Rachel Smith
Lisbon
Summary
Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages and managing supplies. Meets animal needs with compassion and love for every creatures. Offers excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills.
Ambitious student pursuing degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in professional role. Skilled in humane animal restraint and compassionate care in settings. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
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 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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Jefferson county humane society clinic
Winterville
02.2026 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures at a humane society clinic.
- Prepared and maintained surgery instruments for various veterinary procedures.
- Monitored animal behavior and health in the clinic and provided updates to staff.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinary professionals.
- Guided pet owners on proper care and handling of their animals post-treatment.
Veterinary Technician student
Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists And Emergency Service
Akron
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted veterinarians with surgical procedures and patient care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and administered medications to animals as directed.
- Prepared examination rooms and ensured cleanliness of equipment and supplies.
- Conducted initial assessments and recorded medical histories of patients.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and preventive health measures.
- Collaborated with team members to manage emergency cases effectively.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies and equipment for daily operations.
- Communicated with clients regarding treatment plans and follow-up appointments.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Dispensed prescription medications upon request from veterinarians.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Assisted with diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems by performing lab tests on specimens.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Performed physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during medical procedures and administered basic first aid treatments when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment provided to animals including medical history files and vaccination certificates.
- Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine laboratory tests to check for any abnormalities in an animal's health condition.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
Kennel Technician
Pleasant Valley Veterinary Hospital
Canonsburg
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Fed and monitored animals in care throughout shifts.
- Cleaned and sanitized kennel areas to maintain a safe environment.
- Assisted veterinary staff with basic animal handling during examinations.
Education
East Liverpool High School
East Liverpool, OHVeterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Client education
- Record keeping
- Animal handling
- Inventory management
- Emergency response
- Diagnostic testing
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Critical thinking
- Animal restraint
- Emergency and preventive care
- Veterinary terminology
- Post operative care
- Appointment scheduling
- Medical record-keeping
- Preventative medicine
- Animal nutrition
- Tick removal
- Sample collection
- Animal safety
- Diagnostic imaging
- Lab operations
- Veterinary standards and procedures
- Careful restraint
- Reception support
- Patient bathing
- Animal behavior
- Physical examinations
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Euthanasia assistance
- Laboratory procedures
- Proficient in [software]
- Parasite control
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Reception duties
- Radiology techniques
- Pharmacy inventory
- Procedure support
- Reception area maintenance
- Sanitation protocols
- Client communication
- Vaccine administration
- Patient restraint
- Patient flow management
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Urgent care
- Surgical procedures and support
- Animal grooming
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Interpersonal communication
- Post-Operative Cleaning
- Supply ordering and restocking
- Compassionate Animal Care
- Immunization
- Diagnostic procedures
- Relationship building
- Immunization administration
- Wound treatment
- Euthanasia procedures
- Decision-making
- Reliability
- Prescription filling
- Problem-solving abilities
- Patient recordkeeping
- Microchip administration
- Medical charting
- Parasitic visual exams
- Kennel cleaning
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Jefferson county humane society clinic
02.2026 - Current
Veterinary Technician student
Metropolitan Veterinary Specialists And Emergency Service
04.2022 - 09.2022
Kennel Technician
Pleasant Valley Veterinary Hospital
03.2018 - 01.2020
East Liverpool High School
Veterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School