Riley Dawson
FRANKFORT,KY
Summary
Dedicated Vet Technician Assistant at Frankfort Vet Clinic, skilled in phlebotomy and client communication. Enhanced clinic efficiency through meticulous record-keeping and compassionate animal care. Achieved high client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and assisting in surgical procedures, ensuring a safe environment for both pets and staff.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vet Technician Assistant
Frankfort Vet Clinic
08.2023 - Current
- Improved clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized workspaces for the veterinary team.
- Performed laboratory tasks, such as blood draws and sample analysis, contributing to accurate diagnostics for patients.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, ensuring a positive experience during their visits to the clinic.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Streamlined record-keeping processes, updating patient files accurately and efficiently after each visit.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting with medical procedures, including administering medications and vaccinations.
- Assisted with surgical procedures, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and staff members.
- Promoted client satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and educating pet owners on animal health issues.
- Managed appointment scheduling effectively, optimizing time management for both staff members and clients while minimizing wait times.
- Facilitated communication between veterinarians and pet owners regarding treatment plans, ensuring clear understanding of expectations for optimal results.
- Contributed to the well-being of animals by monitoring their conditions during recovery from surgeries and treatments.
- Prepared animals for surgery by performing pre-operative tasks such as shaving surgical sites and administering anesthesia monitors.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
Cashier
Khols Department Store
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Concession Stand Worker
Parks and Recreation Department
04.2023 - 07.2024
- Used cash register to tender change and process cash payments.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through accurate order taking and prompt delivery of food items.
- Handled customer complaints calmly and professionally, working towards swift resolutions that maintained positive relationships with patrons.
- Adhered to health and safety regulations, maintaining proper food handling practices at all times.
- Maintained high standards of customer service in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Vet
Midway University
Midway, KY05-2028
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
Frankfort, KY05-2024
Skills
- Patient restraint
- Prescription filling
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Animal behavior
- Medical record-keeping
- Vaccine administration
- Post operative care
- Surgical assistance
- Radiology procedures
- Parasite identification
- Urinalysis collection
- Intravenous injection
- Nail trimming
- Medication dispensing
- Vaccinations
- Wound treatment
- Surgical scrubbing procedures
- Client communication
Certification
CPR certified
Timeline
Cashier
Khols Department Store
08.2024 - 01.2025
Vet Technician Assistant
Frankfort Vet Clinic
08.2023 - Current
Concession Stand Worker
Parks and Recreation Department
04.2023 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Vet
Midway University
High School Diploma -
Franklin County High School
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