Riley Twyman
Orange,VA
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
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Old Dominion Equine Associates
02.2023 - Current
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures, ensuring smooth operation of the veterinary clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
Education
No Degree - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PANo Degree - General Studies
Blue Ridge Community College
Weyers Cave, VAHigh School Diploma -
Orange County High School
Orange, VA05-2022
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Medication administration
- Sample collection
- Euthanasia assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Pharmacy inventory
- Radiology techniques
- Multitasking
- Surgical assistance
- Attention to detail
- Proficient in ezyVet
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Time management
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Old Dominion Equine Associates
02.2023 - Current
No Degree - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School
No Degree - General Studies
Blue Ridge Community College
High School Diploma -
Orange County High School
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