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Taylor Leake

Chesapeake,Virginia

Summary

Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 5 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
07.2017 - Current
  • Restrained animals of all size and temperament
  • Recorded observations and physical assessments into the computer software
  • Helping in preparing estimates to include but not limited to routine and non-routine surgeries, physical exams, and assessments
  • Communicating with clients regarding protocols, policies, and treatment plans
  • Maintenance of surgical instruments/equipment and keeping the operating room fully stocked
  • Surgical assistance with prepping, monitoring and post-op care of surgical patients.

Pet Care Associate

PetsMart
01.2016 - 10.2017
  • Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions
  • Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species
  • Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
  • Greet customers entering establishments
  • Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies
  • Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.

Key Holder

11.2016 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for opening and closing the store
  • Ensuring the daily goals/expectations/sales of the store were met in an effectively and orderly manner
  • Staffing management
  • Assessing customer’s needs and concerns properly and effectively with deescalating tactics.

Education

Veterinary Technical Program -

Penn Foster College
Scranton, VA
11.2023

B.S. Agriculture -

Virginia State University
Petersburg, VA
12.2015

Skills

  • Dependable
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Detailed-Oriented
  • Proficient Communication
  • Proficient Computer Skills
  • Surgical Procedures and Support
  • Lab Operations
  • Emergency and Preventive Care
  • Patient Bathing

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
07.2017 - Current

Key Holder

11.2016 - 03.2017

Pet Care Associate

PetsMart
01.2016 - 10.2017

Veterinary Technical Program -

Penn Foster College

B.S. Agriculture -

Virginia State University
Taylor Leake