Savannah Richman
Reisterstown,MD
Summary
Compassionate Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience at Mountainside Veterinary Hospital, skilled in animal handling, while assisting with appointments, examinations, providing medical services and treatments, assisting with diagnostic procedures, and running laboratory samples.
Proven ability to enhance patient care through meticulous attention to detail and effective client communication, contributing to increased client satisfaction and a safe, sanitary environment for animals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Mountainside Veterinary Hospital / MVP
09.2014 - Current
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians in examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures to enhance patient care.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering valuable recommendations for pet care.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Acquired patient samples for laboratory examination.
- Bathed animals to enhance their appearance.
- Prepared samples for laboratory testing to support veterinary diagnostics.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinics
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Collected specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westminster High School
Westminster, MD2016
Skills
- Sample collection
- Vaccine administration
- Laboratory procedures
- Diagnostic imaging
- Animal restraint
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Active listening
- Organizational skills
- Basic animal care
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Mountainside Veterinary Hospital / MVP
09.2014 - Current
High School Diploma -
Westminster High School
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