Assistant Office
Resume:
Kimberly L. Rotter
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
ablmkq@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
A full-time Veterinarian Office Assistant position, where I can
utilize my background and skills to make a positive contribution.
Profile
. Almost nineteen years employment with the City of Los Angeles Zoo
Department, working in several different divisions acquiring a
diverse list of skills, including administrative, office
management, educational, animal husbandry and nursing.
. Over five years experience working in an office environment,
including managing medical records for the zoo's animal collection
and working in the front office of a small animal practice.
. Expertise with city purchasing gained from ten years of supply
ordering for the Zoo's veterinary hospital, with a current
$200,000.00 annual ordering budget.
. Skilled in office and hospital management practices after ten years
of multi-tasking at the hospital, most of that time spent in a
newer, 13.4 million dollar, 29,000 square foot facility.
. Computer competent and proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and
PowerPoint, MedArks, and internet use.
. Excellent writing and researching abilities; authored an article
published in Zoo View, Winter 2006.
. Extremely trustworthy and discrete as evidenced by being entrusted
with managing a large volume of pharmaceuticals and participating
in high-profile, controversial medical cases.
. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, frequently in animal
emergency life or death situations.
. Cooperative and flexible team player, but equally effective and at
ease working independently.
. Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable interfacing with people
from of all levels of management, as well as outside colleagues,
vendors, and the general public.
Employment History
. 1991-2010 LOS ANGELES ZOO AND BOTANICAL GARDENS, Los
Angeles, CA
Registered Veterinary Technician (2005-
2010), Health Center
Helped manage the hospital facilities and oversaw
supply ordering.
Animal Keeper (1998-2005), Animal Care
and Health Center
Worked independently caring for exhibit animals, but
also as part of a team
within the veterinary department as quarantine keeper
and veterinary assistant.
Recreation Assistant /Office Manager
(1994-1998), Health Center
Managed the hospital's office and medical records,
supply ordering.
Recreation Assistant/Camp Counselor
(1991-1993), Education
Taught youth groups conservation through educational
activities and tours.
. 1984-89, 1993-95 NOREDA ANIMAL CLINIC, Northridge, CA
Veterinary Assistant/Front Office Clerk
Assisted with all aspects of running the hospital and
training new staff.
Education
. 2004 Safecapture Workshop on Chemical Immobilization of
Animals:Multi-Species
. 1996 Animal Keeper Training Class, Los Angeles City
College
. 1993 B.S., Environmental Biology, California State
University Northridge
Concentrated work in field studies, research, and
scientific paper writing.
. 1984 City of Los Angeles Animal Control High School Work
Studies Class
Semester long course during weekends including
lecture and volunteer work.
Additional Qualifiers
. Registered Veterinary Technician license, State of California
. Certified diver, County of Los Angeles and NAUI.
. Experienced with operating hydraulic lifts and driving carts, vans,
and stake bed trucks.
. Capable of lifting upwards of fifty pounds.
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