Lindsay Threadgill
San Antonio,Tx
Summary
Dedicated veterinary professional with 4 years of veterinary medicine experience , excelling in client communication and patient care monitoring. Proven ability to enhance animal welfare through effective vaccine administration and compassionate handling. Recognized for training new staff and improving operational efficiency, ensuring high-quality service in fast-paced environments. Reliable and known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness. An organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Herbst Veterinary Hospital
10.2022 - Current
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- 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.
- Managed kennel duties ensuring cleanliness, comfort, safety, nutrition, hydration, exercise, and monitoring boarding patients.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to learn new skills. Supported colleagues to achieve practice goals.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Reduced stress for animals undergoing treatment, employing gentle handling techniques and creating calm environment.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
- Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Handled challenging behavior from stressed or anxious animals using calming techniques learned through continuous professional development courses.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Kennel Technician
Pavlov's Dog and Cat Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2022
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Provided exceptional customer service to pet owners, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding the care of their pets.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Conducted regular safety inspections of kennels, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action as needed.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying potential issues and reporting them to facility management for further evaluation.
- Improved animal health by administering medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Managed inventory of supplies and equipment, maintaining adequate stock levels to meet the needs of the kennel operation.
- Increased pet owner satisfaction by establishing personalized care plan for each animal, addressing specific dietary and exercise needs.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to address medical emergencies, providing immediate care and ensuring timely medical intervention.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Implemented efficient feeding schedules, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures, ensuring smooth operation of the veterinary clinic.
- managed phone calls and front desk tasks. Such as, scheduling appointments, checking clients in/out, and communicating with clients effectively.
Education
No Degree - Pre-Veterinary
Roane State Community College
Harriman, TNHigh School Diploma -
Cumberland County High School
Crossville, TN05-2019
Skills
- Effective client engagement
- Proficient in cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Animal safety
- Vaccine administration
- Animal behavior
- Intravenous catheterization
- Proficient in Avimark
- Reception support
- Multitasking
- Patient care monitoring
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Herbst Veterinary Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Kennel Technician
Pavlov's Dog and Cat Hospital
04.2021 - 10.2022
No Degree - Pre-Veterinary
Roane State Community College
High School Diploma -
Cumberland County High School
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