materials such as brochures, flyers and posters for marketing campaigns.
- Assisted in selecting colors, images, text style and layout for each project.
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger's Pharmacy
Hermitage, AL
04.2004 - 07.2008
- Maintained daily inventory of pharmaceuticals and ensured proper storage conditions.
- Prepared medications for dispensing by counting, pouring, labeling, and verifying doses.
- Performed data entry for patient profiles, billing information and prescription orders into the pharmacy software system.
- Provided customer service to patients by answering questions about medications and health-related topics.
- Managed filing of prescriptions, both electronically and manually.
- Received payment from customers and processed credit card transactions when necessary.
- Restocked shelves with new supplies of medications as needed.
- Kept accurate records of controlled substances received and dispensed in accordance with DEA regulations.
- Provided education materials about medications to patients upon request.
- Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to clarify prescription orders and resolve medication discrepancies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington Magnet High
Montgomery, AL05-2001
Skills
- Intravenous injection
- Animal examination
- Animal restraint
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Snare restraint
- Jugular intravenous catheterization
- Problem-solving skills
- HIPAA
- Drug safety
- Pharmacy operations
- Processing payments
- Answering customer questions
- Help desk assistance
- Design strategy
- Marketing development
- Artistic collaboration
- Print design
- Photograph modification
- Digital design
- Logo creation
- Procedure billing
- Instrument pack sterilization
- Veterinary dentistry
- Wound treatment
- Emergency and preventive care
- Spay and neuter surgeries
- Medical history
- Euthanasia
- Vaccinations
- Scheduling
- Office equipment proficiency
- Retail sales customer service
- Positive and professional
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- High-energy attitude
Timeline
Graphic Design Intern
Natural Beauty Tru Roots
06.2015 - 11.2015
Veterinary Technician
Animal Hospital of Montgomery
03.2015 - 08.2021
Groomer's Assistant
Animal Hospital of Montgomery
03.2015 - 06.2021
Pharmacy Technician
Kroger's Pharmacy
04.2004 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Booker T. Washington Magnet High
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