Nicole Amundsen

• Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
• Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
• Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
• Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
• Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
• Drawing blood and taking samples

My daily Duties included, answering phones

• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
• Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
• Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
• Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
• Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
• Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
• Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
• Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.