Lea Cochran
Concord,NC
Summary
Adept Veterinary Assistant with a proven track record at Piper Glen Animal Hospital, excelling in client communication and diagnostic imaging. Enhanced patient care through effective medication administration and compassionate support, significantly improving client satisfaction. Demonstrates a strong ability to learn new skills, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and animal safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Piper Glen Animal Hospital
03.2020 - Current
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide exceptional customer service while managing phone calls and front desk tasks.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering valuable recommendations for pet care.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Education
General -
Garinger High School
Charlotte, NC06.2021
Skills
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Animal safety
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Sample collection
- Euthanasia assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Laboratory procedures
- Medical record-keeping
- Diagnostic imaging
- Post operative care
- Surgical procedures and support
- Reception duties
- Intravenous catheterization
- Physical examinations
- Preventative medicine
- Dental prophylaxis
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Piper Glen Animal Hospital
03.2020 - Current
General -
Garinger High School
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