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Lykos Dunhart

Salem

Summary

I am a dedicated Veterinary Assistant with 6 years of experience in Veterinary Medicine, and over 8 years of experience in other animal care including training, shelter work, and animal ownership. Skilled in surgical assistance, dental cleanings, diagnostics, patient workflow, and receptionist duties, I am dedicated to teamwork, problem-solving, and adaptability. I am working towards a degree as a Veterinary Technician, I intend to get Fear Free Certification, and I aspire to be a Veterinarian with a focus on animal behavior in the future.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2025
  • Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, vaccinations, medication administration, and in-hospital treatments.
  • Encouraged preventive care, increasing number of pets receiving timely vaccinations, parasite prevention, health screenings, and dental cleanings.
  • Reduced stress for animals undergoing treatment, employing Fear Free handling techniques when able, observing animals for signs of distress, and creating a calm environment.
  • Fostered compassionate atmosphere for animals and pet owners, easing anxiety and building trust by assisting in education and recommendation of pre-visit pharmaceuticals.
  • Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering valuable recommendations for pet care.
  • Collected and prepared samples for send-out diagnostics, and performed in-house diagnostics including blood work, urinalyses, and swabs.
  • Assisted with humane euthanasia procedures, offering compassion and resources for grieving pet parents.
  • Positioned animals and performed diagnostic imaging, prepared images for consultation, and burned images onto disks for clients as needed.
  • Assisted in anesthetic procedures, including efficiently setting up surgical suites according to veterinarian specifications, pre-operative care, preparation of sterile surgical sites, peri- and post-operative monitoring, and administration of injections, treatments, or medications.
  • Scaled, polished, and probed pets' teeth, took dental radiographs, and assisted veterinarian with oral surgery as needed.
  • Cleaned operating room and dental sink, maintained surgical and dental equipment, and prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Maintained clean and hygienic clinic environment, reducing risk of cross-contamination and ensuring safety of all animals.
  • Maintained accurate medical records, including documentation of patient histories, exam findings, diagnostics performed, diagnostic results, client education, and treatment plans.
  • Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide exceptional customer service and streamline appointment scheduling to optimize daily operations, while managing phone calls and front desk tasks.
  • Helped with training of new veterinary assistants, surgical assistants, and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.

Education

Associates - Veterinary Technician

Penn Foster College
Online
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Poston Butte High School
Queen Creek
06-2013

Skills

  • Animal safety
  • Animal behavior
  • Emergency response
  • Intravenous catheterization
  • Microchip administration
  • Patient flow management
  • Written communication
  • Incident reporting
  • Active listening
  • Problem identification and solving
  • Organizational skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Edge), Google (Chrome, Meet, Gmail, Docs), Windows, Mac OS

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
05.2019 - 05.2025

Associates - Veterinary Technician

Penn Foster College

High School Diploma -

Poston Butte High School

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