Approved Veterinary Assistant (AVA)
Tufts At Tech Veterinary Clinic
Worcester, Massachusetts
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Assisted in surgery preparation