Kristi Martin
BOCA RATON
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Assistant with over 20 years of experience in animal care and client communication. Proven ability to optimize clinic workflow, provide excellent customer service, and support veterinarians in surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Hillsboro Animal Hospital
Coconut Creek, FL
03.2006 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing examinations and procedures for diverse animal patients.
- Administered medications and vaccines, ensuring compliance with veterinary protocols.
- Monitored animal behavior and condition to identify health issues and report findings.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and surgical areas to support efficient operations.
- Coordinated appointment schedules to optimize clinic workflow and minimize wait times for clients.
- Trained new staff on office procedures, patient handling techniques, and safety protocols.
- Educated pet owners on proper care practices, improving adherence to treatments and overall client satisfaction.
Education
Associate of Arts -
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient restraint
- Surgical assistance
- Post operative care
- Intravenous catheterization
- Sample collection
- Laboratory procedures
- Radiology techniques
- Hygiene protocols
- Sanitation protocols
- Animal handling
- Animal welfare practices
- End-of-life care
- Patient flow management
- Medical record-keeping
- Appointment scheduling
- Client intake management
- Veterinarian assistance
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Client communication
- Pet handling
- Customer service
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Hillsboro Animal Hospital
03.2006 - Current
Associate of Arts -
Broward College