Paris Hunter

• Practiced safe and efficient patient restraint for venipuncture, radiographs, and exams
• Provided additional assistance during surgical procedures including anesthetic monitoring
• Prepared various prescriptions and vaccinations for daily appointments
• Provided client education in a manner clients could understand and possibly inform others
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition
• Prepared surgery packs and while assuring maintenance of a sterile field.
• Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
• Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.

I had to leave my position due to a medical discharge caused by an injury before I could specialize. During my time there, I honed my skills in:

• Respecting and understanding others views and opinions without necessarily agreeing with them
• Communicating in a respectful manner while under pressure
• Time management.
• Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

• Gained knowledge in the successful operation of a veterinary hospital by shadowing within every department of patient care, management and hospital operations
• Accountable for the execution of sanitary practices throughout the facility
• Cleaned and prepared surgical instruments to be wrapped and sterilized in an autoclave.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
• Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
• Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
• Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.