Layla Griffin
Yulee,FL
Summary
Compassionate professional in animal healthcare, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in medication administration, sample collection, and patient monitoring. Excel at communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal care and support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Nassau Veterinary Hospital
Yulee, FL
10.2025 - Current
- Supported veterinarians in treating animals for various medical conditions.
- Assisted veterinarians with patient restraint during exams and procedures.
- Administration of oral medications, injections, and vaccines under veterinary direction, with extensive knowledge of veterinary medications, their indications, and common uses.
- Monitored hospitalized patients and promptly communicated changes in condition to veterinary staff to facilitate timely interventions
- Prepared surgical suites by setting up instruments, supplies, and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Monitored anesthetized and surgical patients, maintained accurate records of vital signs and procedures.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology using IDEXX equipment.
- Prepared and evaluated laboratory slides for microscopic examinations, including skin/ear cytologies, skin scrapings, and fecal floats, and microfilaria checks.
- Collected specimens, including urine, blood, and fecal samples, for laboratory analysis to support accurate diagnostics as well as experience with IV catheter placement and IV fluid administration.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Updated patient records in hospital management system (Avimark) as well as experience in receptionist duties
- Helped manage clinic inventory and ordering to ensure accurate stock count.
- Strong clinical judgment and anticipation of patient needs, with the ability to recognize and prepare for appropriate treatment, diagnostics, and procedures to minimize unnecessary interruptions and maintain consistent workflow.
Kennel Technician
Amelia Island Animal Hospital
Fernandina Beach, Florida
06.2022 - 10.2025
- Provided daily care and monitoring for hospitalized, boarding, and day-care animals, including feeding, exercise, bathing, medication administration, and maintaining sanitary kennels.
- Monitored patients for changes in behavior, appetite, elimination, and overall condition.
- Managed after-hour care for the boarded pets on weekends and holidays, returning to the clinic outside of business hours to ensure their needs were met.
- Performed Veterinary assistant duties when staff was limited, providing additional support with patient care, restraint, treatments, and clinic workflow.
- Collected and processed patient samples for diagnostic testing.
- Assisted with inventory management, stocking, and maintaining adequate clinic supplies.
- Supported the clinic’s transition from eVet to Weave communication software, adapting to new systems and assisting with daily scheduling needs.
- Took initiative in maintaining and improving the clinic environment, with approval from the owner/head veterinarian, by completing extensive cleaning and organization projects, including painting walls and baseboards, maintaining clinic grounds, and creating decorative signage for clients to enjoy.
- Collaborated with other staff members on the clinic’s social media and promotional efforts by creating content that attracted new clients and strengthened relationships with existing ones.
Customer Service Representative
Pet Supermarket Inc.
Fernandina Beach, FL
03.2019 - 06.2022
- Assisted Pet Supermarket customers with pet food, supplies, and product questions.
- Recommended products based on pet type, age, and care needs.
- Processed POS sales, returns, and exchanges following store policies.
- Handled cash, card, and gift card transactions accurately.
- Kept checkout and sales floor clean, safe, and welcoming.
- Restocked shelves and maintained organized pet care aisles.
- Cared for the adoptable animals daily through routine feeding and enclosure upkeep.
Education
Fernandina Beach High School
Fernandina Beach, FLSkills
- Diagnostic imaging
- In House Bloodwork and Sample collection
- Client communication
- Attention to detail
- Intravenous catheterization
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Medication administration
- Animal restraint
- Medical record-keeping
- Reception duties
- Radiology techniques
- Veterinary terminology
Affiliations
- Painting
- Singing
- Caring for my 3 cats.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Nassau Veterinary Hospital
10.2025 - Current
Kennel Technician
Amelia Island Animal Hospital
06.2022 - 10.2025
Customer Service Representative
Pet Supermarket Inc.
03.2019 - 06.2022
Fernandina Beach High School