Natalie Hurst
Midlothian,VA
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience at Bon Air Animal Hospital, skilled in medication administration and client communication. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective animal restraint and surgical assistance. Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, ensuring optimal health outcomes for animals in a compassionate environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Bon Air Animal Hospital
07.2022 - Current
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Performed testing and completed blood counts.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
Veterinary Assistant
Crossroads West Veterinary Center
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Shelter Assistant
Goochland Animal Shelter
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Cared for physical and psychological needs of animals with regular walks and playtime.
- Maintained sanitary conditions for animals by cleaning living spaces and cages according to Virginia health code guidelines.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Education
Veterinary Technician -
San Juan College
Farmington, NM05-2027
High School Diploma -
James River High School
Midlothian, VA06-2020
Skills
- Lab operations
- Animal restraint
- Medication administration
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Laboratory procedures
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Proficient in Cornerstone software
- Client communication
- Veterinary terminology
- Surgical assistance
- Animal safety
- Euthanasia assistance
- Medical record-keeping
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient flow management
- Sample collection
- Post operative care
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Bon Air Animal Hospital
07.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Crossroads West Veterinary Center
12.2021 - 07.2022
Shelter Assistant
Goochland Animal Shelter
06.2021 - 10.2021
Veterinary Technician -
San Juan College
High School Diploma -
James River High School
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