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Kryst'n King

Temple,TX

Summary

Veterinary professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare and strong commitment to enhancing the veterinary experience for both pet and owner. Proven ability to assist in surgeries, handle clinical tasks, provide compassionate care, and contribute to the overall improvement of day to day function. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, with key skills in animal behavior and proactive contributions to growth.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Tyler Made Leather Co.
08.2023 - Current
  • Actively participate in product design and early-stage development of the product line
  • Utilized paints and computer software to contribute to production and develop unique pieces
  • Manage social media platforms, develop visually appealing content, and manage customer communications through these platforms.
  • Prepared and handled items for shipping

Shipping & Inventory Manager/Social Media Manager

Matco Tools, Self-employed
09.2020 - 08.2023
  • Monitored supply levels for packing materials, prepared orders for shipment, and transported items to shipping facilities.
  • Prepared items in need of repair for shipment to their designated repair facilities.
  • Participated in regular cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records.
  • Enhanced efficiency by accurately processing inbound shipments and verifying product information.
  • Organized and stocked shelves to create an eye-catching, neat, and enticing showroom display that played to each item's strengths.
  • Increased item awareness by developing and implementing targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Managed social media platform, created content that encouraged customers to engage both online and in person, utilized this as a driving force for sales by posting contest information, new product drops, and informational posts.

Veterinary Technician/Inventory Manager

Salado Veterinary Hospital
10.2013 - 09.2020
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, handled pre-operative preparation, patient monitoring, assistance when requested by the attending DVM, post-operative care, and post-operative communications with the owner regarding care, discharge instructions, medications, and any concerns they might have.
  • Handled weekly and monthly autoclave maintenance
  • Oversaw the training of multiple new assistants and technicians
  • Provided new puppy owner counseling, designed and printed a small handbook of information for our puppy packs.
  • Regularly restocked puppy and kitten packs in each exam room to be handed out to every new puppy/kitten owner.
  • Provided behavioral counseling and utilized my training and behavior experience to minimize stress with challenging patients, as well as improve their responses to handling over time. Encouraged low-stress handling clinic-wide, and spread awareness of canine body language and how we can use this information to better the veterinary experience.
  • Ensured a well-documented patient history to better assist veterinarian's in their care of the patients.
  • Conducted laboratory tests as instructed by attending DVMs, utilizing X-ray equipment, refractometers, Abaxis blood analysis equipment, urinalysis equipment, Gram staining, and microscopes.
  • Prepared, sterilized, and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
  • Maintained care and record of treatment of hospitalized patients as instructed by attending DVM.
  • Ran overnight emergency clinic operations for 1 year, handling reception, triage, patient care, and client communications.
  • Performed minor wound care, ear cleanings, IV catheter placement, suture removals, and collected blood samples, as instructed by attending veterinarian.
  • Administered oral, topical, IV, IM, and subcutaneous medications.
  • Handled a wide variety of species, to include various lizards, snakes, birds from parakeets to Military Macaws, ferrets, rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, goats, hedgehogs, foxes, skunks, deer, turtles, tortoises, owls, coatimundis, raccoons, and more. (We had a fair number of clients who were licensed rehabbers.)
  • Balanced drug logs weekly, monthly, and annually, and managed filing of past drug logs.
  • Reprogrammed the entire hospital's inventory and treatment within Avimark software when clinic ownership changed hands and wanted a more modern, efficient system. Worked frequently with Avimark to correct and improve outdated or inaccurate methods of its use by previous staff.
  • Oversaw all receiving of shipments into Avimark software to maintain accurate inventory.
  • Updated cost of goods, price changes, discount codes (when necessary), and on-hand quantities.
  • Collaborated with clinic owner to update pricing of services annually, outside of price adjustments made due to cost inflation or otherwise.
  • Developed estimate templates within Avimark for our commonly performed services to improve efficiency and client communication.
  • Developed pre-surgical forms to be discussed with clients upon intake and signed, along with post-surgical forms for discharge.
  • Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials.
  • Communicated with drug reps to facilitate expired product returns, missing, incomplete, or inaccurate orders.
  • Prepared specimens for shipping to out-of-clinic laboratory testing.

Veterinary Assistant

Belton Veterinary Clinic
08.2013 - 12.2013
  • Managed pre- and post-operative surgical care, along with surgical prep.
  • Administered wound care and treatment as instructed by attending DVM
  • Handled both small and large animal patients, to include dogs, cats, ferrets, chickens, pet birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, goats, sheep, cattle, llamas, and horses.
  • Cleaned and disinfected large and small animal surgical areas, surgical equipment, kennels, and stalls to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Cared for boarding patients and cleanliness of boarding facility.
  • Monitored and rotated pet food inventory to ensure proper stock rotation and removal of expired products. Maintained an organized stock room of prescription foods that allowed for easy and efficient selection and stocking.

Education

No Degree - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

University of Mary-Hardin Baylor
Belton, Texas

Associate of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

South Plains College
Levelland, TX
05-2011

Skills

  • Surgical preparation and support
  • Client education
  • Behavioral observation and handling
  • Client communication skills
  • Detailed patient history and record keeping
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Tyler Made Leather Co.
08.2023 - Current

Shipping & Inventory Manager/Social Media Manager

Matco Tools, Self-employed
09.2020 - 08.2023

Veterinary Technician/Inventory Manager

Salado Veterinary Hospital
10.2013 - 09.2020

Veterinary Assistant

Belton Veterinary Clinic
08.2013 - 12.2013

No Degree - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

University of Mary-Hardin Baylor

Associate of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

South Plains College

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