Terri Daniels
West Columbia,SC
Summary
Adept Veterinary Assistant with a proven track record at Dutch Fork Animal Hospital, excelling in patient care through skilled medication administration and compassionate animal handling. Enhanced client satisfaction by leveraging strong communication and education skills. Demonstrated expertise in surgical assistance and pharmacy inventory management, contributing to a safer, more efficient treatment environment. Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 9.5 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Dutch Fork Animal Hospital
2015.02 - Current
- 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.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- 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.
- Fostered compassionate atmosphere for animals and pet owners, easing anxiety and building trust.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
Sales Assistant
Todd & Moore, Inc
1986.04 - 2015.02
- Handled customer inquiries, complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
- Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Veterinarian Assisting Certificate Program
Midland Technical College
Irmo, SC04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC08.1991
Skills
- Client Communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Animal Safety
- Medication Administration
- Sample Collection
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Vaccine administration
- Client Education
- Pharmacy inventory
- Intravenous catheterization
- Surgical Assistance
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Prescription Filling
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Dutch Fork Animal Hospital
2015.02 - Current
Sales Assistant
Todd & Moore, Inc
1986.04 - 2015.02
Veterinarian Assisting Certificate Program
Midland Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of South Carolina - Columbia
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