Victoria Allen

• Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Educated clients on preventive care measures such as vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
• Assisted veterinary surgeon in a variety of surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic animals.
• Administered oral and injectable medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
• Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
• Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heartworm test logs.
• Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
• Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
• Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.

Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.

• Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
• Educated caregivers and guardians on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions and disease management.
• Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Monitored up to 20 animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.
• Provided compassionate care for animals during their stay at the clinic, creating a positive experience for both pets and owners.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.

• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
• Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
• Followed all pet care instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens.
• Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.