Terran Sadler
Parker,CO
Summary
Attentive veterinary assistant passionate about promoting animal health and extending lives of pets. Dedicated and focused professional with several years of experience assisting veterinarians in examining animals to determine nature of illnesses or injuries. Comfortable restraining and holding animals for extended periods of time.
Compassionate Veterinarian Assistant with background in animal care and management. Possess strong skills in diagnosis assistance, medication administration, and surgical preparation. Known for building trustful relationships with animals and their owners while ensuring optimal veterinary medical support. Demonstrated ability to make positive impacts on animal health and wellbeing through diligent application of veterinary knowledge.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinarian Assistant
Alpine veterinary clinic
Alpine, California
11.2015 - 04.2019
- Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments used by veterinarians during medical procedures.
- cleaning teeth for dentals.
- Assisted in laboratory tests and x-rays.
- Dispensed medications prescribed by veterinarians.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
- Administered immunizations and treatments following veterinarian instructions.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
Clientele Service Representative
Animal Medical Center
El Cajon, California
12.2012 - 05.2014
- Worked closely with supervisors to ensure that tasks were completed according to company standards.
- Followed proper cash handling procedures while completing transactions.
- Determined accurate prices for customer services, consistently searching for deals and best prices.
- Answered inbound calls, chats and emails to facilitate customer service.
- Delivered fast, friendly and knowledgeable service for routine questions and service complaints.
Education
Veterinarian Assistant Certificate -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA10-2014
High School Diploma -
Ortega High School
Lake Elsinore05-2004
Skills
- Parasite control
- Sanitation protocols
- Proper animal restraint
- Proficient in [software]
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical assistance
- Euthanasia assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Compassionate communication
- Animal restraint
- Effective communication
- Intravenous feeding
- Client communication
- Animal handling
- Patient care
Timeline
Veterinarian Assistant
Alpine veterinary clinic
11.2015 - 04.2019
Clientele Service Representative
Animal Medical Center
12.2012 - 05.2014
Veterinarian Assistant Certificate -
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma -
Ortega High School