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Stephanie E. Ellis

Hyattsville,MD

Summary

Enthusiastic veterinary assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of pet care and discharge instructions and training in phlebotomy. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the veterinary field. As a Veterinary Assistant with over 5 years of successful experience in animal restraint and clerical duties. Strengths in focused active listening and charm backed by training in animal care.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Enrichment Specialist

CentralBark
09.2023 - Current

- Provide exceptional care to dogs - feeding, medicating as directed, cleaning up after them, monitoring them for any signs of illness or distress and reporting concerns to managers, giving love and attention.
- Monitoring play groups - closely paying attention to the dogs' behavior and activity, ensuring dogs are playing safely by redirecting overactive dogs into calmer play and activity, teaching and practicing good manners, monitoring for signs of stress and providing comfort, alternative play, or play breaks as needed.
- Assist with maintaining facility so that it is exceptionally clean and free of environmental and health hazards - cleaning kennels and play areas, cleaning employee areas, cleaning common areas used by clients.

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
01.2010 - 03.2013
  • Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with demodex mange or ectoparasites parasitic infestations and applied specific medications for itch relief
  • Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
  • Assisted doctors in performing basic exams and tests such as heartworm and bloodwork for all species of patients
  • Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information such as change in diet and vaccine history


Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification - Veterinarian Assisting

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD
7 2009

Skills

  • Business Operations
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Ability to order stock
  • Inventory auditing experience
  • Strong computational skills
  • Fecal, urine and blood testing
  • Lab operations
  • Medication Administration
  • File and records management
  • Customer Service
  • Clean, sterilize, and maintain kennels, operating rooms, examining rooms, cages, and surgical equipment
  • Comfort and restrain pets during examinations and care
  • Provide first aid to pets in an emergency, stabilizing them until a doctor can take over

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR Certified
  • OSHA certificate Bloodbourne Pathogens Standard

Timeline

Enrichment Specialist

CentralBark
09.2023 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
01.2010 - 03.2013

Veterinary Assistant Certification - Veterinarian Assisting

Prince George's Community College
Stephanie E. Ellis