Savannah Varga
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Compassionate veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker with experience in providing support to veterinarians during procedures, maintaining clean and organized work environments, and caring for animals in clinical settings. Skilled in handling a variety of animals safely and effectively, administering medications as directed, and assisting with laboratory tests. Known for improving animal care protocols, enhancing efficiency in clinics, and contributing positively to team dynamics. Versed in balancing administrative responsibilities with delivering quality veterinary care. Focused on creating calm, inviting office setting to put pet owners and pets at ease. Excellent time management and relationship-building skills with animals and people alike.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Hotel Associate
PetSmart
Henderson, NV
11.2025 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service to pet owners during check-in and check-out processes.
- Monitored pet behavior and health, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of pet hotel facilities and play areas.
- Coordinated daily activities for pets, including feeding, walking, and playtime sessions.
- Adapted quickly to changing situations, effectively managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed lasting relationships with clients through genuine empathy and attentiveness to their needs.
Veterinary Assistant
Flamingo Pet Clinic
Las Vegas, NV
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Advised clients on animal care, nutrition and behavior problems.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Recorded patient food and water intake and output levels on a daily basis.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Clipped animals' claws and polished teeth to maintain hygiene.
- Perform TPRs during surgery and after
- Set up surgeries and treatments, Medications
- Make Packs
- Assist and Restrain animals when needed
- Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
- Monitored post-surgical pet care and administered medication under vet direction.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
Kennel Attendant
Tropicana Animal Hospital
Las Vegas, NV
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Observed animals for signs of illness or injury and reported findings to supervisor immediately.
- Kept accurate records of inventory levels and placed orders when necessary.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Ensured proper feeding of all animals in the facility according to established guidelines.
- Cleaned and sanitized kennels, cages, runs, and play yards.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Walked dogs while enforcing good behavior and manners.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas including grooming stations, office space, storage areas.
- Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs, and brushes, and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
- Recorded detailed information regarding each animal's behavior while in care.
- Assisted customers with selecting appropriate pet food and other supplies.
- Answering calls to treatment and surgery to restrain animals when needed
- Transporting boarders
- Wash Dishes
- Restock
- Wash Laundry
- Clean up after animals
Camp Counselor
Camp Bow Wow
Henderson, Nevada
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Pet CPR certified
- Implemented behavior management techniques, fostering a respectful and positive environment.
- Met with staff to discuss rules, regulations and work-related problems.
- Managed conflict resolution among campers, promoting a positive and supportive community atmosphere.
- Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
- Clean cabins, yards
- Watch up to 21 dogs
- Monitor behavior
- Clean up after animals
Education
High School Diploma -
Beacon Academy
Las Vegas, NV01.2025
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Emergency and preventive care
- Animal restraint
- Surgical procedures and support
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Patient bathing
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Animal nutrition
- Client communication
- Animal handling
- Medication administration
- Radiology techniques
- Animal safety
- Patience and ability to stay calm in stressful situations
- Ability to work in fast paced environments
- Kennel cleaning
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Flexible and adaptable
Timeline
Pet Hotel Associate
PetSmart
11.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Flamingo Pet Clinic
10.2024 - 03.2025
Kennel Attendant
Tropicana Animal Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
Camp Counselor
Camp Bow Wow
05.2023 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Beacon Academy