Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Den Herder Veterinary Hospital
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Performed testing and completed blood counts.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Entered data from pet records and office visits into computer system.