Spencer Hale
Winston-Salem,NC
Summary
A dedicated kennel assistant worker with 8 years of experience with a certification as a veterinary assistant. Skilled in crafting feeding schedules, cleaning facilities, administering medication, handling and restraing pets for medical examination, and assisting the veterinarian with in-house lab diagnostic. Committed to providing exceptional care to the overall well-being and assisting the veterinarian to facilitate and easy work flow.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant Internship
Indiana Veterinary Hospital
Winston-Salem, NC
- Assisted the veterinarian performan x-rays by positioning the animal and logging the pets information
- Assisted the vet technicians in prepping the animals for surgery by collecting tools and wiping down the surgical area with alcohol.
Kennel Worker/veterinary Assistant
Boulevard Animal Hospital
2021 - Current
- Monitored animal behavior and reported any changes to veterinary staff for prompt attention.
- Providing daily maintenance to the pets, cleaning kennels, making sure they have food and water and administering medicine as needed.
- Bathing, cleaning pet ears, and trimming nails.
- Assisted the veterinarian with outpatient exams, asking medical questions about any recent changes to their pets health, restraining pets for examinations and collecting samples.
- Assisted the veterinarian by recording vital signs, weight. And medical records with cornerstone.
- Assisted the veterinarian by drawing up vaccines and administering them.
- Assisted the veterinarian and staff by restraing pet while they administer intravenous fluids.
Education
Associate of Arts - Photography
New York Institute of Photography
New York, NY2024
Deploma of Veterinary Assistant -
Ashworth College
Norcross, GA2017
Skills
Performing outpatient exams
In-house laboratory testing (hematology, fecal test)
Handling small and large pets
Collecting blood, stool, and other samples
Drawing up vaccines
Filling medication and informing patients how to administer them
Accomplishments
I was voted top pet photographer in Winston-Salem in 2025
Additional Information
Freelance Pet Photographer
- Educated clients on what to expect from a session to reduce confusion and streamline the experience.
- Utilized calming techniques to soothe temperamental pets for pictures.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant Internship
Indiana Veterinary Hospital
Kennel Worker/veterinary Assistant
Boulevard Animal Hospital
2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Photography
New York Institute of Photography
Deploma of Veterinary Assistant -
Ashworth College