Samantha Hornick
St. Louis,Mo
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay At Home Mother
Self-employeed
Saint Louis, MO
03.2023 - Current
- Managed all household and family responsibilities such as childcare, yard maintenance, and housekeeping
- Organize and plan family events and activities
- Engaged member of Parents as Teachers and Mehlville M.O.M.S Club
- Contributes to the coordination of 'Baby Mania' event through volunteering with M.O.M.S Club.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Managed pantry inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Bridgeton Animal Hospital Veterinary Assistant
Bridgeton Animal Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
- Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Ordered medication refills when needed.
- Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Recorded patient food and water intake and output levels on a daily basis.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Delivered attentive, courteous service to promote overall patron satisfaction.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
Habitat for Humanity Receiving
Habitat for Humanity
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Accept and sort through donations
- Assist customers with heavy materials
- Check out customers with their items
- Stock shelves
- Drive donation pick-up box truck to get donations
- Set up display sets
- Direct volunteers on what to do
- Make sure store and shelves are clear of any trash
- Unload donation box truck and other delivery trucks
- Price donations to be put out on the floor.
O'Fallon Veterinary Medical Center Receptionist/Assistant
O'Fallon Veterinary Medical Center
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Answer phone calls and take notes for doctors
- Reply to emails and owner questions
- Help owners find the correct diet and preventatives for their pet
- Write up surgery charts and annual exam charts for the following day
- Fill/compound prescriptions for clients
- Restrain animals for exams and procedures
- Use ImproMed to schedule appointments and surgical procedures
- Give medications to hospitalized patients
- Wrap surgical packs and place in autoclave for sterilization
- Clean dog runs and cat condos
- Give clients surgical aftercare instructions for their pet
- Draw up vaccines and administer to patients
- Call clients with their pets lab results from IDEXX
- Monitor patients under anesthesia during surgical procedures
- Set up and break down the surgical suite.
Rock Road Animal Hospital Receptionist
Rock Road Animal Hospital
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Answer emails and calls in a timely manner
- Used Cornerstone to make appointments and to check out clients once services were rendered
- File papers in their correct folders such as blood work and patient history
- Restrain animals
- Help clients go over consent forms or surgeries and/or euthanasia
- Write up surgery paperwork
- Promote pet adoption through Saint Animal Pet Adoptions.
IMOS Pizza Delivery Driver
IMOS Pizza
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Deliver pizza orders after ensuring order accuracy
- Inside prep - cutting vegetables
- Folding boxes
- Inside maintenance – sweeping, mopping, wiping down tables.
AMC Theaters Theater Hostess
AMC Theaters
12.2012 - 06.2015
- Current and advanced ticket sales
- Customer service at concession stand
- Answered phone inquiries
- Breaking down and cleaning concession stand upon closing
- Cleaned auditoriums and restrooms.
AVS Specialty Clinic Student Worker
AVS Specialty Clinic
01.2013 - 08.2013
- Cleaned and packed surgical equipment
- Placed catheters
- Drew blood and conducted PCV, CBC, and a TP
- Restrained animals for procedures
- Observed Surgeries
- Cleaned cages.
North Tech High School Student Worker
North Tech High School
06.2012 - 05.2013
- Scheduled appointments
- Fed and watered eight different animals
- Groomed dogs
- Cleaned grooming tables, floors, lab tables, and kennels
- Cleaned cages.
DECAWS Pet Adoption Agency Volunteer
DECAWS Pet Adoption Agency
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Fed and watered cats
- Promoted pet adoption
- Cleaned cat cages.
Education
Certified Veterinary Assistant -
North Tech High School
St Louis, MO05-2013
High School Diploma -
Ritenour Sr. High School
St Louis, MO05-2013
Skills
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Research
- Leadership
- Quality Assurance
- Team building
- Social Perceptiveness
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Supervision and leadership
- Project Planning
- Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- National Vocational Technical Honors Society
- Ritenour High School Letter R Award
Activities
- Ritenour High School Color Guard Captain
- Girl Scout Ambassador
- Future Farmers of America 'FFA'
- St. Louis Renaissance Fair 2012
Timeline
Stay At Home Mother
Self-employeed
03.2023 - Current
Bridgeton Animal Hospital Veterinary Assistant
Bridgeton Animal Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023
Habitat for Humanity Receiving
Habitat for Humanity
09.2021 - 09.2022
O'Fallon Veterinary Medical Center Receptionist/Assistant
O'Fallon Veterinary Medical Center
03.2020 - 09.2021
Rock Road Animal Hospital Receptionist
Rock Road Animal Hospital
07.2017 - 02.2020
IMOS Pizza Delivery Driver
IMOS Pizza
06.2015 - 07.2017
AVS Specialty Clinic Student Worker
AVS Specialty Clinic
01.2013 - 08.2013
AMC Theaters Theater Hostess
AMC Theaters
12.2012 - 06.2015
North Tech High School Student Worker
North Tech High School
06.2012 - 05.2013
DECAWS Pet Adoption Agency Volunteer
DECAWS Pet Adoption Agency
08.2011 - 06.2012
Certified Veterinary Assistant -
North Tech High School
High School Diploma -
Ritenour Sr. High School
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