Sophia Walsh
Ypsilanti
Summary
Dedicated candidate with extensive experience providing support to animals. Skilled in monitoring animal vitals and meeting task deadlines. Highly organized and works well in team environments. Reliable Veterinary Assistant known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness. Create individualized play sessions for high energy dogs. Willing to take on additional shifts while providing great care to animals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Arbor Hills Animal Clinic
08.2023 - Current
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Veterinary Assistant
Cedar Creek Veterinary Clinic
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
Veterinary Assistant
Tecumseh Veterinary Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to resolve customer issues and schedule appointments.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Manager on Duty
Marco's Pizza
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Responded to customer concerns by providing friendly, knowledgeable support and maintaining composure and professionalism.
- Handled employee-related issues to improve performance, professional conduct and attendance reliability.
- Handled guest complaints and offered complimentary services to maintain high guest satisfaction rates.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ01.2025
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Adrian College
Adrian, MINo Degree - Criminal Justice
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MIHigh School Diploma -
Adrian High School
Adrian, MI06.2021
Skills
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Pet Feeding and Care
- File and Records Management
- Animal Restraining
- Careful Restraint
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Vaccination Administration
- Restraint Techniques
- Sterilize Instruments
Certification
- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Training - August 2023
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Arbor Hills Animal Clinic
08.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Cedar Creek Veterinary Clinic
06.2023 - 08.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Tecumseh Veterinary Hospital
12.2022 - 06.2023
Manager on Duty
Marco's Pizza
06.2022 - 10.2022
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Adrian College
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Eastern Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Adrian High School
- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard Training - August 2023
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