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Lauren Mutchler

San Diego,CA

Summary

Aspiring veterinarian and dedicated veterinary assistant with extensive hands-on experience across diverse aspects of animal care and clinic operations. Eager to deepen knowledge and skills in veterinary medicine, leveraging proven abilities in diagnosis assistance, client communication, medication administration, surgical preparation, patient vital collection, vaccination, and comprehensive facility management. Known for building trusting relationships with animals and owners, and consistently making positive impacts on animal health and well-being.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinarian Assistant

Del Mar Veterinary Hospital
Del Mar, CA
02.2024 - Current
  • Assisted veterinarians with examinations, surgical procedures, and treatment administration.
  • Managed instrument sterilization for veterinary care.
  • Documented patient histories, treatments, and medication records.
  • Conducted routine laboratory tests, including blood draws, and specimen collection.
  • Operated radiographic, laboratory, and ultrasound equipment.

Educator/Sales Associate

Lululemon
Carmel Valley, CA
08.2022 - 02.2024
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Trained new employees on store procedures and customer engagement.

Veterinarian Assistant

Del Norte Animal Hospital
San Diego, CA
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Assisted veterinarians with exams and treatments.
  • Educated pet owners on medication administration and post-care instructions.
  • Documented patient information and histories.
  • Managed phone calls and scheduled appointments

Manager

Everbowl
San Diego, CA
02.2020 - 03.2022
  • Maintained composure and high level of efficiency in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Managed inventory levels and ordered supplies to ensure product availability.
  • Developed staff schedules.

Front Desk/Sterilization Technician

Scripps Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
San Diego, CA
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments with patients.
  • Assisted dental staff and cleaned, and sterilized all dental instruments using autoclaves.

Sales Associate/Cashier

Lolli & Pops
San Francisco, CA
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • Greeted and assisted customers in selecting and purchasing products.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience

University of California San Diego
La Jolla, CA
06.2023

Associate of Science - Psychology

San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA
06.2021

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
12.2019

High School Diploma -

Scripps Ranch High School
San Diego, CA
06.2019

Skills

  • Animal care
  • Compassionate client communication
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Proper animal restraint
  • Radiographic and laboratory operation
  • Surgical assistance
  • Animal intravenous catheterization
  • Blood collection
  • Dog and cat dental prophylaxis

Volunteer Experience

Frosted Faces Foundation, Volunteer, Ramona, CA, 2024-01, 2024-04

Managed daily dog care routines, including feeding, walking, and maintaining sanitary living and play environments.

Doctors in Italy Fellowship, Volunteer/Shadow, Rome, Italy, 2023-06-18, 2023-07-02

Gained hands-on experience shadowing veterinarians at animal sanctuaries, assisting with small and large animal care. Performed feeding, grooming, vaccinations, and phlebotomy on large animals.

American Animal Hospital, Volunteer, Mira Mesa, CA, 2022-10, 2023-01

Managed exam room sterilization, chart organization, patient vital collection, and vaccine administration.

Free Flight Exotic Bird Sanctuary, Volunteer, Del Mar, CA, 2022-07, 2023-01

Performed avian habitat cleaning, food preparation, and bird socialization.

San Diego Humane Society, Volunteer, Escondido, CA, 2022-04, 2022-06

Managed daily animal care tasks, including kennel maintenance, dish cleaning, laundry, and food preparation.

Timeline

Veterinarian Assistant

Del Mar Veterinary Hospital
02.2024 - Current

Veterinarian Assistant

Del Norte Animal Hospital
09.2023 - 02.2024

Educator/Sales Associate

Lululemon
08.2022 - 02.2024

Front Desk/Sterilization Technician

Scripps Family & Cosmetic Dentistry
06.2020 - 07.2021

Manager

Everbowl
02.2020 - 03.2022

Sales Associate/Cashier

Lolli & Pops
09.2019 - 12.2019

Bachelor of Science - Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience

University of California San Diego

Associate of Science - Psychology

San Diego Miramar College

San Francisco State University

High School Diploma -

Scripps Ranch High School