Marisa Repp
Cedar Rapids,Iowa
Summary
Reliable worker known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness. Willing to take on additional shifts while providing great care to animals. Kind and attentive, helping pet owners care for beloved animals. Dedicated to guaranteeing each dog gets necessary exercise and attention on each walk. Knowledgeable in animal behavior and wound care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Eye Consulta
03.2022 - Current
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such CT scans.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected patient blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Eye Consultants Of Iowa
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling to optimize daily operations and maximize patient throughput.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering valuable recommendations for pet care.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide exceptional customer service while managing phone calls and front desk tasks.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for blood work or other testing purposes.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Participated continuing education training seminars workshops conferences advance knowledge stay current industry trends best practices.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Bright Eyes And Bushy Tails
11.2019 - 03.2022
- My job is to assist the veterinarian in any way the need.
- I mainly work in the ICU providing patient care to the hospitalized patients.
- Monitored animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.
- Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in exploratory, mass removal, and C-section surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
- Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
- Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
- Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
Animal Caregiver 1
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
06.2018 - 09.2018
- My job was to care for three rooms of lab mice.
- This including keeping them fed and making sure that they were not suffering.
- I would also report to a veterinarian if a mouse needed medical attention and would administer medications when needed.
- I would also change out the cages when they got dirty and put the mice in a clean cage.
Animal Caregiver
Cedar Valley Humane Society
08.2014 - 05.2018
- My job was to care for the animals at the shelter which includes feeding, watering, administering medicine, vaccinating, and bathing the animals as needed.
- I also show animals to people who are interested in adopting them and also giving them animal care advice.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Assessed animal behavior to create online and paper profiles for potential adopters.
- Assisted public in claiming lost animals by checking license tags and posting notices on community websites.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
Conveyor Box Sorter
Lineage Logistics
05.2015 - 01.2018
- My job was to take boxes off of a conveyor belt and stacking them on the appropriate palate according to their serial number.
- The average amount of boxes that I would stack with a partner a day was about eight thousand.
- Other duties that I had were to train new employees and help to keep the facility clean.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks, including, sweeping and power washing.
- Readied product pallets for optimal storage and shipment, carefully organizing boxes and balancing weight.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as seventy pounds.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
Veterinary Data Collector
Interstate Regional Stockyard
06.2016 - 08.2017
- My job was to assist the on-staff veterinarian and enter data into a computer. Data that was collected included breed of cattle, sex, age, and what stage of pregnancy the cattle were in.
- I also helped with veterinary care if it was requested by an owner.
Intern
Crawford County Veterinary Clinic
06.2016 - 08.2017
- My job is was assist the veterinarian in any way possible.
- This may include holding animals, monitoring animals during surgery, cleaning surgical utensils, cleaning the facility, and answering the phones when needed.
- This job has also allowed me to get experience working with both large and small animals.
- Answered incoming telephone calls, took down messages and provided information.
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in spay and neuter surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
Receptionist
Meremac Valley Campground
05.2016 - 08.2017
- My job was to answer the phones and make reservations for customers.
- I also checked campers in and helped them get to the campsite they previously reserved.
- Part of my job was also being a cashier for the small convenience store that is on the campsite.
- Answered telephone calls to field inquiries from clients and various other callers seeking information.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Collected, sorted, distributed and sent mail and packages.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Oversaw inventory activities, including materials monitoring, ordering or requisition and supply stocking or re-stocking.
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Maintained building security by monitoring logbook and issuing visitor badges.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Welcomed all customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions.
Intern
Fairfield Veterinary Clinic P.C.
08.2013 - 08.2015
- My job was to make sure everything was well stocked in the patient rooms and in the surgery rooms.
- Most of my job consisted of going in with the veterinary technicians and the veterinarians to see patients and help when needed.
- I also helped with any of the hospitalized animals that were there.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
- Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
- Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with mange or parasitic infestations and applied specific medications for itch relief.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Waitress
Pizza Ranch
06.2014 - 08.2014
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
- Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, took drink orders and built immediate positive connections with guests.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to offer current and accurate information and help customers select optimal meal choices based on individual preferences.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Bussed and reset tables per shift, working efficiently to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness, sending back to be washed again when necessary.
- Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Biology
Coe College
Cedar Rapids, Iowa05.2018
Skills
- Customer service
- Emergency and preventive care
- Emergency pet care
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Animal diagnostics
- Vaccinations
- Animal behavior knowledge
- Proper animal restraint
- Canine and feline intubation
- Lab Operations
- Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
- Medication Administration
- Illness assessment and treatment
- Effective owner communication
- Chart management
Hobbies
My hobbies include knitting, crocheting, and sewing. I love creating things and learning new ways of doing so.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Eye Consulta
03.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Eye Consultants Of Iowa
03.2022 - 03.2022
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Bright Eyes And Bushy Tails
11.2019 - 03.2022
Animal Caregiver 1
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA
06.2018 - 09.2018
Veterinary Data Collector
Interstate Regional Stockyard
06.2016 - 08.2017
Intern
Crawford County Veterinary Clinic
06.2016 - 08.2017
Receptionist
Meremac Valley Campground
05.2016 - 08.2017
Conveyor Box Sorter
Lineage Logistics
05.2015 - 01.2018
Animal Caregiver
Cedar Valley Humane Society
08.2014 - 05.2018
Waitress
Pizza Ranch
06.2014 - 08.2014
Intern
Fairfield Veterinary Clinic P.C.
08.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor's of Science - Biology
Coe College
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