Peyton Townes
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Personable and reliable individual with passion for animal care and knack for creating positive environment. Knowledgeable about basic animal health and welfare, with skills in handling animals and assisting with medical procedures. Committed to contributing to well-being of animals and supporting veterinary staff in delivering excellent care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Animal Hospital
09.2022 - Current
- Educate clients following hospital visits and post-surgical procedures.
- Assist in surgical procedure assist while ensuring the veterinary has a smooth.
- Assisted veterinarians and technicians with exams, procedures, and X-rays.
- Restrained animals of different sizes and temperaments during appointments.
- Assist in euthanasia, while comforting clients.
- Prepare and fill prescriptions for clients.
- Administers Oral, Intravenous and Sub-Q injections.
- Perform tests on eye stains, blood draws, fecal, and urine samples. Interpret fecal results, ear swabs and eye stains.
- Assisted veterinarians and technicians with exams, procedures, and X-rays.
- Express anal glands, trim nails, and clean ears
- Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized
- Assist in answering phones, scheduling appointments and front-end customer service
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Assisted veterinarians and technicians with exams, procedures, and X-rays.
Kennel Attendant
Prince Frederick Kennels and Grooming
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Daily laundry, sweeping and disinfecting service areas.
- Monitored safety and security of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears, and providing other types of basic care.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kennel environment through daily cleaning tasks, ensuring the comfort and well-being of all animals.
- Streamlined daily routines by developing efficient systems for feeding, walking, cleaning, and medicating multiple animals throughout the day.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by effectively communicating updates on their pets'' stay at the facility.
- Provided engaging activities for animals to promote physical fitness and mental stimulation, resulting in happier, healthier pets.
- Promoted pet safety through proper handling techniques, minimizing risk of injury or distress for both staff and animals.
- Reduced stress levels for animals during their stay by creating a calm and nurturing environment that catered to individual needs.
- Strengthened customer trust by delivering detailed updates on their pet's stay, including feeding, behavior, and health status.
Kennel Attendant
Ridge Kennels
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Daily laundry, sweeping and disinfecting service areas.
- Monitored safety and security of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears, and providing other types of basic care.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kennel environment through daily cleaning tasks, ensuring the comfort and well-being of all animals.
- Streamlined daily routines by developing efficient systems for feeding, walking, cleaning, and medicating multiple animals throughout the day.
- Developed strong relationships with clients by effectively communicating updates on their pets'' stay at the facility.
- Provided engaging activities for animals to promote physical fitness and mental stimulation, resulting in happier, healthier pets.
- Promoted pet safety through proper handling techniques, minimizing risk of injury or distress for both staff and animals.
- Reduced stress levels for animals during their stay by creating a calm and nurturing environment that catered to individual needs.
- Strengthened customer trust by delivering detailed updates on their pet's stay, including feeding, behavior, and health status.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Veterinary Assistant
College of Southern Maryland
La Plata, MD05.2022
High School Diploma -
Chopticon High School
Morganza, MD05.2020
Certificate of Achievement - Hospitality And Tourism
Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center
Leonardtown, MD05.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Petware Software
- Customer Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Appointment scheduling
- Veterinary terminology
- Diagnostic testing
- Immunization administration
- Specimen collection
- Patient discharge
- Routine examinations
- Laboratory testing
Affiliations
- Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association
Certification
- College of Southern Maryland, May 12, 2022
- Veterinary Assistant
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Animal Hospital
09.2022 - Current
Kennel Attendant
Prince Frederick Kennels and Grooming
03.2022 - 09.2022
Kennel Attendant
Ridge Kennels
08.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Chopticon High School
Certificate of Achievement - Hospitality And Tourism
Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center
- College of Southern Maryland, May 12, 2022
- Veterinary Assistant
Certificate of Completion - Veterinary Assistant
College of Southern Maryland
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