Lashay Mason
Riverhead,NY
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 3 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Olde Towne Animal Hospital
2022.02 - Current
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Performed testing and completed blood counts.
Veterinary Assistant
Crown Heights Animal Hospital
2021.10 - 2022.01
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
House Keeper
Hampton Ocean Resort
2019.07 - 2021.10
- Created spotless surfaces by dusting, sweeping, vacuuming and mopping.
- Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
- Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
- Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
- Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
Kennel Attendent
North Fork Animal Hospital
2019.12 - 2021.08
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional care to animals.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears, and providing other types of basic care.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
Cashier
Rite Aide Pharmacy
2016.03 - 2020.01
- Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.
- Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Operated pharmacy systems to obtain patient prescription status, communicating with prescribing physicians and in-store pharmacists to clarify orders and meet specifications.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Animal Care Volunteer
Westhampton Beach
2018.12 - 2019.03
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
Customer Service
Sandcastle Inc
2017.10 - 2019.01
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Escorted guests to and from rooms and assisted with baggage.
- Opened doors and transported luggage for customers with care and efficiency.
- Moved umbrellas and lounge chairs at request of guests.
- Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.
Animal Husbandry
Eastern Suffolk Boces
2015.10 - 2016.03
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
- Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
Education
Animal Science Program - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Riverhead, NY01.2019
Animal Science Program -
Academy of Applied Technology
Bellport, NY01.2017
High School Diploma -
Westhampton Beach High School
01.2017
Regents Diploma -
Westhampton Beach High School
01.2017
Animal Science Certificate, Animal Science Program -
Academy of Applied Technology
01.2016
Skills
Great communication skills
Routine Examinations
Sample Collection
Animal Grooming
Experienced with customer service and sales
Management
Maintenance
Animal Care
Animal Restraint
Vaccine Administration
Prescription Filling
Kennel Experience
Assisting in exam rooms
Phone
(631)-405-9214, (631)-998-0903
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Olde Towne Animal Hospital
2022.02 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Crown Heights Animal Hospital
2021.10 - 2022.01
Kennel Attendent
North Fork Animal Hospital
2019.12 - 2021.08
House Keeper
Hampton Ocean Resort
2019.07 - 2021.10
Animal Care Volunteer
Westhampton Beach
2018.12 - 2019.03
Customer Service
Sandcastle Inc
2017.10 - 2019.01
Cashier
Rite Aide Pharmacy
2016.03 - 2020.01
Animal Husbandry
Eastern Suffolk Boces
2015.10 - 2016.03
Animal Science Program - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk County Community College
Animal Science Program -
Academy of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Westhampton Beach High School
Regents Diploma -
Westhampton Beach High School
Animal Science Certificate, Animal Science Program -
Academy of Applied Technology
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