Kylee R. Kennedy
Yardville,NJ
Summary
Reliable Veterinarian Assistant offering expertise in a Veterinarian Hospital setting illustrated across my previous employment. Works well in fast-paced environments. Multitasking animal lover providing successfully assistance to veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered a highly motivated employee.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinarian Assistant
NorthStar VETS Animal Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted all members of the patient care staff and worked across various hospital departments to ensure optimal patient care
- Took on the responsibility of aiding in hospital stocking and cleaning, as well as facilitating communication and organization among all team members
- Held the responsibility of upholding excellence in patient care under the supervision of a Veterinary Technician or a more senior Veterinary Assistant
- Basic knowledge of anatomy for Small Animals, Avian, and Exotics
- Feeding, walking, bathing of hospital patients
- Patient Record Keeping (Treatment Sheet and Computer Record)
- Restraint of patients Using Low-Stress Techniques
- Assist doctors in appointments
- Assist technicians with patient treatments and care
- Client Communication
- Assist with radiographs using appropriate PPE
- Medicate patients as prescribed via oral or topical routes
- Proficient in operating all Laboratory Equipment
- Perform basic animal husbandry including set up and breakdown of cages
- Assist in keeping the hospital clean and stocked
- Report inventory needs to appropriate team member
- Demonstrate knowledge of sanitation and disinfection techniques
- Ie
- Patient kennels and bedding, exam rooms, hospital facilities, and surgical suites
- Able to collect voided urine samples from patients
- Ability to disconnect/stop and reconnect/start IV pumps
- Effectively communicate with all members of the staff
- Complete other projects/duties as assigned by management
- Attend hospital/department meetings as required
- Participate in the on-call and holiday schedule as required
- Provided pet owners with excellent customer service and compassionate care for animals.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Groomed animal coats, clipped claws and polished teeth for canines and felines.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Performed catheterizations, ear flushes, enemas, intravenous feedings and other procedures.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians with restraining animals during examinations to assess injuries.
Food Runner
Old Town Pub Restaurant
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Running food up/downstairs, communicating w/customers, bussing tables, setting up tables, to go orders, maintain the cleanliness of the expo line, organization of order tickets, effectively communicate w/staff, washed dishes, prepped food, closed kitchen.
Kennel Caretaker
Green Leaf Pet Resort
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Responsible for supervising, walking, and feeding dogs, as well as cleaning and disinfecting kennels and picking up laundry
- Also responsible for checking dogs in and out, upon arrival and departures.
Caretaker
Gold Rush Goldens
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Gold Rush Goldens
- Kennel, for Breeder
- I solely tended to 30 Golden Retrievers
- Cleaned all feeding bowls, cleaned up after dogs, cleaned and disinfected their kennels, fed them, and made sure they always had water
- Exercised, groomed, and played with them even though this was not part of my duties
- I always tried to observe their behavioral changes that might have indicated illness or injury
- I administered medication, as necessary, according to chart
- Note: Very unhappy with how the Goldens were treated.
Education
Steinert High School
Skills
- Empathy and understanding
- Adaptable problem-solving
- Preventative Care
- Physical Examinations
- Vaccine Administration
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Medical Record Keeping
- Client Communication
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Sanitation Protocols
- Animal Handling
Timeline
Veterinarian Assistant
NorthStar VETS Animal Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2023
Food Runner
Old Town Pub Restaurant
08.2020 - 06.2021
Kennel Caretaker
Green Leaf Pet Resort
11.2019 - 01.2020
Caretaker
Gold Rush Goldens
05.2019 - 08.2019
Steinert High School
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