Taryn Morrissey
Johnsonville,NY
Summary
At Homestead Animal Hospital, I excelled in patient care and client communication, significantly enhancing client relations and animal welfare. Working on achieving my license I have improved my skills in helping with technician tasks while also being an assistant, I contributed to a safer, more efficient clinic environment. My adaptability and dedication to learning improved practice operations, embodying a commitment to excellence in veterinary support.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Homestead Animal Hospital
Mechanicville, NY
04.2021 - 02.2025
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- 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.
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling to optimize daily operations and maximize patient throughput.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
- Observed animals for signs of distress or illness.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Maintained clean and hygienic clinic environment, reducing risk of cross-contamination and ensuring safety of all animals.
- Reduced stress for animals undergoing treatment, employing gentle handling techniques and creating calm environment.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Expedited laboratory processing times by collecting samples efficiently for blood work or other testing purposes.
Education
Associates - Veterinary Science
State University of New York
Canton, NYSkills
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Animal safety
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Sample collection
- Animal behavior
- Euthanasia assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Medical record-keeping
- Diagnostic imaging
- Client education
- Radiology techniques
- Animal handling
- Animal restraint
- Reception support
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Prescription filling
- Time management
- Patient Check-ins
- Microchip administration
- Feline cat bag restraint
- Attention to detail
- Blood draws
- Running bloodwork
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Homestead Animal Hospital
04.2021 - 02.2025
Associates - Veterinary Science
State University of New York