Preayiale Charlette- Joyce Hughes
Hemet,CA
Summary
Attentive veterinary assistant passionate about promoting animal health and extending lives of pets. Dedicated and focused professional with several years of experience assisting veterinarians in examining animals to determine nature of illnesses or injuries. Comfortable restraining and holding animals for extended periods of time.
Compassionate veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker with experience in providing support to veterinarians during procedures, maintaining clean and organized work environments, and caring for animals in clinical settings. Skilled in handling a variety of animals safely and effectively, administering medications as directed, and assisting with laboratory tests. Known for improving animal care protocols, enhancing efficiency in clinics, and contributing positively to team dynamics.
Compassionate Veterinary Assistant known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in animal handling, medication administration, and patient care with ability to maintain calm under pressure. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal support in fast-paced veterinary environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Loma Linda Animal Hospital
San Bernardino, California
04.2017 - 10.2024
- Collected fluids from animals for laboratory testing.
- Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Completed enemas, catheterizations and intravenous feedings.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Monitored post-surgical pet care and administered medication under vet direction.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
Pack Leader
Ruff House Pet Resort
Riverside, USA
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Set up play area
- Know all the names and breeds of the dogs in the yard
- Monitor play style of the dogs
- Check off dogs that leave the yard
- Write notes on the dogs in the yard
- Analyze new dogs to see if they are able to play in the group
- Separate a doggie scuffle
- Clean and sanitize play yards
- Check dogs for abnormalities
Pet Care Specialist
VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital
Lake Forest, USA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Feeding the boarding animals
- Assisting doctors with restraining pets
- Laundry
- Keeping the lobby clean, organized, and stocked with food
- Clean and sanitize kennels
- Bathe dogs going home that day
- Exercise dogs
- Wash dishes
- Mop
- Sweep
- Organize grooming room and kennel area
Kennel Attendant
Your Dog Trainer
Santa Ana, USA
01.2012 - 07.2012
- Bathe dogs
- Feed and medicate dogs
- Answer phones
- Front desk
- Check in and out dogs
- Customer service
- Rotate dogs in the exercise yards
- Prepare paperwork for the following day
- Attend all the needs for the boarding dogs
Trainee
17TH St Animal Hospital
Santa Ana, USA
01.2011 - 05.2011
- Assist doctors with restraining animals for nail trims and shots
- Walking the dogs that are able
- File documents
- Clean and sanitize tables and cages
- Keep hospital lobby clean
- Enter data in the computer
- Assist clients with their pets
- Answer phones and take messages for the doctors
Education
Veterinary Assistant - Animal Health
American College of Healthcare
Riverside, CA10-2018
High school diploma -
01.2011
Skills
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Patient bathing
- Emergency and preventive care
- Reception support
- Animal restraint
- Intravenous catheterization
- Physical examinations
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Euthanasia assistance
- Preventative medicine
- Diagnostic imaging
- Post operative care
- Vaccine administration
- Surgical assistance
- Sample collection
- Client communication
Accomplishments
- Graduated American College of Healthcare with honors.
Affiliations
- I foster dogs at home for over 10 years now
- Volunteer at adoption events
Certification
- Veterinary assistant certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Loma Linda Animal Hospital
04.2017 - 10.2024
Pack Leader
Ruff House Pet Resort
01.2015 - 12.2015
Pet Care Specialist
VCA Arroyo Animal Hospital
01.2014 - 01.2015
Kennel Attendant
Your Dog Trainer
01.2012 - 07.2012
Trainee
17TH St Animal Hospital
01.2011 - 05.2011
Veterinary Assistant - Animal Health
American College of Healthcare