MACY SILCOX
Edmond
Summary
Experienced in providing care for hospitalized animals under the guidance of veterinary staff, ensuring a clean and sterile environment by maintaining surgical instruments and exam rooms. Proficient in administering medications, vaccinations, and intravenous fluids as directed, while monitoring vital signs during surgeries and recovery. Skilled in performing routine laboratory tests and gathering specimens for analysis, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. Demonstrated ability to educate pet owners on post-operative care and proper animal health routines, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Assistant
Banfield pet hospital
Edmond
06.2021 - Current
- Cared for hospitalized animals under direction of veterinarian staff.
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments before and after procedures.
- Ordered laboratory tests requested by veterinarian such as urinalysis, fecal exams, cultures .
- Observed behavior of patients to detect symptoms of illness or injury.
- Administered injections, immunizations, prescribed medications, and intravenous fluids as instructed by veterinarian.
- Performed routine lab work including blood draws and other specimen collection techniques.
- Gave post-operative instructions to pet owners regarding home care of their pets.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and anesthesia recovery.
- Assisted veterinarians with physical examinations of animals.
- Assisted with surgical preparation including prepping the animal for surgery.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures in a humane manner.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
Veterinary Assistant
Rock knoll animal hospital
Oklahoma City
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls after hours.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Wellness Center
Oklahoma City
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Assisted in depth soft tissue procedures
- Efficiently scaled and polished teeth
- Facilitated animal examinations and procedures, contributing to efficient clinic workflows.
Skills
- Patient care
- Surgical assistance
- Animal handling
- Surgical procedures and support
- Teamwork
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Vet Assistant
Banfield pet hospital
06.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Rock knoll animal hospital
06.2019 - 05.2021
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Wellness Center
05.2018 - 05.2019