Lindsey Nasif
Wasilla,AK
Summary
Compassionate Veterinary Assistant with expertise in patient monitoring, medication administration, and surgical support. Focused on enhancing animal well-being through accurate medical record keeping and effective client communication.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician Assistant
Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic
Eagle River, Alaska
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures, ensuring efficiency and safety.
- Administered medications and vaccines according to veterinary staff instructions.
- Monitored animal vital signs and reported changes to veterinarians, facilitating timely interventions.
- Provided compassionate care to distressed animals, enhancing their comfort and recovery.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and surgical areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Educated pet owners on animal care and preventive health measures, promoting long-term well-being.
- Collected and processed laboratory samples for testing, ensuring accurate analysis. for testing and analysis accurately.
- Recorded patient histories and maintained accurate medical records.
- Prepared medication and administered treatments according to veterinarians' instructions.
- Supported the training of new staff members in daily tasks.
Veterinary Assistant
Borealis Veterinary Clinic
Wasilla, Alaska
09.2022 - 08.2024
- Prepared and administered medications according to veterinary staff instructions to ensure optimal patient care.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals, including temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate, to assess health status and inform treatment decisions.
- Provided daily care for animals, ensuring comfort and well-being during post-operative recovery by monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
- Supported veterinarians during examinations by preparing tools and maintaining accurate records.
- Organized operating room and assisted veterinarians during surgeries to facilitate efficient procedure flow and enhance patient safety.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically according to veterinarian instructions.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Educated pet owners on proper animal care and health practices.
- Provided compassionate care to animals during their visits to the clinic.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
University of Alaska Anchorage
Wasilla, AK05-2027
High School Diploma -
Mat-su Career And Tech High School
Wasilla, AK05-2024
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- Surgical preparation
- Laboratory sample handling
- Medical record-keeping
- Client education programs
- Client communication strategies
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Scheduling optimization
- Collaborative projects
Certification
- Fear Free Certification
Timeline
Technician Assistant
Ravenwood Veterinary Clinic
02.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Borealis Veterinary Clinic
09.2022 - 08.2024
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
University of Alaska Anchorage
High School Diploma -
Mat-su Career And Tech High School