AB Alisha Becker

Mystic, CT ***** 860-***-**** ad3yxh@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Reliable Veterinary Assistant known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease and gentleness. Create individualized play sessions for high energy dogs. Willing to take on additional shifts while providing great care to animals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 11 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated candidate with extensive experience providing support to animals. Skilled in monitoring animal vitals and meeting task deadlines. Highly organized and works well in team environments. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

SKILLS Patient Bathing

Reminder Calls

Animal Diagnostics

Veterinary Care

Passing Surgical Instruments

Lab Operations

Surgical Procedure Support

Animal Surgery

Animal Restraining

Medication Administration

Pet Feeding and Care

File and Records Management

Animal Vaccinations

Vaccination Administration

Pre-Anesthetic Preparation

Skin Condition Diagnosis and

Treatment

Emergency Situations

Dietary Needs

Gowning and Gloving Procedures

Basic Animal Care

Patient Discharges

Restraint Techniques

Dental Prophylaxis

Skin Scraping

Daily Logs

Cleaning and Sanitizing

Feeding and Watering

Caregiving Routines

Clean Kennels

Medication Inventory

Management

Patient Care Plans

Endotracheal Tubes

Anesthetic Administration

Assistance

Pet Waste Removal

Emergency Surgery

Fluorescein Staining

Laundry Duties

Patient Care Monitoring

Client Satisfaction

Tooth Extraction

Microchip Administration

Medical Transports

High-Pressure Environments

Towel Folding

Reading Comprehension

Examine Animals

Reception Area Maintenance

Veterinary Standards and

Procedures

Emergency First Aid

Digital Radiographs

Subcutaneous Injections

Tumor Removal

Patient Flow Management

Surgical Counts

Medical Triage

Client Education

Urgent Care

Careful Restraint

Physical Rehabilitation

Emergency Room Procedures

Preventive Medicine

Microscopic Examination

Education Materials

Radiographic Testing

IV Administration

Blood Sample Collection

Topical Anesthetic

Monitor Recovery

Patient Check-Ins

Sterilize Instruments

External Cardiac Massage

Dietary Restrictions

Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing

Phlebotomy

Social Perceptiveness

WORK HISTORY VETERINARY ASSISTANT 04/2011 to 4/2023 Clark Veterinary Hospital 445 Shore Rd Old Lyme CT 06371 Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.

Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments. Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications. Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.

Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic. Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing. Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases. Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis. Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition. Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.

Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.

Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.

Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.

Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals. Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.

Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.

Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans. Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment. Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions. Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.

Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals. Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.

Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.

Followed safety protocols for handling animals.

Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.

Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.

Monitored laboratory animal behavior and health.

Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.

Observed animals for signs of distress or illness. Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance. Assisted with adoption process and post-adoption follow-up, providing support and addressing any arising issues.

Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.

Performed testing and completed blood counts.

Restrained animals for examination and treatment.

Prepared animals for surgical procedures.

4/2023 to current- Pieper Memorial Middletown as Oncology Tech. Current responsibilities are placing IV cath and admistering chemo. Making sure animals are comfortable and taken care of. Holding for ultrasound and X-ray procedures. Intubating animals for anesthesia and monitoring vitals.

EDUCATION Animal Science

Penn Foster, Scottsdale,AR

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