Sara Kepford
Springfield,VA
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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures, and proactively set up for any procedures or diagnostic tests
- Obtained accurate vitals, medical histories, and noted any changes of the patient's condition to DVM.
- Obtained quality lab samples via venipuncture, fecal or urine collection, and ear cytologies.
- Administered SQ, IV, and IM injections.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Prepared patients for surgery, including pre-operative care and post-operative monitoring.
- Monitored patients while on anesthesia machine or ventilator for surgical procedures and dentals.
- Restrained patients in safe, efficient, and caring manner for examination and treatment.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Becker Animal Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2024
- 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 fear free patient handling techniques
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
Veterinary Assistant
Dodd Animal Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
- 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 - 06.2023
- 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 - 06.2023
- 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
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster
04-2027
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Vaccination & Medication Administration
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Patient care Monitoring
- File and Records Management
- Client Education
- Restraint Techniques
- Fecal, Urine, and Blood Testing
- Digital Radiographs
Certification
Fear Free Handling of Felines and Canines
Hands Free radiology
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Becker Animal Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Dodd Animal Hospital
05.2022 - 06.2023
Veterinary Receptionist
Dodd Animal Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023
Kennel Technician
Dodd Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2023
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster