Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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McKenna Eidson

Ball Ground,GA

Summary

Dedicated veterinary assistant with extensive experience, excelling in client communication and intravenous catheterization. Proven ability to enhance team performance through ongoing training and compassionate animal care, ensuring successful treatment outcomes and optimal patient safety. Skilled in maintaining accurate veterinary medical records and facilitating efficient clinic operations.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Veterinary Assistant

Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic
01.2024 - 05.2025
  • Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Strengthened team performance by participating in ongoing training opportunities to stay updated on veterinary surgical advancements.
  • Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.

Lead Veterinary Assistant

Comer Veterinary Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Adapted quickly to emergency situations involving large animals, applying problem-solving abilities alongside technical skills to minimize risks.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations as prescribed by veterinarians, maintaining accurate records to ensure proper dosage and timely administration.
  • Facilitated breeding programs by assisting with mating procedures or artificial insemination techniques when needed.

Veterinary Assistant

Hope Animal Medical Center
02.2021 - 01.2024
  • Streamlined clinic operations by assisting with inventory management, equipment maintenance, and supply procurement.
  • Facilitated successful surgeries by preparing instruments, monitoring anesthesia levels, and providing post-operative care for patients.
  • Performed venipuncture procedures on diverse patient populations, ensuring safety and comfort during the process.

Veterinary Assistant

Crossroads Veterinary Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2020
  • Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
05-2025

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Georgia
Athens, GA
05-2025

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Patient restraint
  • Animal safety
  • Sample collection
  • Veterinary medical records software
  • Intravenous catheterization
  • Surgical and COHAT Procedures

Accomplishments

  • Acceptance to the University of Texas A&M, College of Veterinary Medicine

Certification

  • Microsoft Office- Excel and Word

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Lead Veterinary Assistant

Comer Veterinary Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024

Senior Veterinary Assistant

Gaines Shoal Animal Clinic
01.2024 - 05.2025

Veterinary Assistant

Hope Animal Medical Center
02.2021 - 01.2024

Veterinary Assistant

Crossroads Veterinary Hospital
01.2017 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science

University of Georgia

Bachelor of Science - Biology

University of Georgia
McKenna Eidson