Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteering and Hobbies
References
Timeline
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Sophia Schweizer

Sparks,NV

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Feline Medical Center
03.2023 - Current
  • Position animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Assist senior staff with physical assessments.
  • Collect patient blood samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Prepare surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
  • Perform frequent weight checks on felines.
  • Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Restraint of fractious felines.
  • Run tests on fresh blood using a centrifuge and other machines.
  • Handle lab work involving urine samples, feces, etc.
  • Draw up and administer vaccines.
  • Handle hospital chores such as laundry, feedings, dishes, sanitizing, etc.
  • Loading and preparing syringes.
  • Initiate proper holds and restraint on a feline patient.
  • Fill and send out euthanization/deceased patient forms.
  • Assemble collar cones for sickly or injured cats.
  • Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
  • Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.

Hang and Fold/Freight Support

Scheels Sporting Goods
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintain tidy and clean work areas to encourage productivity and safety standards.
  • Stock shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
  • Use appropriately sized boxes to pack products with care, minimizing shifting and damage during transport.
  • Add packed boxes to conveyor belts for movement to shipping stations.
  • Transport merchandise to the sales floor.
  • Assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
  • Unbox clothing to be hung or folded.
  • Deliver products to their designated shop/department.
  • Accurately label and price new product.

Fitting Room Attendant

Scheels Sporting Goods
06.2021 - 04.2023
  • Clean and maintain fitting rooms regularly
  • Collect discarded merchandise, sort and return to display racks.
  • Welcome each customer to fitting room with a warm smile and kind words.
  • Offer to help customers and bring alternative sizes.
  • Work on miscellaneous projects and stock shelves as needed
  • Help sales department with customers on occasion

Education

Veterinary Nursing Program

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV
05-2026

Veterinary Assistant Program

Truckee Meadows Community College
Reno, NV
05-2024

High School Diploma -

Reed High School
Sparks, Nevada
06.2022

Skills

  • Animal Safety and Handling
  • Veterinary Terminology
  • Honest
  • Dependable
  • Client Communication
  • Team Player
  • Empathetic
  • Willingness to Learn
  • Attention to Detail

Volunteering and Hobbies

Reed High School Theater, 2019

Veteran's Memorial Plaza, 2018

Salvation Army, 2012

References

Sarah Fritz

Technician/VTIT

(775) 247-1572

VCA Feline Medical Center


Kelly Davis

Hospital Manager

(775) 336-9558

VCA Feline Medical Center


Alyse McGuckin

Veterinary Assistant

(530) 933-8057

VCA Feline Medical Center


Michelle Wilson

ASL/Manager

(702) 327-7556

Scheels Sporting Goods


Timeline

Hang and Fold/Freight Support

Scheels Sporting Goods
04.2023 - 01.2024

Veterinary Assistant

VCA Feline Medical Center
03.2023 - Current

Fitting Room Attendant

Scheels Sporting Goods
06.2021 - 04.2023

Veterinary Nursing Program

Truckee Meadows Community College

Veterinary Assistant Program

Truckee Meadows Community College

High School Diploma -

Reed High School

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