Vanessa Centers
Avon,IN
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Veterinary Assistant with nearly 4 years of experience providing high quality care to animal patients and their owners. Very skilled at taking patient histories, educating clients, going over medications, and using proper sanitization protocol. Exceptionally passionate about working with and handling difficult canine and feline patients.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Michigan Road Animal Hospital At 96th Street
08.2020 - Current
- Obtain and record detailed patient histories.
- Ready vaccines and injections for appointments.
- Practice safe and fear free handling techniques to provide positive experiences.
- Educating clients about general pet care like vaccine protocol, preventative practices, and animal training/enrichment.
- Filling prescription medications and going over them with clients.
- Clean and disinfect exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels.
- Proper animal positioning for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assist veterinarians and clients with euthanasia of animals.
- Perform some technical services like nail trims, anal gland expressions, sample collection (fecal/urine/blood), ear cytologies, call-backs, and vaccine/injection administration.
Front of House Employee/Trainer/Drive-Thru Manager
Chick-fil-A
08.2016 - 08.2020
- Take, prepare, and serve orders.
- Built rapport with regular customers by remembering names, preferences, or personal details that enhanced their experience.
- Balanced daily cash drawers accurately while adhering to proper cash handling procedures.
- Direct daily operations of a quick service restaurant, ensuring compliance with company standards in all areas of operation.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Veterinarian
University of Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN12.2022
High School Diploma -
Avon High School
Avon, IN05.2018
Skills
- Client Education
- Reliability
- Empathetic
- Client Communication
- Compassion
- Safe patient handling techniques
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Specimen Collection
- Preventive Care Knowledge
- Attention to detail
Volunteer work
Heaven After Hell Animal Rescue (03/2019 - current)
Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Center (05/2022 - 07/2022)
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Michigan Road Animal Hospital At 96th Street
08.2020 - Current
Front of House Employee/Trainer/Drive-Thru Manager
Chick-fil-A
08.2016 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Veterinarian
University of Indianapolis
High School Diploma -
Avon High School
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