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.
- 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.