Megan Cowden
Amboy,WA
Summary
Skilled Veterinary Assistant with three years of experience in medication administration and patient monitoring. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management abilities while providing compassionate care to animals and their owners. Effectively manages responsibilities in fast-paced environments and remains calm during crises, ensuring prompt attention and reassurance.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Columbia River Veterinary Specialists
Vancouver, WA
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during exams and surgical procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas and equipment.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and support to pet owners.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to veterinary staff.
- Prepared medications and administered treatments as instructed by veterinarians.
- Educated clients on pet health, nutrition, and post-operative care.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow in the clinic.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Administered vaccinations, medications, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Utilized radiographic equipment to capture diagnostic images of animals.
Dog Team/Lead/Dog Transports
Humane Society For Southwest Washington
Vancouver, WA
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Led team in daily operations and animal care activities.
- Supervised staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to improve care standards.
- Trained new staff in relevant processes and procedures.
- Dog Team - provided care for the dogs/puppies such as feeding morning and night, cleaning kennels, providing enrichment, performing adoption socials, walking dogs of all sizes.
- Experience working with behavior challenges
- Experience administering medications and vaccines.
- Cross trained to help assist with felines and other small animals.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures
- Coordinated out of state transports from source shelters to destination, selecting candidates based on medical and behavioral needs while ensuring capacity for incoming animals through communication with on-site departments and local/out of state rescues.
- Facilitated communication and training sessions, enhancing volunteer skills and effectiveness in animal care.
- Fear Free Certified
Office Assistant
West Coast Sand and Gravel
Vancouver, Washington
06.2015 - 09.2021
- Processed incoming orders and ensured accurate data entry in inventory systems.
- Maintained supplies inventory by ordering materials and monitoring stock levels.
- Provided administrative support to staff members, including copying and scanning documents, filing paperwork, and ordering supplies.
- Maintained an organized filing system of paper documents and electronic files.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and directed callers to the appropriate personnel.
- Handled incoming and outgoing mail and packages, including preparation for shipping.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information and documents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Vancouver06-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- TPR/Monitoring Vitals
- Specimen collection
- Diagnostic imaging
- Radiographic operations
- Laboratory procedures
- Animal handling
- Animal restraint
- Euthanasia assistance
- Patient flow management
- Client education
- Patient discharge
- Animal care management
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Reception duties
- Reception support
- Animal behavior
- Computer skills
Certification
- Medication Clerk License
- Fear Free Certification
References
- Amanda Linares 360-703-1058
- Sarah Wallace 360-690-6202
- Lynnette Barnwell 360-560-1440
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Columbia River Veterinary Specialists
11.2023 - Current
Dog Team/Lead/Dog Transports
Humane Society For Southwest Washington
07.2021 - 07.2023
Office Assistant
West Coast Sand and Gravel
06.2015 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Mountain View High School