Paige Willingham

Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hardworking by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. Multitasking Veterinary Assistant willing to work and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 3 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.

• TVMA Veterinary Assistant Level 1
• Certified C.E.T Dental Ambassador

• Monitored animals recovering from surgery and notified veterinarians of any unusual changes and symptoms.
• Assisted veterinarians in examining animals to determine nature of illnesses and injuries.
• Educated and advised clients on animal health care, nutrition and behavior problems.
• Provided assistance with euthanasia of animals and disposal of corpses.
• Performed routine laboratory tests and diagnostic tests, such as taking and developing x-rays.
• Administered medication, immunizations to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
• Performed enemas, catheterizations, ear flushes, and lavages.
• Collected laboratory specimens, such as blood, urine and feces for testing.
• Prepared surgical equipment and pass instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
• Performed office reception duties, such as scheduling appointments and helping customers.
• Administered anesthetics during surgery and monitored effects on animals.
• Filled medication prescriptions for clients.
• Provided emergency first aid to sick and injured animals.
• Held and restrained animals during veterinary procedures.
• Examined animals to detect behavioral changes and clinical symptoms that indicated illness and injury.
• Recorded information relating to animal genealogy, feeding schedules, appearance, behavior and breeding.
• Taken appointments over the phone
• Help schedule appointments over the phone
• Communicated with clients over the phone with helping to resolve issues
• Prepared examination and treatment rooms by stocking them with appropriate supplies.
• Exercised animals and provided companionship.