Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Tabitha Tufano

Portsmouth,VA

Summary

Compassionate veterinary professional with 6+ years of experience across small animal general practice and urgent care settings. Known for strong client communication, calm handling of fractious animals, and reliability in fast-paced, emotionally demanding environments. Experienced in clinical support, administrative operations, and team training, with a consistent record of being trusted with increased responsibility.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant / Care Coordinator

Bond Vet
12.2024 - Current
  • Cross-trained in clinical, client care, and administrative functions in a high-volume urgent care environment
  • Primary point of contact for client intake, estimates, discharge instructions, and follow-up communication
  • Performed blood draws, radiographs, nail trims, and anal gland expression
  • Managed appointment scheduling in Vetspire and handled high-volume phone, email, and SMS communication.
  • Assisted with training new hires and supported opening/closing duties
  • Floated between multiple locations to support staffing needs

Veterinary Assistant

Tango Animal Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022
  • Assisted with patient care, anesthesia, diagnostics, and client education
  • Performed IV catheter placement, blood draws, and radiographs
  • Supported scheduling, client communication, and medical records

Veterinary Assistant

Caring Hands Animal Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Supported patient care, diagnostics, treatments, and anesthesia monitoring
  • Recognized for calm handling of fractious animals and emotionally charged client interactions
  • Assisted with training and mentoring new hires
  • Handled scheduling, payments, records, and daily clinic operations

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2021
  • Delivered patient care in a high-volume clinical environment
  • Assisted with anesthesia, laboratory work, and radiographs.
  • Handled prescription requests, medication administration, and treatments.
  • Communicated care plans and discharge instructions to clients
  • Trusted with increasing responsibility over long tenure

Education

High School Diploma -

Centreville High School
Clifton, VA
05-2018

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Medication administration
  • Patient restraint
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Diagnostic imaging
  • Critical thinking

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant / Care Coordinator

Bond Vet
12.2024 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Tango Animal Hospital
01.2022 - 04.2022

Veterinary Assistant

Caring Hands Animal Hospital
06.2021 - 01.2022

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
04.2019 - 06.2021

High School Diploma -

Centreville High School