Shea Stalnaker
RENTON,WA
Summary
Compassionate Vet Assistant known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in animal care, surgical assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, ensuring smooth operation in fast-paced veterinary settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Assistant
Sara Sullivan
Tacoma, Washington
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
- Provided care for animals in recovery and monitored their health.
- Handled administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing records.
- Guided pet owners on animal care and nutrition to promote pet health and well-being.
- Prepared medical instruments and supplies for procedures and treatments.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians.
- Supported team members with training new staff on core responsibilities.
- Recorded patient histories, patient observations, treatments, and medications administered.
- Managed organization and replenishment of veterinary treatment supplies to ensure staff efficiency and readiness.
- Administered injections, immunizations, prescribed medications, and intravenous fluids following veterinarian instructions.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding their pet's health status.
- Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
- Assisted with surgical preparation including prepping the animal for surgery.
Education
Associate of Arts - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ 09.2025 - 09.2026
Sumner Highschool
Sumner, WAAssociate of Arts - Veterinary Science
Pierce College
Puyallup, WA 09.2021 - 06.2023
Skills
- Surgical assistance - I helped prepare the animal for a dental or surgery, cleaned surgery instruments, placed IV catheters, placed a ET tube, and helped monitor vitals throughout the procedure
- Medication - I have my med clerks license so I understand the importance of certain medications, fill medications on our online pharmacy as well as in person for doctors
- Client education - Helped owners understand the estimates we provide to them, go over different flea treatments, and provide end of life care
- Staff training - Trained new staff members, teach them the importance of our job, show them what each doctor likes, and help them grow more confident in their skills such as blood draws and giving vaccinations
Certification
- Med Clerk License
Timeline
Associate of Arts - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster College
09.2025 - 09.2026
Vet Assistant
Sara Sullivan
09.2024 - Current
Associate of Arts - Veterinary Science
Pierce College
09.2021 - 06.2023
Sumner Highschool