Tyler Ferguson
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Recent college graduate with a degree in Bachelor of Science. A Certified Veterinary Assistant with experience working with dogs and cats at clinics and shelters. Highly efficient and detail-oriented, experience in customer service, and knowledgeable about Veterinary procedures and medicines. Offering compassionate demeanor and strong organizational abilities, eager to learn and thrive in veterinary setting. Ready to use and develop communication and technical skills in Veterinary Assistant role.
Overview
2017
2017
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptions/Veterinary Assistant
Bienville Animal Medical Center
2017 - 2018
- Veterinary Assistant when required
- Check-in clients and recorded their weight
- Conversed with pet owners about their pet’s medical procedure, exams and medication prescribed
- Answered and triage phone calls
- Scheduled appointments and procedures
- Maintained proper documentation in the electronic medical record
- Processed payment transactions
- Discharged patients
- Managed record requests between other hospitals and specialty practices
- Coordinated communication between doctors, assistants, and clients
- Client call backs about patient care
- Relayed proper information to/from clients to doctors and/or management
- Handled patient intake and discharge processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Administered medications and vaccinations under veterinary supervision to support pet health.
- Educated pet owners on care practices and post-treatment instructions for better compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and behavior of animals pre- and post-surgery for safety assurance.
- 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.
Veterinary Assistant
Lake View Animal Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Exam and restrain animals
- Prepare exam rooms, equipment, supplies and cleaning
- Collected blood, stool, urine samples to run test and locate parasites under a microscope
- Recorded vital signs, aided in administration of vaccinations, medication, and dressing wounds
- Cleaned and prepared kennels
- Aided with x-rays and diagnostic imaging
- Aided with dental cleaning by monitoring vital signs and anaesthesia
Veterinary Assistant
Ventura County Animal Services
05.2016 - 05.2016
- Prep animals for surgery
- Monitor animals after surgery
- Prepared surgical room and equipment prior and after surgeries
- Restrained animals for examination and medical procedures
- Administered medication, cleaned kennels and animal exercise
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO01.2022
Associates of Science - Pre-Veterinary Science
Gulf Coast Community College
Oceans Springs, MS01.2019
Certification of Veterinary Assistant - undefined
Charter College
Oxnard, CA01.2016
Skills
- Professionalism
- Pre- and post-op care
- Patience
- Attention to detail
- People skills
- Emotional strength
- Time Management
- Empathy
- Tech skills
- Flexibility
- Ability to work under pressure
- Desire to improve and learn
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Microsoft word
- Excel
- Power Point
- Sample collection
- Euthanasia assistance
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Ventura County Animal Services
05.2016 - 05.2016
Veterinary Assistant
Lake View Animal Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2016
Associates of Science - Pre-Veterinary Science
Gulf Coast Community College
Certification of Veterinary Assistant - undefined
Charter College
Receptions/Veterinary Assistant
Bienville Animal Medical Center
2017 - 2018
Bachelor of Science - Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology
Colorado State University
Awards
4.0 President’s List Scholar MGCC/2018 & 2019, Dean’s List Charter College/2015 & 2016, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society MGCCC/2018, President’s Educational Excellence Outstanding Academic Excellence/2011, Honor Roll VHS/4 years