Nicole Savage
Lavergne,Tennessee
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Nashville Veterinary Specialists
Nashville, TN
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Facilitated comprehensive assistance for medical staff needs
- Oversaw patient conditions to maintain safety and health
- Ensured examination and treatment rooms were well-equipped with necessary supplies
- Exercised animals and provided companionship
- Collected laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine and feces for testing
- Arranged surgical tools and supplies for specific operations.
- Assisted in routine laboratory tests and diagnostic tests, such as taking and developing x-rays
- Sanitized kennels and animal holding areas to prevent disease transmission.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals to determine nature of illnesses and injuries
- Held and restrained animals during veterinary procedures
- Dusted, sprayed and bathed animals to control external parasites
- Examined animals to detect behavioral changes and clinical symptoms that indicated illness and injury
- Restocked inventory of hospital and laboratory supplies
- Assisted with enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes and intravenous feedings
- Performed hygiene-related duties, such as clipping animals' claws and cleaning ears
- Provided assistance with euthanasia of animals and disposal of corpses
- Monitored animals recovering from surgery and notified veterinarians of any unusual changes and symptoms
- Administered immediate first aid to sick animals.
- Prepared feed for animals accorded to specific instructions, such as diet lists and schedules
Veterinary Assistant
Countryside Animal Hospital
Mt Juliet, TN
07.2019 - 12.2019
- Communicate with clients to verify and amend visit information
- Executed tasks to aid both doctors and technicians efficiently
- Gather and prepare necessary samples for Doctors to assess
- Assisted in administering subcutaneous fluids, draining of abscesses and excess fluid
- Filled and ensured accuracy in prescription and prevention filling
- Consistent cleaning and stocking throughout shift
- Assisted in the preparation of vaccines and treatment procedures
- Facilitated proper positioning during X-rays, blood draws, and treatments
Assistant Manager
Family Video
Lebanon, TN
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience
- Developed strong working relationships with staff and customers
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies
- Conducted inventory assessments regularly
- Handled transactions and communicated product information to customers
- Managed customer issues effectively
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nutrition Science
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN12.2012
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Nashville Veterinary Specialists
10.2020 - 07.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Countryside Animal Hospital
07.2019 - 12.2019
Assistant Manager
Family Video
01.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Nutrition Science
Tennessee Technological University