Kirsten Conner
Marietta,GA
Summary
Dedicated candidate with extensive experience providing support to animals. Skilled in monitoring animal vitals and meeting task deadlines. Highly organized and works well in team environments. Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 10 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Tritt Animal Hospital
Marietta, GA
08.2024 - Current
- Administered vaccinations and medications to patients, ensuring accurate dosages and compliance with protocols.
- Assisted in surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environments and preparing necessary instruments.
- Conducted thorough physical examinations, documenting findings for veterinarians to inform treatment plans.
- Educated pet owners on proper care practices, enhancing client relationships and compliance with health recommendations.
- Assisted veterinarians during surgical procedures, ensuring sterile environments and proper instrument availability.
- Performed diagnostic tests including blood work, urinalysis, and radiography to aid in patient care.
Veterinary Assistant
South Cheerokee Animal Hospital
Woodstock, GA
05.2021 - Current
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
- Euthanized terminally ill patients.
- Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods.
- Removed partially exposed foreign objects from skin and feet.
- Established and managed physical rehabilitation program for post-surgical patients.
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Animal Hospital
Marietta, GA
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
Vet Assistant
Veterinary Referral Surgical Practice
Roswell
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
Veterinary Assistant
Mountain Park Animal Hospital
Roswell, GA
05.2013 - 08.2015
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Education
Certification - Veterinary Technology
Auburn
Auburn02.2017
Skills
- Animal Vaccinations
- Veterinary Medicine
- Medication Administration
- Reminder Calls
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Animal Surgery
- Animal Diagnostics
- Orthopedic Surgery
- File and Records Management
- Skin Scraping
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Urgent Care
- Emergency First Aid
- Digital Radiographs
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Medical Triage
- Emergency Situations
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Tritt Animal Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
South Cheerokee Animal Hospital
05.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Animal Hospital
02.2019 - 03.2021
Vet Assistant
Veterinary Referral Surgical Practice
10.2018 - 12.2019
Veterinary Assistant
Mountain Park Animal Hospital
05.2013 - 08.2015
Certification - Veterinary Technology
Auburn