Lanie Adkins
Branchland,WV
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Assistant skilled in client communication and animal safety. Proven ability to manage time effectively while multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Experienced in assisting with examinations, surgical preparations, and maintaining cleanliness in medical facilities. Committed to ensuring animal welfare and operational efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Help for Animals
Barboursville, WV
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians with examinations and procedures, ensuring animal comfort and safety.
- Administered medications and vaccinations under veterinary supervision, maintaining accurate records.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and surgical areas, adhering to safety protocols.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, restocking as necessary to ensure operational efficiency.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Prepared animals for surgery, including pre-operative care and post-operative monitoring in roughly 70 surgical patients daily.
Key Holder
Hollister.Co
Barboursville, WV
09.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted in visual merchandising to enhance store presentation and drive sales performance.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring accurate stock counts and timely replenishment of merchandise.
- Executed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy during transactions and end-of-day reconciliation.
- Trained and mentored new team members on customer service standards and product knowledge.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Southern Community And Technical College
Lincoln County, WV12-2023
Skills
- Client communication
- Patient restraint
- Medication administration
- Sample collection
- Euthanasia assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Medical record-keeping
- Post operative care
- Veterinary terminology
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Time management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Closed-chest CPR
- Intravenous injection
- Canine and feline intubation
Certification
- Certified in CPR (BLS and ALS) through ACVECC
- Expires February 2028
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Help for Animals
07.2024 - Current
Key Holder
Hollister.Co
09.2022 - 04.2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Southern Community And Technical College