Hi, I’m
MARA BAUER
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Authorized to work in the US for any employer. Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover and pet owner with years of successfully assisting veterinarians in exams, surgery, taking medical histories, and performing lab preparation and diagnostics. Experienced in Urgent Care and Emergency cases. Enthusiastic about learning opportunities and continuing education. Committed to the compassionate care of animals, and their people too. Passionate about palliative and end of life care, and motivated to implement new policies and procedures to improve client and patient experience. Willing to relocate for the right clinic.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Wellhaven Urgent Care, Bloomington, Minnesota
Veterinary Assistant/Triage Nurse
2022.04 - Current (2 years & 5 months)
Job overview
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and databases.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Self-employeed, Saint Paul, MN
House Call Veterinary Assistant
2021.10 - 2022.04 (6 months)
Job overview
- Contracting under house call veterinarian, I assist homebound pet owners with animal care services
- Answer basic owner animal health questions and advise on best care practices
- Perform routine sanitary grooming services, including nail trimming, sanitary shaves, gland expressions, and mat removal.
Lexington Floral & Boutique, Shoreview, MN
General Manager
2020.10 - 2021.10 (1 year)
Job overview
- Continued perform all tasks listed previously
- Handled daily operations, responded to and rectified customer complaints and provided excellent customer service in-person, online, and over phone
- Responsible for scheduling, social media, and hiring and training new employees
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
Minneapolis Veterinary Hospital, Minneapolis, MN
Veterinary Assistant
2015.08 - 2017.12 (2 years & 4 months)
Job overview
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Education
Convent of The Visitation , Mendota Heights
High School Diploma
06.2014
Skills
- Emergency and preventive care
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Client Education
- Emergency Room Procedures
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Digital Radiographs
- Phlebotomy
- Animal Euthanasia Assistance
- Prescription Filling
- Veterinarian Assistance
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilization
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant/Triage Nurse
Wellhaven Urgent Care
2022.04 - Current (2 years & 5 months)
House Call Veterinary Assistant
Self-employeed
2021.10 - 2022.04 (6 months)
General Manager
Lexington Floral & Boutique
2020.10 - 2021.10 (1 year)
Veterinary Assistant
Minneapolis Veterinary Hospital
2015.08 - 2017.12 (2 years & 4 months)
Convent of The Visitation
High School Diploma
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