Taylor Feldman

• Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
• Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
• Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
• Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
• Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, x-rays, and ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
• Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
• Contributed to team success by supporting colleagues when needed during emergencies or critical cases requiring additional assistance.
• Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Exotic animal handing.

• Proficient and capable of doing on my own: x-rays (certified), pulling blood, placing catheters, pulling urine samples via cytocentesis, monitoring surgery and dentals, doing blood work (all kinds), administering immunizations / fluids etc ( IM, SQ, IV), working with ISO patients, anything grooming besides professional trimming etc...
• Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
• Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
• Maintaining Boarding animals coming in and out.
• Handled challenging behavior from stressed or anxious animals using calming techniques learned through continuous professional development courses.

• Kept cages, kennels, play yards & grooming areas neat & clean. Managed facility laundry, cleaning & restocking. Resetting procedure rooms between appointments & disinfect equipment.
• Maintained & updated daily log of time spent with animals for calculating payments, itemizing activities & services provided.
• Monitored animal behavior & completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases. Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners. Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with

veterinarians to handle advanced cases. Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff. Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.

• Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats. Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.

• Kept animals clean & free of contaminants to promote optimal health. Carefully clipped nails & trimmed hair around paw pads, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
• Minimized animal risks & injury by monitoring behaviors & eliminating safety hazards.
• Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients & pets.
• Worked 8-10 hour shifts with oversight of at least 45 animals.
• Overseen play yards.

• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
• Provided care for animals before & after surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.

• Prepped horses for specific competitions or tasks.
• Fit gear for horses and specific riders.
• Trained several employees
• Maintained clean stables for optimal horse health and safety standards.
• Monitored horse behavior closely, promptly addressing any issues or concerns to maintain their wellbeing.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing multiple responsibilities within fast-paced stable environments.
• Participated in horse shows and competitions as part of team support, preparing horses for events and assisting during performances.
• Cared for about 35 horses by feeding, watering, medicating & mucking out stalls.

• Kept horse coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
• Mixed and administered special food formulas & medications to individual horses based on unique dietary and medical needs.
• Prepped horses for travel.
• Maintained saddles, bridles, riding gear and helped fit to specific horses.
• Helped break colts for riding and professional horse cutting (eventing)
• Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians.
• Exercised horses