Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
Reduced wait times for clients by promptly checking in patients upon arrival at the clinic.
Facilitated smooth daily operations by answering incoming calls, directing inquiries, and taking messages for veterinarians as needed.
Provided compassionate support during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions or emergency visits, establishing trust with clients.
Contributed to team meetings with suggestions for service improvements.
Maintained office and waiting room, keeping common areas clean and tidy.
Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for office supplies when needed, ensuring uninterrupted daily operations.
Boosted clinic revenue with accurate billing and invoicing procedures.
Maximized appointment availability by effectively coordinating schedules between multiple veterinarians and clients.
Entered data from pet records and office visits into computer system.
Assisted in training new staff members on reception procedures and software systems, contributing to overall team success.
Dental Assistant/Receptionist
Hume Dental Associates
08.2021 - 09.2022
Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
Used CurveGro software to record patients' health histories, document current symptoms and pull up records from prior visits for dentists to view and evaluate.
Successfully assisted dentist by performing four-handed dentistry and other chair-side duties.
Scheduled appointments for new and existing customers, factoring in provider availability and scheduling loads.
Prepared comprehensive radiological images, allowing supervisory dental staff to spot cavities, tooth decay and areas needing treatment.
Taught patients strategies for boosting oral hygiene, controlling plaque and protecting tooth enamel from long-term damage.
Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges and other dental prosthetics.
Veterinary Assistant
DuPage Animal Hospital
03.2019 - 07.2021
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information.
Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
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.
Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Monitored animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.
Managed medication administration, dispensed prescriptions and replenished inventory, carefully accounting for controlled substances.
Gathered pet health histories and symptoms to identify root cause of medical issues.
Communicated with pet owners regarding pet diagnosis, prognosis and treatment.
Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
Veterinary Receptionist/Kennel Technician
Countryside Veterinary Clinic
01.2016 - 02.2019
Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears and providing other types of basic care.
Answered telephones and performed administrative duties to assist receptionist during busy periods.
Provided post-operative care, collected specimens, cleaned instruments, and filled prescriptions to assist veterinarians.
Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
Recorded information such as feeding schedules, appearance, behavior of boarded or hospitalized patients to monitor stay.
Performed deliveries, loaded and unloaded trucks, and bought supplies for office.