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Skylar Niesen-Wesley

Springfield

Summary

Veterinary Assistant with a strong track record in enhancing clinic productivity and efficiency. Skilled in animal handling, medication administration, and patient care, excelling in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to support veterinary teams through effective communication and collaboration, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare and clinic organization, with demonstrated expertise in multitasking and time management.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Room Technician

Animal Eye Institute of Cincinnati
Cincinnati
04.2025 - Current
  • Efficiently completed room appointments, ensuring accuracy in patient management.
  • Assisted in surgery preparation by organizing instruments, supplies, and equipment for procedures.
  • Dispensed medications orally and topically as prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Maintained accurate medical records for all patients to support continuity of care.
  • Gathered urine, blood, and fecal specimens for laboratory analysis to aid in diagnostics.
  • Supported veterinarians in examining, diagnosing, and treating animals with various conditions.

Doctor's Assistant

Care Center Cincinnati
Cincinnati
04.2025 - 04.2025
  • Facilitated examinations, diagnoses, and treatments of animals for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Prepared surgical instruments and equipment to ensure readiness prior to procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness of animal cages at all times.
  • Educated clients on effective animal health care practices.
  • Monitored post-treatment conditions to verify recovery progress.
  • Provided emotional support to pet owners during challenging situations.
  • Delivered detailed care instructions to pet owners upon discharge.
  • Collected patient histories from clients to update medical records.

Veterinary Assistant

Eastgate Animal Hospital
Cincinnati
03.2022 - 04.2025
  • Executed euthanasia procedures and ensured compliance with regulations and owner preferences.
  • Interpreted lab results for heartworm tests, parasites, and skin scrapings.
  • Monitored post-surgical care and administered medications under veterinarian guidance.
  • Conducted laboratory tests, x-rays, and diagnostics to assess animal health.
  • Handled and restrained animals in accordance with safety protocols.
  • Assisted veterinarians during procedures, calming animals and providing necessary instruments.
  • Sterilized and maintained veterinary instruments and equipment for optimal hygiene.
  • Reviewed pet records from visits, accurately entering critical data into the system.

Education

High School Diploma -

Williamsburg High School
Williamsburg, OH
05-2022

High School Diploma -

Grant Career Center
Bethel, OH
04-2022

Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Ohio University
Athens, OH

Some College (No Degree) - Biological Sciences

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Skills

  • Surgical preparation
  • Medication administration
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Medical record keeping
  • Equipment sterilization
  • Post-treatment monitoring
  • Attention to detail
  • Effective communication
  • Patient observation
  • Vaccine administration
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Intravenous catheterization
  • Emergency care and prevention

Certification

  • OSHA 10 Certified
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Room Technician

Animal Eye Institute of Cincinnati
04.2025 - Current

Doctor's Assistant

Care Center Cincinnati
04.2025 - 04.2025

Veterinary Assistant

Eastgate Animal Hospital
03.2022 - 04.2025

High School Diploma -

Williamsburg High School

High School Diploma -

Grant Career Center

Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Ohio University

Some College (No Degree) - Biological Sciences

University of Cincinnati

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