Kira Smith
Grand Blanc,MI
Summary
Compassionate assistant in animal healthcare, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in medication administration, sample collection, and patient monitoring. Excel at communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal care and support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Angel Animal Hospital
Farmington Hills, Michigan
04.2022 - Current
- Managed multi-line phone system and directed calls to appropriate personnel.
- Greeted visitors warmly and ensured a professional reception area.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated meeting room usage effectively.
- Maintained office supplies inventory and ordered replacements as needed.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Managed patient check-in and check-out processes for efficient service.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated client information regularly.
- Educated clients on pet care services and preventive health measures.
- Assisted in triaging patients upon arrival for timely treatment assessment.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
- Supported euthanasia procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
Assembly Line Operator
Hatch Stamping Company
Howell, MI
10.2020 - Current
- Operated automated welding systems efficiently to meet target production goals.
- Inspected finished parts to meet quality standards and uncover defects prior to packaging and sending to customers.
- Suggested operational improvements to improve quality and production times and reduce costs.
- Maintained an organized and clean work station by utilizing the "5S" system.
- Contributed to team-based environment to maintain line productivity and meet expected deadlines by teaching and training new operators.
Restaurant Team Member
Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken
Grand Blanc, MI
02.2019 - 10.2020
- Greet and interact with a high volume of customers by taking orders, answering any questions they have, and answering the phone.
- Stocked condiments, sides, and cold unit during slow hours to avoid dashing to kitchen during peak times.
- Cleaned counters and common areas to minimize spread of germs and keep up with health inspection guidelines.
- Collected money, made change and counted out register at end of shift.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grand Blanc High School
Grand Blanc, MI06.2018
Skills
- Surgical assistance
- Radiology/laser treatment techniques
- Animal handling
- Sample collection
- Vaccine administration
- Team Leadership and Coordination
- Employee Training
- Work Area Cleaning
- Client communication
- Telephone etiquette
- Medical recordkeeping
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Angel Animal Hospital
04.2022 - Current
Assembly Line Operator
Hatch Stamping Company
10.2020 - Current
Restaurant Team Member
Yaya's Flame Broiled Chicken
02.2019 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Grand Blanc High School