Sarah Madison Connor
Asheville,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant with experience in surgical assistance, medical record management, and client communication. Known for providing compassionate care while effectively collaborating with veterinary teams to enhance animal health and support pet owners during challenging times.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
South Asheville Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
Asheville, North Carolina
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during exams and surgical procedures in fast-paced clinic settings.
- Prepared and gave medications as directed by veterinary staff.
- Spoke with pet owners about care instructions and treatment plans.
- Supported diagnostic work, including radiology and lab testing.
- Provided compassionate care to animals, ensuring comfort during visits.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Administered vaccinations, medications, and treatments according to veterinarian instructions.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Hospital of Waynesville
Waynesville, North Carolina
08.2019 - Current
- Monitored animal behavior and reported changes to veterinary team promptly.
- Handled inventory management of medical supplies and equipment efficiently.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tuscola High
Waynesville NC05-2020
Medical Science
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NCSkills
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Radiology assistance
- Medical record management
- Animal behavior assessment
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Compassionate care
- Veterinary terminology
- Euthanasia assistance
- Urgent care
- Animal safety
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
South Asheville Veterinary Emergency and Specialty
03.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Hospital of Waynesville
08.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tuscola High
Medical Science
Western Carolina University