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0-5 years of experience
Effectively assisted the DVM during exams and procedures, while remaining adaptable to change during emergency situations.
- Maintained positive and professional connections with my peers and the general public.
- Prioritized, organized, and completed diagnostic testing samples, and effectively
- Performed and monitored general anesthesia, while conducting dental prophylactic
- Received, opened, time stamped, sorted, and distributed incoming and outgoing mail.
- Verified invoices and requisitioned orders for goods and services.
- Properly handled and prepared outgoing diagnostic samples for private laboratories.
0-5 years of experience
Gave medications, collected blood, fecal, and urine samples for testing, saw to all patients needs, and maintained kennels.
- Worked with Idexx laboratory equipment to perform all laboratory tests including CBCs, chemistry panels, urinalysis, thyroid, and heartworm testing.
- Assisted in preparation, surgery, and recover of patients.
- Lead a team of 4 part-time veterinary assistants. Gave daily duties and helped keep flow of the clinic.
- Worked with clients, scheduled appointments, processed payments, explained pre/post surgery care.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted veterinarians and technicians with routine exams and laboratory procedures
- Provided animal care such as feed, water, walk, transport, restrain and groom animals
- Maintained patient records by accurately recording treatments and test results on patient charts and other medical records
- Administered medication as directed
0-5 years of experience
Assisted Veterinarians with procedures by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
- Conducted laboratory specimen tests
- Ensured clients and pets were comfortable in the hospital, and monitored hospitalized or surgical pets as allowed
- Ensured compliance with all Infectious Disease protocols
0-5 years of experience
Successfully cross trained as both a Veterinary Assistant and Client Care Specialist
- Developed and perfected methodology to collect and record an accurate medical history
- Proficient in monitoring and aiding surgical care for sterile procedures
- Applied strong communication and customer service skills
- Provided administrative assistance
- Trained 6 new employees
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for documenting all pet treatment plans in Avimark database
- Prepared all veterinary samples and ensured they were properly packaged for laboratory services. Logged in all deliveries.
- Performed daily responsibilities such as filling necessary prescriptions, executing Parvo tests and heart worm treatments. Setting up fecal tests, administering vaccinations, and restraining animals for examination.
- Responsible for distributing medication aligned with treatment plans
- Checked customers in and out and managed payments, treatment plans, and appointments
- Managed day to day operations and staff of four in the absence of the Office Manager. Opening and closing of office.
0-5 years of experience
Performed clinical procedures including client service, prescription refills, triage, and patient care.
- Maintained wildlife rehabilitation under state supervised zoological guidelines.
- Managed client records and payment plans.
- Created client relations programs.
0-5 years of experience
Provided pre-op, post-op, nutritional, and general daily care of equine patients at a 24 hr surgical facility
- Assisted veterinarians in sterile, surgical environment and disinfected surgical areas following procedures
- Placed intravenous catheters and administered intramuscular, intravenous, and oral medications
- Completed hematology, chemistry, blood gas, fibrinogen, PCV/TP, and fecal tests in house regularly
- Maintained the lab by following daily quality assurance procedures, calibration tests, and restocking
0-5 years of experience
Assisted veterinarians by restraining animals during physical examinations and treatments
- Recorded patient history during exams prior to the doctor’s examination
- Cleaned soiled cages, restocked treatment and lab areas with supplies, and daily cleaning of entire hospital
- Assist in the taking of x-rays
- Performed fecal float examinations
- Fill prescriptions; demonstrated proper administration of oral and topical medications
- Receptionist’s duties including answering client calls, scheduling appointments, filing and preparing charts
0-5 years of experience
Greeted clients, asked a series of questions concerning the patient and provided information on the importance of monthly heartworm medication, including the heartworm medications we offered for sale at the facility.
- Restrained animals of all types for examinations, vaccinations, blood draws, catheterization, intubation, anesthetic induction and x-rays.
- Assisted in surgeries by monitoring, measuring and recording anesthesia and the vitals of the patient undergoing surgery.
- Filled all medical prescriptions for patients.
- Completed the setup for the analysis of blood work, urine, fecal and ear swabs.
6-10 years of experience
Trained, scheduled, supervised kennel
- Prepared surgery, monitored vitals during and after surgery, sterilized equipment
- Answered telephone calls, scheduled appointments, prepared and assisted appointments, maintained patient charts and records
- Tracked pharmacy inventory, dispensed medication and prescriptions
0-5 years of experience
Conducted interviews with pet owners to obtain accurate patient histories
- Recorded vital signs such as body temperature and weight for every patient visit
- Maintained and continuously updated medical records into electronic data system
- Sterilized surgical equipment to ensure quality and safety for all patients
- Assisted in restraining pets during examination and treatment
- Obtained blood samples for laboratory testing and ran in-house CDP/CBC blood work
- Utilized interpersonal skills to maintain professional and friendly relationships with pet owners
0-5 years of experience
- Executed a high level of customer service while getting to know clients on a more personal level
- Educated clientele on vaccine protocols, parasitic prevention products, and surgical procedures
- Promoted team cohesion among clinic staff
- Acted as interim manager during staff changes
0-5 years of experience
Served as the first point of contact between an emergency victim’s owner and the veterinarian. Determines the nature of the emergency and the location of the caller, and then communicated the events to the veterinarian
- Perform initial medical inspections of the admitted animals, collect samples and perform laboratory tests, blood, prepared tissue samples for testing and performed urinalysis and blood counts to confirm the exact nature of emergency as instructed by the veterinarian.
- Counsel pet owners on the required medical treatment as well as euthanasia
- Perform catheterizations – urinary, arterial, and venous
- Assisting in CPR and other life saving treatments
- Equipment operating includes- electrocardiograph, radiographic
- One of the lead trainers/mentors for new and existing employees
- Responsible for employee scheduling
0-5 years of experience
Assisted Veterinarian at animal facility in managing care of laboratory animals.
- Performed pathology and histology diagnosis and processing.
- Trained other personnel in surgery according to animal facility compliance.
- Provided post-operative treatment and care.
0-5 years of experience
- Greeted clients and patients, answered calls, and handled billing of services
- Assisted with care of dogs, cats, and small animals, checking their wellbeing and physical health
- Worked on various computer software entering data from lab results, medications, exam results, and client documents
- In-charge of setting up equipment for procedures, exams, and lab tests
- Ran and interpreted a variety of labs using centrifuge, microscope, ultrasound machine, chemistry analyzer, ICU monitor
0-5 years of experience
Support the veterinarians in ensuring quality veterinary care for all pets.
- Educate clients about Optimum Wellness Plans, preventive care, pet health needs, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and other issues.
- Ensure the safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols, and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
- Perform other duties as assigned
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for holding and restraining animals during veterinary procedures.
- Communicate with pet owners to present information and explain available services.
- Greet clients as they enter the establishment and escort them to the examination rooms.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, animal holding areas, examination or operating rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
- Filled medication prescriptions for the animals.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals to determine the nature of illnesses or injuries.
- Monitored animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarians of any unusual changes or symptoms.
- Provided treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
0-5 years of experience
Gave support to veterinarian in order to ensure quality veterinary care of all patients
- Maintained medical charts and completed preparatory procedures for veterinarians
- Worked with hospital staff to ensure that all patients and clients are comfortable in the hospital
- Worked in accordance with the veterinarian to ensure maximum productivity
0-5 years of experience
Provided pet owners with excellent customer service and compassionate care for their pets.
- Assisted in the completion of routine examinations, as well as surgical and dental procedures on various animal breeds, as well as assisted in the euthanasia of sick and injured animals when appropriate.
- Assisted with informing animal owners regarding feeding, general care, medical conditions and treatment options.
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals in collaboration with the veterinarian.
- Assisted in the treatment of animals in both routine and emergency situations.
- Conducted routine inventories of supplies and equipment.
- Cleaned laboratory area, kennels, examination and operating rooms and animal loading and unloading facilities.
- Filled prescriptions and ran diagnostic tests.
0-5 years of experience
- Maintained clean, sterile, and organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs
- Performed safe restraint techniques, venipuncture, anesthesia monitoring, and hospitalized patient care
- Obtained relevant information and history from clients; maintained proper and complete medical charts
0-5 years of experience
Open hospital entailing; prepare for the days surgery, venipuncture, run in-house lab work, drug and fluid calculations, draw up medications needed for the days surgery as well as log controlled drugs
- Anesthesia Technician; monitor anesthesia, intubate, extubate and help recover pets from anesthesia, perform dental cleanings, wrap surgical packs and gowns, running the autoclave
- In-house lab work such as chemistry profiles, urinalysis, PCV, BG, S.G, BUN
- Take radiographs and helping interpreting them
- Exam room technician; restrain both cats and dogs, write up the medical SOAP notes and medical screens, vaccinate patients, check pets in and out of their appointments and schedule appointments and answer phones
6-10 years of experience
Created and maintained positive environment with attentive service to clients and patients.
- Set-up and maintain all appointments with Veterinarians while handling high incoming call
- Managed inventory, merchandising programs, vendor relationships, special orders and deliveries.
- Extensive experience with DVM/client/patient software platform utilized by office staff.
- Medicate, board, treat patients; maintain sanitary and sterile (when required) conditions throughout hospital and assisted in exam room and surgical procedures.
0-5 years of experience
Interacted with the clients using daily room check- in procedures assuring proper back ground history along with conflict resolution of patient per Doctor procedure.
- Administered injections for vaccinations.
- Responsible for alphabetical filing & answered multi-line phones.
- Filled client’s proper prescription & discussed estimates with clients.
- Assisted in X-rays of patient & developing X-ray.
0-5 years of experience
Assist veterinarians in diagnosis, laboratory analysis, anesthesia, and surgical procedures
- Properly restrain and handle a wide variety of pets for veterinarians and technicians
- Aid in taking x-rays; collect blood, urine, and tissue samples; perform lab tests and monitor animals during surgery
- Monitor, record, and report physical signs of hospitalized/boarded pets
- Provide compassionate and humane care of pets in the hospital ward and boarding facility; properly medicating, feeding, exercising, and bathing on-site patients
- Coordinate office visits and exams; collecting history on patients and maintaining their records
- Educate and answer pet owners’ questions about illnesses, medications, and general care
- Coordinate and support the maintenance of hospital equipment, and proper sanitization of surgery equipment and suites
10+ years of experience
Multiple years working in a high volume hospital setting
- Trained team members in veterinary nursing skills
- Experienced in administering injections, venipuncture, inserting and removing IV catheters, and administering fluids and medications in cats, dogs, and exotics.
- Prepared for and assisted in surgery; monitored patient vitals
- Filled prescriptions
- Experience in taking radiographs
- Maintained and fixed laboratory equipment
- Collected, prepared, and read: gram stains, fungal cultures, blood smears, blood cell count, WBC differentials, internal organ screens, electrolyte panels, thyroid function, urinalysis, ear and skin cytology, fecal analysis, IDEXX snap tests, inoculating agar plates, and gross examination of patient samples
- Maintained established procedures concerning security of controlled substances and disposal of unused and expired drugs
- Helped evaluate and improve upon existing clinical procedures with hospital management
10+ years of experience
Communicate important instructions pertaining to the proper animal care and treatment put in place by the Veterinarian.
- Restrain animals for exams.
- Prepare vacinations for the Veterinarian.
- Answer phones, schedule appointment for well care and surgeries.
- Relay information on patient to owner and answer any corresponding questions to put owner at ease.
6-10 years of experience
Executed daily operations of assisting doctors with animal care.
- Prepared blood work and ran lab machines.
- Held or restrained animals during veterinary procedures.
- Cleaned wounds and physically prepared animals for procedures.
- Assisted in surgery and filled medication prescriptions as directed.
0-5 years of experience
Answered incoming calls when needed, greeted clients and placed them in the appropriate room.
- Some clerical duties included photocopying, faxing, scanning, filing
- Restrained animals in the exam room and in surgery.
- Pulled blood and ran in house tests as well as prepared it to send out to the lab.
- Prepared and refilled prescriptions in the clinic Pharmacy.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments
0-5 years of experience
Administered shots and took blood samples.
- Collected semen samples from goat and sheep.
- Helped in Artificial Insemination surgeries and collection of follicles.
- Traveled to ranches to assist on A.I surgeries on white tail deer.
- Answered the phone and schedule appointments.
0-5 years of experience
Assist Doctors of veterinary medicine with surgery
- Complete lab procedures, radiology, and diagnostic testing
- Customer care and service
- Increase sales volume by adding wellness plan packages to client services
- Increase sales volume by encouraging care credit applications
- Exceeded team sales goals by 15%-Personal Wellness Plan levels at 46%
0-5 years of experience
Resposible for daily feeding, bathing, exercising and general well being and safety of 50+ animals
- Lift, restain and comfort animals for examinations and medical procedures
- Clean and sanitize cages, kennels, examination and operation rooms
- Administer medications and immunizations prescribed by the veterinarian
- Document and maintain accuracy of client records
0-5 years of experience
Provide surgical assistance to veterinarian during operations and other animal procedures
- Prepare check-up and operating rooms for incoming animal services
- Provide treatments when necessary and on schedule for hospitalized animals
- Perform hospital maintenance, sweeping, mopping, sanitizing cages and examination tables to ensure a sanitary environment and clean appearance of the facility
- Answer phones, schedule appointments, fax medical records, accept payments, and provide other front-desk duties when necessary
- Triage emergency calls during overnight shifts
- Provide training to new employees
0-5 years of experience
Understanding of proper sanitization measures in kennels, exam rooms, treatment area, and waiting rooms
- Monitoring of vital signs (respiratory rate, temperature, pulse oxygen, heart rate, isoflurane output rate) during procedures requiring general anesthesia and intubation
- Using techniques of positive reinforcement to handle animals
- Training coworkers in proper restraint techniques and handling of patients
- Acting relief to receptionists in times of high call volume and client reception into exam rooms
- Relief to CVT in laboratory and management of staff with assistance from physicians
- Using Idexx laboratory equipment (Idexx VetLab Station, Catalyst Dx, LaserCyte Dx) to preform pre-anesthetic bloodwork, complete blood counts, and chemistry panels
6-10 years of experience
Work directly with 2-3 veterinarians at a time; Assist the veterinarian during surgery
- Educate clients on different health issues and surgery procedures
- Prepare the patient for surgery by collecting blood samples, via venipuncture, and placing an IV catheter
- Monitor all surgery patients and administer medication, p.o., intravenous, or intramuscular
0-5 years of experience
Assisted Veterinarians by restraining pets
- Educated clients about vaccines and preventatives
- Sold premium wellness plans based on the lifestyle of the pet
- Discussed treatment plans and pricing for various tests with clients
- Ran laboratory equipment and digital x-ray machine
- Drew blood and ran a CBC machine and Idexx General Blood Profiles
- Assisted in monitoring anesthesia and extubating pets after surgery
- Collected and read fecal samples, ear swabs, skin cytologies, skin scrapes
0-5 years of experience
- Receive phone calls, interact directly with clients, and document conversations and relevant information.
- Communicate results with customers, both positive and negative, while maintaining professional and sympathetic attitude.
- Perform assistant duties including blood draws, radiographs, restraining animals, and proper safety and handling to prevent co-worker and patient injury.
- Manage patient rooms, perform diagnostic testing, monitor pets, surgeries, and fill medications simultaneously.
- Document all details of client visit, including concerns and questions, physical status of the patient, and specific doctor actions.
0-5 years of experience
- Assist veterinarian during surgery
- Perform blood draws and place catheters for surgeries
- Complete all necessary blood/lab work and monitor pets while under anesthesia during surgery
- Administered vaccinations
- Prepare, restrain, and perform radiographs
- Set up and monitor pets on IV fluids, ear swabs and microbiology
- Booked appointments, answered questions and problem solved with clients over the phone
10+ years of experience
Demonstrate initiative and responsibility for my work and for others
- Treat all animal patients with love and compassion
- Assist veterinarian in examination and treatment of patients
- Create and maintain various files, detailed records on all patients
- Clean, maintain, and sterilize instruments and equipment
- Communicate with pet owners aiding with education and patient care
0-5 years of experience
- Worked as a veterinary assistant
- Cleaned kennels and the rest of the veterinary practice
- Helped the D.V.M’s to treat the animals brought to the clinics
- Sold products to customers, and assisted them in making choices for their pets
- Assisted and performed blood draws to help achieve a diagnoses for ill pets
- Assisted with surgery
0-5 years of experience
- Provided outstanding customer service.
- Served as a translator for Spanish speaking clientele.
- Thoroughly clean clinic and animal areas daily, including cages, floors, dishes, bedding, etc
- Feed the animals, including providing special diets as needed.
- Maintain inventory of medications, order drugs and treatment supplies.
- Provide a healthy, safe, clean and pleasant environment and facilities for the animals and the public.
- Answered phone calls, scheduled appointments and performed appropriate filing.
0-5 years of experience
Diagnostic equipment competency
- Articulated medical and scientific instructions in layman’s term with clients
- Responded to patient and client needs during on-call after hours
- Trained new hires on standard procedures and practical techniques
- Used computer system applications for recording and processing data
- Achieved clinical application of veterinary medicine
0-5 years of experience
Cleaned and fed over 100 captive bird species/ exotic animals
- Cleaned outside aviaries on property
- Medicated and triaged sick/injured animals
- Assisted manager with intake of animals (analyzed blood samples, weight, etc.)
- Constructed numerous bird cages for optimal care
- Collected weights and feedings on appropriate forms
10+ years of experience
Assistant veterinarian with surgery, appointments, and taking/processing X-rays.
- Schedule clients’ appointments for check-ups and surgery.
- Maintain good records and update charts with correct information
- Placing orders for needed supplies, fill medications
- Communicate with clients (i.e. calming them down or handling good/bad news).
- Billing and paying bills when necessary.(Microsoft Excel/Word)
0-5 years of experience
Gathering and preparing patient urinalysis, ear cytologies and fecal smears
- Assisting with surgeries and radiographs including monitoring anesthesia
- Documenting patient medical histories
- Drawing vaccines, administering subcutaneous fluids, nail trimming and animal restraint
- Dispensing medications and counseling clients on appropriate prevention medications
- Entering client information into the database
0-5 years of experience
Checking patients in, taking vital signs and detailed history of patient
- Assisting in surgical, dental, and x-ray procedures
- Surgical instrument sterilization and assembling various surgical packs
- Lab work analyzing blood, fecal, and urine samples
- Administering vaccines, medications, and filling prescriptions
- Proper animal restraint
- Checking patients out, explaining discharge and after instructions care to pet owners
0-5 years of experience
Work with veterinarians to help assess patient/client needs and establish a medical plan
- Educate clients on maintaining a healthy lifestyle for their pets
- Restraining pets as veterinarian does examination
- Instructing clients how to administer medications prescribed by doctor
- Maintain inventory on prescription foods and pharmaceuticals
- Provide passionate care for hospitalized patients and boarding animals
0-5 years of experience
Retrieved patient history, maintained medical records, maintained patient care
- Obtained extensive knowledge about products and services related to animal care and wellness
- Prepared patients for light anesthetic procedures, recovery of anesthetic patients
- Daily duties to maintain cleanliness around practice
- Restrain animals for protection of team members and doctors
- Receiving and stocking
- Customer relations
0-5 years of experience
Restrained animals for vaccinations, catheters, medical treatments, etc.
- Cleaned, wrapped, and autoclaved tools for surgery and treatments
- Help position and hold animals for x-rays
- Gather medical history from owners and maintained medical records
- Collected samples for diagnostic and IDEXX testing
- Maintain clinic cleanliness
- Answer phone and set up client appointments
0-5 years of experience
Assist Veterinary technician prep animals for surgery: restraint and prep vaccines.
- Recover surgery patients: monitor TPR’s.
- Discharge patients, educate client on post- op information.
- Clean and sanitize kennels, prep kennels for next patient.
- Fill prescriptions, stock supplies, sanitize and prep surgical packs.
- Dust, clean, organize, sweep, mop, and laundry.
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