Molly Dorton
Brandenburg,KY
Summary
Experienced veterinary assistant with strong animal handling, restraint, and sanitation skills. Known for calm patient support, accurate recordkeeping, and dependable veterinarian assistance in fast-paced clinic settings.
Experienced with animal handling, medical assistance, and client communication. Utilizes skills in patient monitoring, medication administration, and maintaining clean facilities. Knowledge of veterinary protocols and procedures ensures quality care and operational efficiency.
Experienced veterinary professional prepared for this role with strong foundation in animal care and medical procedures. Focused on effective team collaboration and delivering consistent results. Reliable in adapting to changing needs with skills in animal handling, patient care, and communication. Known for empathy, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
Reliable veterinary assistant with experience in animal restraint, euthanasia support, and medical documentation. Strong focus on sanitation protocols, patient safety, and compassionate care. Ready to support veterinarians with hands-on treatment and accurate administrative tasks.
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 14 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Assistant
Shively Animal Clinic
Louisville, KY
12.2016 - Current
- Prepared exam rooms, surgical instruments, and treatment areas to meet cleanliness and safety standards.
- Assisted with patient restraint, sample collection, and medication administration using low-stress handling techniques.
- Sterilized equipment and managed supply inventory to support consistent daily operations.
- Assisted in diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, bloodwork analysis, and urine testing for comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping by updating patient files with medical histories, diagnoses, and prescribed treatments.
- Promoted a safe environment for both staff and patients by adhering to strict sanitation protocols in all work areas.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Butler High School
Louisville, KYSkills
- Reception duties
- Euthanasia assistance
- Sanitation protocols
- Pharmacy inventory
- Animal handling
- Animal restraint
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Animal safety
- Patient bathing
- Proficient in [software]
- Careful restraint
- Microsoft office
- Patient recordkeeping
- Feline cat bag restraint
- Veterinarian assistance
Timeline
Vet Assistant
Shively Animal Clinic
12.2016 - Current
High School Diploma -
Butler High School