Jennifer Peterson
Santee, Ca 92071
Objective: Veterinary Assistant
Work Experience
ABC Veterinary Hospital San Diego, Ca 858-***-****
Veterinary Assistant
Open/Close hospital, pull charts for the day, check in surgery pets,
restrain pets for procedures such as, blood draws, vaccines, ear
treatments, eye exams. Client communication, explain treatment plans,
vaccine protocols, fill prescriptions, and set appointments.
Sorrento Valley Pet Cemetery San Diego, Ca 619-***-****
Office Assistant
Responsibilities include answering phones and contacting clients regarding
the care of their deceased pets. Drive company vehicles to pick up and
receive pets at veterinary offices, and homes. 24hr on call status. Prepare
pets for burials and cremation, load, unload, and process pet remains.
Animal Medical Center El Cajon, Ca 619-***-****
Overnight Kennel Lead
Duties included overseeing the overnight kennel staff, exercising the
animals, keeping kennels clean, monitoring boarded animals, handling
animals in URI ward, as well as general cleaning of hospital: eg. laundry,
dishes, and facilities.
San Marcos Animal Medical Center San Marcos, Ca 760-***-****
Veterinary Assistant
Assisted in exam room and treatment area, prepared animals for surgery,
cleaned and prepared surgery and exam rooms. Administered post op
injections, oral, eye, and ear medications. Assisted in blood draws and
managed out-sourced lab work.
Shadowridge Veterinary Hospital Vista, Ca 760-***-****
Kennel Attendant
Maintained kennels and animals: Fed, watered, walked and played with
boarding animals. Assisted vet with animal restrain for procedures. Bathed
and groomed animals.
Lee-Mar Aquarium & Pet Supplies Vista, Ca 760-***-****
Customer Service, Data Entry
Office assistant, answering phones, order taking and fielded customer
inquiries. handled faxing and filing. Learned specific computer and office
skills, including Windows, and Excel. Dealt with order processing and order
shipping through UPS and Fedex.
Education
Escondido High School, Diploma 1995
Palomar Community College, Small Business Management 1995
Escondido ROP, Veterinary Assistant certificate 2004
Personal experience
I have been an animal lover all my life and enjoying working closely with
them. I've chosen this field as my occupation and plan to continue my
Veterinary education to grow in the industry. I appreciate the opportunity
to show my enthusiasm for the care and well-being of animals.