Kyra Cates
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Skilled Veterinary Assistant with a proven track record at New Berlin Animal Hospital, adept in animal handling and client communication. Excelled in a fast-paced environment, ensuring efficient medication dispensing and fostering team collaboration. Demonstrated adaptability and proficiency in ImproMed, significantly enhancing patient flow and care standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
New Berlin Animal Hospital
New Berlin , Wisconsin
09.2022 - Current
- Practiced proper restraining techniques to facilitate safe examinations and treatments.
- Efficiently and accurately filled prescription medications in a fast-paced setting.
- Educated clients about the importance of common vaccines, proper heartworm-preventative care, and explained the instructions of prescribed medications.
- Cleaned, organized, and stocked essential items in all areas of the hospital to satisfy staff and client needs.
- Regularly communicated with pharmacies to place prescription orders or gather information that clients or staff members may need.
Pet Care Associate
Pewaukee Veterinary Service
Pewaukee, Wisconsin
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Assisted in the daily and prolonged care over many animals which included both canine and felines in a boarding setting.
- Collaborated with a team to ensure proper and timely care to all of the pets.
- Maintained awareness of pet safety, kennel cleanliness, feeding schedules, medication administrations, and activity of the pets..
- Managed a dog daycare alongside boarding responsibilities, requiring strict coordination among the pet care team.
- Closely monitored canines in a play setting to watch for any signs of inappropriate and unsafe behavior.
Nutrition Technician
Campbell County Health
Gillette , WY
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepared and served a variety of meals for residents with individual needs or requests.
- Worked closely with medical staff to document food and beverage intake for health management.
- Ensured and followed food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Washed and organized dishes and kitchen equipment routinely to support the flow of kitchen staff.
- Engaged with all residents through meaningful conversation and activities for life enrichment development.
Education
No Degree - Biological Sciences
Northern Wyoming Community College
Gillette, WYNo Degree - Biological Sciences & Animal Behavior
Carroll University
Waukesha, WISkills
- Animal handling and restraint
- Client communication
- Medication dispensing and distribution
- Effective collaboration
- Multitasking in fast-paced environments
- Animal behavior observation
- Adaptability
- Understanding prescription literature
- Euthanasia assistance
- Pharmacy inventory
- Patient flow management
- Proficient in ImproMed
Certification
Bloodborne Pathogen Awareness
Hazard Awareness
Dementia & Alzheimer's Care
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
New Berlin Animal Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Pet Care Associate
Pewaukee Veterinary Service
03.2022 - 11.2023
Nutrition Technician
Campbell County Health
09.2021 - 03.2022
No Degree - Biological Sciences
Northern Wyoming Community College
No Degree - Biological Sciences & Animal Behavior
Carroll University
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