Leah Hamilton
Providence Forge,VA
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 1 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Teresa Berry DVM
05.2022 - Current
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
Server
Cullen Jenkins
05.2021 - 05.2023
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
Education
No Degree - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA04.2026
High School Diploma -
New Kent High School
New Kent, VA06.2022
Skills
- Dietary Needs
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Medical Charting
- Patient Flow Management
- Radiographic Testing
- Lab Operations
- Patient Check-Ins
- Patient Discharges
- Anesthetic Administration Assistance
- Client Education
- Restraint Techniques
- Microscopic Examination
- Careful Restraint
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Teresa Berry DVM
05.2022 - Current
Server
Cullen Jenkins
05.2021 - 05.2023
No Degree - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma -
New Kent High School
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