SEERENA JAIGOPAUL
Mount Vernon
Summary
To secure a fill-time, challenging position as Veterinary Assistant, utilizing my related professional experience, with the opportunity for career advancement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
The Animal Medical Center
Bronx
10.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians in performing examinations and procedures on various animals.
- Prepared surgical instruments and maintained sterile environments for operations.
- Monitored animal behavior and vital signs during treatments and recovery.
- Assisted veterinarian with diagnostic procedures such as bubble studies
- Restrained animals for echocardiogram
- Interviewed client to have an accurate understanding of patients history and relay to doctors
- Assisted prepping the surgical room for procedures such as pace makers and balloon valvulopasty
Veterinary Assistant
ARMORY DOG AND CAT INCORPORATED
Bronx
01.2019 - 10.2022
- Assisted three veterinarians in all phases of business operations, caring for 20 animals per veterinarian daily
- Escorted animals and owners into exam rooms, triaged patients, obtained medical history and documented owner complaints
- Executed animal restraint techniques maintain a professional awareness of animals' comfort and stress levels
- Assisted with examinations, conducted ear and fecal swabs and prepared all vaccinations and medications for administration
- Ran in-house laboratory testing, documented findings and provided information to veterinarian
- Administered drugs orally, including antibiotics, pain medications, sedation, etc.
- Maintained ongoing communication with owners, explained and demonstrated follow-up care procedures and responded to various inquiries
- Prepared animals for impending surgical procedures, monitored patients under sedation and provided pre/post operative care directives to family members
- Assisted veterinarians with surgical procedures including spaying, neutering, orthopedics, dental hygiene, wound care, suture removal, etc.
- Sanitized examination and surgical rooms and performed sterilization of surgical instruments
- Maintained animal charts delineating exam findings, surgical procedures, administration of drugs, and follow up care plans
- Entered, retrieved and updated patient data via computer and contacted patients for follow-up care
- Provided overall administration on a daily basis, developing a collaborative working environment
- Answered directly to veterinarian partners and performed impromptu, emergent procedures upon request
- Utilized exemplary oral and written abilities and interpersonal communication proficiency
- Demonstrated a professional level of confidentiality in regard to all patient/company affairs
- Display a proficient, versatile demeanor in a diverse body of circumstances, effectively contributing to the expedient resolve of patient/company challenges
Veterinary Assistant
VETCO CLINICS
Mount Vernin
08.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided veterinary assistance for up to 50 animals throughout two Westchester County locations within this mobile clinic, providing a broad range of affordable veterinary services
Veterinary Assistant
BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL
Pelham
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted three veterinarians in all phases of business operations, caring for up to 17 animals per veterinarian daily
- Responsibilities included those outlined as veterinary assistant above
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Biological Science
Bronx Community College
Bronx, NYSkills
- Exemplary interpersonal communication skills
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Performance elevation and customer service
- Computer literate
- Animal restraint
- Lab testing
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
The Animal Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
ARMORY DOG AND CAT INCORPORATED
01.2019 - 10.2022
Veterinary Assistant
VETCO CLINICS
08.2018 - 09.2020
Veterinary Assistant
BANFIELD PET HOSPITAL
04.2018 - 03.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Biological Science
Bronx Community College