Teraneka Boldene
Garland,TX
Summary
Seeking a job working with animals in the medical field to further my education and skills in the workplace.
Compassionate veterinary assistant with relevant experience in providing medical support and care to animals. Demonstrated strengths in maintaining clean treatment rooms, assisting with surgical procedures, and communicating effectively with pet owners. Noteworthy contributions include enhancing clinic efficiency through streamlining processes and improving animal recovery rates due to exceptional post-surgical care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Assistant
Legacy drive animal hospital
Plano, Texas
09.2022 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgeries.
- Managed patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Provided compassionate care to animals during treatment and recovery.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the veterinary team.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in examination rooms and surgical areas.
- Educated pet owners on proper animal care and wellness practices.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians.
- Recorded patient histories, patient observations, treatments, and medications administered.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and anesthesia recovery.
- Gave post-operative instructions to pet owners regarding home care of their pets.
- Performed routine lab work including blood draws and other specimen collection techniques.
- Monitored animal health and reported changes to the veterinary team.
- Proficient in taking radiography and sending to radiologist
- Able to perform dental prophylaxis and take dental radiography
- Able to intubate patients and place IV catheters
- Able to communicate vaccines schedules to owners
- Administered medications and vaccinations as prescribed by a veterinarian.
Manager
Pappy’s Pet Lodge
Richardson, TX
05.2017 - Current
- Facilitate daily routine and administer medication
- Effectively handle difficult animals to ensure safety
- Communicate with employees on conflict resolution in workplace
- Maintain the well-being of all animals in the facility
- Coordinated schedules for grooming, boarding, and training sessions.
- Supervised staff and ensured adherence to safety protocols.
- Managed daily operations of pet care services and facilities.
- Trained new employees on pet care practices and customer service standards.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures for efficiency improvements.
- Oversaw inventory management of pet supplies and equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of lodge facilities for optimal guest experience.
Volunteer
Stephen F. Austin Equine Center
Nacogdoches, TX
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Assisted employees with daily activities
- Communicate with employees to ensure the animals safety
- Delivered feed and water to the respective animals
- Assisted in daily care and feeding of horses at equine center.
- Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for animal welfare initiatives.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
Volunteer
Richardson ASPCA
Richardson, TX
07.2015 - 07.2018
- Cleaned animal cages
- Maintained animal and volunteer records
- Provided proper medication to animals
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, Animal Science, Biology
Stephen F. Austin State University
Skills
- Ability to adapt and work under pressure
- Able to communicate effectively to staff members
- Able to read and comprehend animal behavior
- Patient assessment
- Dental procedures
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Medication administration
- Customer service
- Animal behavior
- Intravenous catheterization
- Parasite control
- Communication skills
- Veterinary terminology
- Appointment scheduling
- Vaccine administration
- Surgical assistance
- Client communication
- Animal restraint
- Pharmacy inventory
- Animal handling
- Preventative care
- Euthanasia assistance
- Laboratory skills
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Patient bathing
- Careful restraint
- Veterinary standards and procedures
- Post operative care
- Proficient in Avimark
- Client education
- Animal Behavior Understanding
- Basic animal care
Timeline
Vet Assistant
Legacy drive animal hospital
09.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Stephen F. Austin Equine Center
08.2019 - 05.2020
Manager
Pappy’s Pet Lodge
05.2017 - Current
Volunteer
Richardson ASPCA
07.2015 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Agriculture, Animal Science, Biology
Stephen F. Austin State University