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Skills

  • Monitoring disease status
  • Fecal, urine and blood testing
  • Business operations
  • Provide veterinary consultation
  • Communications
  • Relationship development
  • Phlebotomy
  • Observing and recording behavior
  • Business Strategy
  • Obedience training

Work Experiences

  • Routine laboratory and diagnostic tests were performed by me.
  • Devised dietary and nutritional plans to help people achieve their ideal weight, promote healing, and improve their overall quality of life.
  • Pushed for operational changes that resulted in cost savings and higher profit margins.
  • Used ultrasound and x-ray to perform imaging and interpret results.
  • Examined animals to see what diseases and injuries they had.
  • Used IDEXX to diagnose diseases and conditions by analyzing bloodwork and sample results.
  • Cleaned the kennels, exam and operating rooms, as well as the animal loading and unloading areas.
  • Was in charge of resolving disagreements and negotiating mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to process new patients and update client records with key information such as program and initiative.
  • Oversaw the clinic's operations, which included vet tech supervision, financial management, scheduling, and appointments.

Summaries

  • Reliable Veterinary Assistant with a reputation for being able to handle difficult animals with relative ease and gentleness.
  • Through education and effective animal population management, compassionate veterinarian dedicated to promoting the humane treatment of animals while maintaining public health and safety.
  • Veterinary Assistant was patient and personable, focusing on building and maintaining trusting relationships with shy, aggressive, and withdrawn animals.
  • Large animal veterinarian with extensive process improvement and strategic planning experience.
  • With 8 years of experience in Veterinary Assistant.
  • Veterinary Assistant with 9 years of successful client relations and cross-functional collaboration experience.
  • Action-oriented with a strong ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences including technology, executives, and business.
  • Dedicated veterinarian with experience in routine and emergency animal health care in rural areas.
  • Knows the best walking routes and dog parks in the area.
  • Offering client relations and workflow optimization expertise derived from volunteer animal care experience.

Accomplishments

  • Effectively utilized cross-species medical knowledge to assist in the handling and treatment of various non-traditional animals.
  • Computer Proficiency: Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supported veterinary professionals by preparing exam rooms, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring all necessary tools were properly sanitized.
  • Developed and maintained a client follow-up system to ensure post-treatment care instructions were properly followed, leading to improved patient recovery rates.
  • Managed and participated in euthanasia procedures with compassion and attention to protocol, ensuring they were performed ethically and humanely.
  • Developed public outreach initiatives to educate the community on initiative.
  • Proactively identified opportunities to improve clinic efficiency, successfully implementing cost-saving measures that reduced overall operating costs by 22%.
  • Trained in mental health awareness to identify early signs of stress or burnout within veterinary staff, promoting well-being in the workplace.
  • Named "Veterinary Assistant of the year" by the Ironclad Systems in 2021.
  • Collaborated with rescue organizations and shelters to provide critical medical care for 11 rescued and rehomed animals, enhancing community outreach.

Affiliations

  • International Council of Nurses
  • Society of Women Engineers
  • Veterinary Cancer Society (VCS)
  • Certification in Animal Handling and Restraint
  • Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC)
  • Fear Free Certification Program
  • Certification in Radiology and Ultrasound for Veterinary Assistants
  • Certification in Exotic Animal Care and Handling
  • Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Society (VECCS)
  • Lions Club

Certifications

  • CompTIA A+ Technician
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
  • Professional Animal Care Certification from Lakeside Partners
  • Association for Project Management (APM)
  • ALAT – Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician Certification
  • Certification in Low Stress Handling for Veterinary Clinics
  • Compassion Fatigue Professional Certification (Veterinary Staff)
  • Certified Veterinary Support Assistant from method

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