Sydney Wilson
Centerton,AR
Summary
Dedicated veterinary assistant with expertise in medication administration, surgical support, and animal safety. Committed to providing compassionate care and ensuring optimal health for patients.
Certified dental professional with solid background in dental assisting and patient care. Skilled in chairside assistance, radiography, and polishing. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving optimal patient outcomes. Reliable and adaptable to changing needs in fast-paced clinical environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Mission Veterinary Partners
Lake Charles, LA
01.2026 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Handled client inquiries, providing information about services offered.
- Provided compassionate care for animals, monitoring health and behavior to support treatment plans.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and patient care.
Dental Assistant
Smile Shoppe Pediatric Dentistry
Centerton, AR
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Assisted in patient management and comfort during dental procedures.
- Prepared and sterilized dental instruments and equipment for use.
- Educated patients and parents on oral hygiene practices and post-procedure care.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling to optimize clinic workflow and patient flow.
Veterinary Assistant
Southside Animal Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
06.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures, ensuring efficient workflow and patient care.
- Provided compassionate care for animals, monitoring health and behavior to support treatment plans.
- Prepared surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring readiness for veterinary procedures.
- Administered medications as directed by veterinarians, following precise dosage instructions.
- 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.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
Kennel Technician
Calcasieu Parish Animal Services
Lake Charles, LA
08.2020 - 06.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of kennels and animal facilities, adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide medical treatments and monitor post-surgery recovery for animals in our care.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
Veterinary Assistant
Lake Area Animal Hospital
Lake Charles, LA
05.2016 - 01.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the clinic, adhering to safety and sanitation protocols.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alfred M. Barbe High School
Lake Charles, LA05-2018
Skills
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Animal safety
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Vaccine administration
- Post operative care
- Surgical procedures and support
- Dental radiography
- Electronic charting
- Sterilization techniques
- Patient intake procedures
- OSHA compliance
- Exam room setups
- Nitrous oxide administration
- Chairside assistance
Certification
- Certified Dental Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Mission Veterinary Partners
01.2026 - Current
Dental Assistant
Smile Shoppe Pediatric Dentistry
01.2024 - 12.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Southside Animal Hospital
06.2022 - 12.2023
Kennel Technician
Calcasieu Parish Animal Services
08.2020 - 06.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Lake Area Animal Hospital
05.2016 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Alfred M. Barbe High School