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Samantha Martinez

Samantha Martinez

Veterinary Assistance
Indianapolis,IN

Summary

Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with about 1 year of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee. I also have over 10 years of farm work experience with mainly livestock animals, which I have administered vaccinations for, helped to restrain, helped birth, and save. I am extremely passionate for animal service industry and feel I would make a great asset to your team. Known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness, while maintaining a clean work environment needed for this industry.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Trader Joes

Grocery Clerk
Indianapolis, United States
10.2021 - Current
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Lifting and moving up to 40 lb packages consistently through the shift.

Veterinary Assistant

Epperson Veterinary Services
Evansville, IN
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Aided veterinary surgeon with spay/neuter and mass removal surgeries and procedures for domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.

Veterinary Assistant

Allison Lane Animal Hosptial
Jeffersonville, IN
02.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with [Job title].
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Aided veterinary surgeon with spay/neuter and mass removal surgeries and procedures for domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Euthanized terminally ill patients.
  • Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
  • Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
  • Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
  • Established and managed physical rehabilitation program for post-surgical patients.
  • Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
  • Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
  • Removed partially exposed foreign objects from skin and feet.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.

Education

High School Diploma -

Vincennes Lincoln High School
Vincennes, IN
08.2011 - 05.2015

Skills

    Time management skills

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Timeline

Trader Joes

Grocery Clerk
10.2021 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Epperson Veterinary Services
08.2021 - 10.2021

Veterinary Assistant

Allison Lane Animal Hosptial
02.2021 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

Vincennes Lincoln High School
08.2011 - 05.2015

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