Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Robin Abell

Bridge Animal Referral Center
Edmonds,WA
12
years of professional experience

Dedicated Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience, skilled in patient restraint and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance animal care through effective client communication and meticulous record-keeping. Committed to ensuring safety and comfort for all patients while supporting veterinarians in achieving optimal treatment outcomes. Well rounded background in many different fields varying from, pet care, childcare, customer service, and cleaning. Eager to learn and always striving to be better and more efficient. My dream is to go to school to get my Veterinary Technician license while working in a wonderful clinic and perfecting my skills and broadening my experiences.

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

3 Years 2 Months
Bridge Animal Referral Center | 02.2025 - 04.2028
  • Aided in restraining animals during examinations or treatments to ensure the safety of both the animal and veterinary staff. Assisted veterinarians in performing medical procedures, including administering medications, taking X-rays, and conducting laboratory test. Provided compassionate care to animals by monitoring their health and behavior, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Safely operated diagnostic equipment such as ultrasound machines or blood pressure monitors to assist in diagnosing illnesses or injuries. Performed routine laboratory tests on samples such as blood or urine to aid in diagnosis or treatment plans. Maintained inventory of medical supplies and placed orders when necessary to ensure availability for veterinary procedures. Aided in radiographic procedures by positioning animals correctly and operating X-ray equipment under veterinarian supervision. Aided in the performance of diagnostic tests such as blood work analysis or urinalysis to assist in diagnosing illnesses. Greeted clients warmly upon arrival at the clinic while maintaining professionalism throughout all interactions with them. Provided emotional support and education to patients and their families regarding chemotherapy treatment plans, side effects, and self-care measures. Assessed patients' physical condition before each treatment session, identifying any changes or concerns that required immediate attention. Maintained accurate documentation of all medications administered, including dosage amounts, dates, times, and patient responses. Performed venipuncture for blood draws as needed for laboratory tests related to chemotherapy treatment monitoring. Ensured compliance with safety regulations when handling hazardous materials used in chemotherapy administration. Provided guidance on proper disposal methods for hazardous waste generated during the administration of chemotherapeutic agents

Veterinary Assistant

1 Year
Banfield Animal Hospital | 02.2021 - 02.2022

Met with clients during appointments and prior to drop offs to discuss in great detail pets condition, reason for seeing the vet, preventative care and treatment. Took detailed extensive notes about treatment and condition of pet then inputting all information into Petware on computer. Filled prescriptions, organized and cleaned hospital including kennels and keeping laundry caught up and nicely put away. Assisted in setting up and putting away surgery equipment, running lab tests, sterilizing surgery tools, wrapping surgery packs and gowns, vaccinations, blood draws, catheters, anal gland expression and nail trims. Worked closely and wonderfully with Veterinarians, vet techs, assistants and customer service employees. Providing excellent care for cats, dogs and occasionally guinea pigs, mice and other small rodents.

Veterinary Assistant

2 Months
Edmonds Westgate Veterinary Hospital | 01.2021 - 03.2021

Assisted in surgery, did blood draws and lab tests, vaccinations, radio graphs and preventative dog and cat care. Performed secure and knowledgeable holds and restraints for various test and treatments. Cleaned hospital, kennels and pets if necessary. Kept up with laundry, assisted with boarding facility and followed covid guidelines to safely bring pets in and out of clinic.

Only left due to clinic not able to offer me full time.

Veterinary Assistant

6 Months
Canyon Park Veterinary Hospital | 06.2020 - 12.2020

Handled dogs and cats coming in and out of vet hospital while following covid-19 guidelines, provided secure restraints on pets so treatment could safely be administered, trimmed nails and expressed anal glands, assisted with surgery including running lab tests and monitoring pets during and after procedures. Cleaned kennels and environment, walked dogs, and helped with the boarding facility. Aided in the medical treatment and care of pets.

Paws Animal Shelter Volunteer

2 Years 6 Months
Paws Animal Shelter | 05.2016 - 11.2018

Walked, fed, and cared for dogs in a large kennel setting. Worked alongside employees and volunteers to provide the animals with the best care while at the shelter. Talked with potential adopters about their needs and wants for a future pet.

Education

High School Diploma

Leaders in Learning | Monroe, WA | 06-2002

Skills

Client communication
Cleaning and sanitizing
Patient restraint
Animal safety
Medication administration
Appointment scheduling
Sample collection
Euthanasia assistance
Animal behavior
Vaccine administration
Laboratory procedures
Sanitation protocols
Medical record-keeping
Diagnostic imaging
Client education
Emergency and preventive care
Post operative care
Surgical procedures and support
Veterinary terminology
Pharmacy inventory
Animal nutrition
Urgent care
Intravenous catheterization
Patient flow management
Physical examinations
Tick removal
Proficient in software
Procedure support
Lab operations
Patient bathing
Preventative medicine
Parasite control
Careful restraint
Anesthesia monitoring
Gowning and gloving procedures
Veterinary standards and procedures
Radiology techniques
Pre-anesthetic preparation
Animal restraint
Animal handling
Multitasking Abilities
Attention to detail
Active listening
Excellent communication
Problem-solving
Organizational skills
Proper animal restraint
Basic animal care
Wound care
Veterinarian assistance
Customer service
Time management
Medical terminology
Patient Check-ins
Equipment sterilization
Patient recordkeeping
Relationship building
Equipment preparation
Post-surgical monitoring
Medical charting
Laboratory testing
Supply ordering and restocking
Routine examinations
Patient care monitoring
Patient discharge
Written communication
Specimen collection
Microchip administration
Preventive care
Decision-making
Microsoft office
Customer billing
Illness assessment and treatment

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Bridge Animal Referral Center
02.2025 - 04.2028Read More

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Animal Hospital
02.2021 - 02.2022Read More

Veterinary Assistant

Edmonds Westgate Veterinary Hospital
01.2021 - 03.2021Read More

Veterinary Assistant

Canyon Park Veterinary Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2020Read More

Paws Animal Shelter Volunteer

Paws Animal Shelter
05.2016 - 11.2018Read More

Leaders in Learning

High School Diploma
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Robin Abell