Sara Kepford
11446 Sea Gull Ct,TX
Summary
Detail-oriented veterinary assistant with experience in emergency medicine and general practice. Committed to providing exceptional care to patients and their owners. Solid team player with a positive attitude even in demanding environments and has a passion for learning new things.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Becker Animal Hospital
05.2023 - Current
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Obtain vitals and patient history from owners to maintain accurate, complete digital records
- Place intravenous catheters in feline and canine patients
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Obtain quality lab samples via venipuncture and fecal collection
- Use low stress patient handling techniques
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
Veterinary Assistant
Dodd Animal Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Conduct initial medical evaluation, to include interviews with pet owners, review of patient history, and taking vitals
- Collect specimens and perform laboratory analysis
- Maintain proper animal handling/restraint techniques
- Thoroughly clean and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors
- Maintain appropriate vaccination schedules and administer medications
- Monitor patient condition and document observations
Veterinary Receptionist
Dodd Animal Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Greeted incoming clients professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and kept records up to date
- Managed multi-line phone system directing calls to the appropriate personnel
- Maintained office and waiting room, keeping common areas clean and tidy
Kennel Technician
Dodd Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens
- Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking
Subway Foreman
AAFES Exchange
05.2019 - 10.2020
- Maintained health and food safety standards at all stages, from storage through delivery
- Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance
- Kept guest and work areas clean, organized and sanitized per established standards
- Monitored food quality and service levels to maximize kitchen and dining area performance
- Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited establishment's earnings to bank
Food Service Manager
Swine Dining
12.2014 - 02.2019
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation and quality
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations, alleviating potentially heavy fines
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE2025
Skills
- Vaccination & Medication Administration
- File and Records Management
- Client Education
- Restraint Techniques
- Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Monitor Recovery
- Venipuncture
- Digital Radiographs
Certification
Low Stress Handling of Felines and Canines
Hands Free radiology
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Becker Animal Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Dodd Animal Hospital
05.2022 - 05.2023
Veterinary Receptionist
Dodd Animal Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2023
Kennel Technician
Dodd Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 05.2023
Subway Foreman
AAFES Exchange
05.2019 - 10.2020
Food Service Manager
Swine Dining
12.2014 - 02.2019
Associate of Science - General Studies
Metropolitan Community College
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