Mariah West
Watauga, TX,TX
Summary
Dedicated Vet Assistant with a proven track record at Texas Coalition For Animal Protection, enhancing patient care through skilled veterinarian assistance and effective client communication. Expert in anesthesia monitoring and medical record-keeping, I significantly streamlined appointment scheduling, boosting daily visits. My commitment to sanitation protocols and preventive care measures has fostered positive client relationships and improved animal well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Assistant
Texas Coalition For Animal Protection
08.2023 - Current
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
- Supported veterinarian in performing surgeries by preparing instruments, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care for patients.
- Assisted in emergency situations calmly while supporting veterinarians with critical care procedures to stabilize patients quickly.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling to maximize daily client visits and maintain a smooth workflow for the veterinary team.
- Reduced recovery times by providing attentive nursing care to hospitalized animals under the supervision of the veterinary staff.
- Fostered positive relationships with clients through educational materials on preventive care measures for their pets'' wellbeing.
- Assisted in surgical procedures with proper preparation and sterilization techniques, ensuring a safe environment.
- Efficiently performed lab work, including blood draws, urinalysis, and fecal examinations for accurate diagnoses.
- Maintained clean and sanitary conditions within the clinic by following strict sanitation protocols and guidelines.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as prescribed, contributing to the overall well-being of animals.
Air Gateway Team Member
Amazon Air
07.2020 - 08.2023
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
- Ensured smooth operations during peak periods via effective time management techniques such as delegation and task prioritization.
- Unloaded packages with care and placed in proper staging area.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo efficiently, minimizing potential damage to goods during transit.
- Facilitated safe working environment by adhering to all safety protocols and guidelines.
Pool Technician
Gateway Pools
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Obtained water readings and adjusted water chemistry to keep pool clean and sanitized.
- Inspected pool equipment and verified proper functionality to maintain safety standards.
- Brushed pool walls and floors to reduce algae and slime formation and prevent staining.
- Vacuumed pool using to remove dirt, debris and contaminants at bottom of pool.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing and resolving any pool-related issues or concerns.
Package Handler
UPS
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
Education
Diploma -
Haltom Highschool
Haltom City, TX05.2010
Skills
- Animal behavior
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical record-keeping
- Client communication
- Vaccine administration
- Veterinary terminology
- Reception duties
- Sanitation protocols
- Patient care
- Parasite control
- Preventative care
- Animal handling
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Animal restraint
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Post operative care
- Medication administration
- Animal grooming
- Patient bathing
- Client education
- Veterinary standards and procedures
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Proper animal restraint
- Preventive care
- Immunization administration
- Post-surgical monitoring
- Patient care monitoring
- Specimen collection
- Microchip administration
- Veterinarian assistance
Timeline
Vet Assistant
Texas Coalition For Animal Protection
08.2023 - Current
Air Gateway Team Member
Amazon Air
07.2020 - 08.2023
Pool Technician
Gateway Pools
02.2019 - 03.2020
Package Handler
UPS
09.2017 - 04.2019
Diploma -
Haltom Highschool
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