LAUREN ELIZABETH HARRINGTON
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Dedicated candidate with extensive experience providing support to animals. Skilled in monitoring animal vitals. Veterinary Technician Assistant with 6 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in animal care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Customer service experience of 4 years.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Housekeeping
Schlitterbahn
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Clean, dust, organize guest rooms
- Makeup beds and call for new linens, if necessary
- Generate maintenance repair work orders
- Ensure all kitchen items are in good condition
- Stock cleaning supplies.
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Village Veterinary Clinic
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Clean and disinfect exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors
- Prepare surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave
- Greet pet owners when they come in
- Keep a close observation on animals before and after surgeries
- Restrain animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm
- Restock surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible
- Provide care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health
- Wound Treatment, Towel Folding, Ear Cleaning, Gram Stain Slide Preparation, Sternal and Lateral Recumbency Restraint, Spay and Neuter Surgeries, Patient Bathing, Monitoring Recovery, Heartworm Diagnostic Testing, Animal Behavior Observation, Post-Surgical Clean Up and or Sanitation, Supply Restocking, Animal Restraining, Compassionate Care, Veterinary Care, Technician Assistance, Flushing out a wound
Veterinary Assistant
Westgate Pet and Bird Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2022
- Provide emergency medical care and conduct physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data
- Assist in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations
- Monitor vital signs and documented temperature, pulse and blood pressure to assess patient condition
- Perform basic laboratory tests and collect specimens for further analysis
- Followed all safety protocols and took necessary precautions while providing care
- Assist with lifting and moving patients
- Observe patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel
- Perform medical tests and collected samples for laboratory analysis
- Helped with preparation of medical equipment and supplies for use in hospital procedures.
Caregiver
Colonial Gardens Memory Care
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Lead residents in daily entertainment and engagement activities
- Communicate with family members on regular basis regarding care, issues and overall health of loved ones
- Remove trash and straightened counters to keep pharmacy area clean and neat.
Dog Boarding Assistant
Hill Country Pet Resort
08.2016 - 09.2019
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean
- Follow pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens
- Support animal wellbeing by providing regular exercise
- Monitor animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues
- Bathe, trim and brush animals to maintain good grooming standards
- Prepare and administer medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
- Manage inventory, order new supplies and maintain optimal storage for supplies
- Monitor animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicate concerns to owners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2016
Skills
- Housekeeping understanding
- Housekeeping
- General Housekeeping
- Housekeeping Duties
- Basic Housekeeping
Hobbies
Go out for a Run and exercise to keep up my health and fitness.
Go rock climbing
Do some Pet sitting
Take care of the garden at the house
Clean the house every other sunday.
Timeline
Housekeeping
Schlitterbahn
07.2024 - 08.2024
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Village Veterinary Clinic
09.2022 - 09.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Westgate Pet and Bird Hospital
06.2020 - 09.2022
Caregiver
Colonial Gardens Memory Care
08.2019 - 06.2020
Dog Boarding Assistant
Hill Country Pet Resort
08.2016 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Sam Houston State University
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