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. Exceptionally passionate about animal behavior and working with/handling challenging canine and feline patients. Very skilled at taking and reviewing patient histories and ensuring they are accurate.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Michigan Road Animal Hospital At 96th Street
Indianapolis, IN
08.2020 - Current
- Obtain and record detailed patient histories.
- Ready vaccines and injections for appointments.
- Practice safe and low stress handling techniques of patients for exams and procedures.
- Educating clients about general pet care items (vaccine protocols, preventative practices, animal training/enrichment, etc).
- Filling prescription medications and going over them with clients.
- Clean and disinfect exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels.
- Assist veterinarians and clients with euthanasias.
- Perform some technical services like nail trims, anal gland expressions, sample collection (fecal/urine/blood), ear cytology's, call-backs, and vaccine/injection administration.
Front of House Employee/Trainer/Drive-Thru Manager
Chick-fil-A
Avon, IN
08.2016 - 07.2020
- Take, prepare, and serve orders.
- Build rapport with regular customers by remembering names, preferences, or personal details that enhanced their experience.
- Balanced daily cash drawers while utilizing 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
- Reliable
- Safe patient handling techniques
- Preventative care knowledge/education
- Compassionate
- Empathetic
- Attentive to detail
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Specimen collection
- Excellent communication
Volunteer Work
Heaven After Hell Animal Rescue (03/2019 - current)
- Feed/water/medicate rescue animals.
- Clean and sanitize kennels, cages, and the building.
- Perform basic grooming duties.
- Provide training and enrichment.
- Interview and approve/decline homes for adoptable animals.
Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding Center (05/2022 - 07/2022)
- Help riders mount/dismount from equine keeping in mind individualized special needs.
- Guide riders around the riding arena.
- Communicate with the riders as to what the instructor is asking.
Interests/Hobbies
- Equestrianism
- Hunting/Fishing/Outdoor Recreation
- Canine training, behavior, and sports/performance
- Photography
- Artist (commissioned pet portraits)
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 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Pre-Veterinarian
University of Indianapolis
High School Diploma -
Avon High School