Sheri Downey
Clarksville,VA
Summary
Devoted Veterinary Assistant 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. Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages and managing supplies. Meets animal needs with compassion and love for every creatures. Offers excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills. Attentive Veterinary Assistant passionate about promoting animal health and extending lives of pets. Dedicated and focused professional with 15 years of experience assisting veterinarians in examining animals to determine nature of illnesses or injuries. Comfortable restraining and holding animals for extended periods of time.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
New Light Animal Hospital
Wake Forest, NC
03.2020 - 01.2022
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- 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.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Medical Clinic Of South Boston
South Boston, VA
09.2014 - 11.2020
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
- Clipped animals' claws and polished teeth to maintain hygiene.
- Examined animals for behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
- Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites, and skin scrapings.
- Administered immunizations and treatments following veterinarian instructions.
- Advised clients on animal care, nutrition and behavior problems.
- Monitored post-surgical pet care and administered medication under vet direction.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
Veterinary Assistant/Manager
Thrive Durham Renaissance
Durham, NC
11.2018 - 01.2020
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
- Documented and tracked treatment activities.
- Ordered medication refills when needed.
- Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
- Recorded patient food and water intake and output levels on a daily basis.
- Administered immunizations, blood plasma and other medications to animals as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, industry standards.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Point Pleasant Borough High School
Point Pleasant, NJ05-1989
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
New Light Animal Hospital
03.2020 - 01.2022
Veterinary Assistant/Manager
Thrive Durham Renaissance
11.2018 - 01.2020
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Medical Clinic Of South Boston
09.2014 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Point Pleasant Borough High School
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