Valerie Farquhar
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic animal care professional successful at managing various responsibilities in fast-paced setting. Calm in crises with skills to reassure owners and provide urgent care. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Meets animal needs with compassion and love for every creatures. Offers excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Boundary Bay Specialty Animal Hospital
Bellingham , WA
07.2023 - Current
- Ensured proper setup of surgical tools, supplies, and equipment before procedure commencement.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Recorded patient food and water intake and output levels on a daily basis.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Engaged in regular continuing education programs specifically tailored to veterinary medicine.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
Education
Basic Life Support- BLS
National CPR Foundation
05-2024
High School Diploma -
Squalicum High School
Bellingham, WA06-2023
Veterinary Assistant Certificate -
Northwest Career And Technical Academy
Mount Vernon, WA06-2023
Some College (No Degree) - College Success Course
Whatcom Community College
Bellingham, WASkills
- Urgent Care
- Client Communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Animal restraint
- Patient Flow Management
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Post Operative Care
- Appointment Scheduling
Accomplishments
- Captain of High School varsity softball team.
- Most Valuable Player in High School varsity softball team.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Boundary Bay Specialty Animal Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Basic Life Support- BLS
National CPR Foundation
High School Diploma -
Squalicum High School
Veterinary Assistant Certificate -
Northwest Career And Technical Academy
Some College (No Degree) - College Success Course
Whatcom Community College
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