Veterinary Medicine and Patient Care specialist
Resume:
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Dedicated and Trustworthy veterinary medicine student, currently
working towards my Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree with Illinois University College of Veterinary Medicine Champaign, Illinois. Has Solid understanding of role of veterinarians in interdisciplinary environments. Excellent clinical and people skills. Caring and compassionate Student VET well-versed in Animal anatomy and Animal physiology, Veterinary Medicine fundamentals, Veterinary Medicine prescriptions and careful use and prescribing of opioids and Veterinary Medicine terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, and Pet Owners. And balanced with high-volume task load.
WORK HISTORY
First Year VET MED Student, 11/2022 - Current
Any Veterinary Clinic Or Hospital, Sevierville, TN Sevierville, TN 37876
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WEBSITES,
PORTFOLIOS, PROFILES
SKILLS
JONATHAN
HELTON
Iâ m a current Student with Illinois State University College of Veterinary Medicine
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• I am pursuing my
Graduate Degree (Masters degree) then Re- enrolling in the Online Veterinary Medicine course to help me in becoming a Veterinarian DVM in Tennessee
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• Old Mountain Market Gifts and Sweets and Smell of the
• Smokies candle shop
Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
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Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
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Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
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Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
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Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
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https://ilearning.vetmed.illinois.ed
u
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• 865
• 660 4917
I have excellent skills with
computers, Typing and data Entry,
management and key holder
experience,
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Human and animal vitals, K-9
care. i have excellent skills in
customer
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Service, Sales & Front Desk, Shift
Lead, Supervisor and Registration,
Security Officer and Special Police
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• 4 years)
• Veterinary Technician Experience
• Kennel Experience
• Venipuncture
• Veterinary Assistant
• Patient Care
• Animal Restraint
Experience Administering
Injections
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• Medical Imaging
• Phlebotomy
• Laboratory Experience
• Alzheimer's Care
• Dementia Care
• EMR Systems
• Clerical Experience
• Sales
• Customer service
• Documentation review
Retail Sales Manager, 09/2022 - 10/2022
ExperienceVarietyGroup/Sevier Holdings LLC, Sevierville, TN Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
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Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
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• Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters and IVs. Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
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Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
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Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
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Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
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Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
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Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
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Transported patients between unit rooms and scanning locations for diverse procedures.
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Completed skilled phlebotomy tasks to obtain needed biological specimens for laboratory testing.
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For Old Mountain Market Gifts and Sweets and Smell of the Smokies candle shop on Winfield Dunn Parkway in Sevierville TN, I made $11.00@ hour, 30.85 hours a week
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This company owns a variety of retail shops including, The Axe house Tavern, Neighborhood Beer House,
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Pizza at the cove, old mountain market, Old mountain market gifts and sweets and smell of the smokies candle shop
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I Resigned my Position on 10/23/22 because I was tired of not making more money an hour being a
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• Manager
• The boredom of the shops barely having any customers
• And me trying to run two retail shops by myself without any help And having a lot happening within my family and my momâ s cancer treatments was just too much for me to stay employed with this company.
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Managed day-to-day staffing and handled scheduling for all store employees.
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Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
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• Microsoft Word
• Nursing
• Medication Administration
• Food Preparation
• Animal Care
• Critical Care Experience
• Pet Care
• Time Management
• Insurance Verification
• Veterinary Experience
• Anesthesia
• Surgical procedures
• Veterinary Dental
• Vaccines
• Nail Care
• Microchips
• Dog Handling
• Animal Handling
• Caregiving
• Medical Records
• Dog Training
• Management (Less than 1 year)
• Communication skills
• Care plans
• Hospice Care
• Management (3 years)
• Retail sales
• Cash handling
• Basic math
Inpatient & Outpatient Addiction
Treatment (2 years)
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• ICU Experience
• ICD-10
• Laundry
• Security
• Pet Sitting
• Hospital Experience
• Certifications and Licenses
• Preventive Healthcare
• Mobility Assistance
• Monitoring Telemetry
• EHR Software
• PPE Compliance
• Intramuscular Injections
• Medication Side Effect Knowledge
• Diet and Nutrition
• Emotional Support
• Patient Education
Vet Assistant, 04/2019 - 12/2021
PetIQ, Knoxville, TN
Facilitated high volumes of cash, credit and gift card transactions, verifying cash drawer balance at end of each shift.
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Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
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Greeted all customers cheerfully and asked open-ended questions to ascertain needs.
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Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
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Submitted reports to senior management to aid in business decision-making and planning.
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Assessed sales reports to identify and enhance sales performance, support inventory oversight and capitalize on emerging trends.
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Kept orderly and accurate accounting records by monitoring sales documentation.
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Maintained company's visual merchandise standards through general housekeeping and planograms.
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Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
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Provided strong service to customers, increasing customer loyalty Number%.
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Delivered in-depth information on product features so customers could make educated decisions before purchase.
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• Tightened security around store to reduce shrink and alleviate theft. Analyzed data and profit and loss statements to compose store budget.
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Liaised with sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
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Assisted in driving sales through targeted product presentation and merchandising.
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• I was VET ASST
I helped hold Cats í í Dogs during Veterinary Exams and immunizations
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I was in a team of 4 Veterinary Assistants we drove a mobile Van loaded with Veterinary Medicine Equipment and setup mobile Veterinary Clinics around Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Florida North Carolina, South
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• Carolina, Ohio and Michigan
Providing excellent veterinary medical services and a low affordable cost í í
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• I absolutely loved this Job
• My dream job is to be a Veterinarian DVM
• Verbal and Written Communication
Equipment and Instrument
Sterilizatoin
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• Treatment Preparation
• Medical Procedure Preparation
• Patient Condition Monitoring
• Clear Patient Communication
• Patient Examination
• Medical Recordkeeping
• Measuring Medication Dosages
• Monitoring Vital Signs
• Physician Collaboration
• Compassionate and Caring
• Taking and Recording Vital Signs
• Standard Medical Equipment
• First Aid
• Continuous Education
• Specialized Healthcare Referrals
• Blood Draw and Sample Collection
• Patient Care Assessment
• Medical Supply Management
• Charting and Documentation
• Patient Advocacy
• Direct Patient Care
• Patient Records
• Lab Testing Protocols
• Infection Control
• Team Collaboration
• Information Confidentiality
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Catheter Monitoring
• Immunizations and Vaccinations
• Activities of Daily Living ADLs
• Emergency Response
• Isolation Precautions
• Discharge Planning
• Procedure Assistance
• Test Results Review
• Wound Management
• Anesthetic Administration
• Patient Feeding
• Patient Admission
• Therapy and Counseling
• Interpreting Laboratory Results
• IV Insertion
• Nasogastric Tube Insertion
• Rehabilitation Assistance
• Abdominal Surgery
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
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• Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans. Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
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Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
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Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
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Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
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Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
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Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
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Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
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Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with Type parasitic infections and applied specific medications for itch relief.
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Aided veterinary surgeon with Type and Type surgeries and procedures for domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
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Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
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Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with Job title.
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Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
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Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
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Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
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• Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition. Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
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Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
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• Euthanized terminally ill patients.
Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods.
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• Removed partially exposed foreign objects from skin and feet.
• Convalescent Care
• Swan-Ganz Catheters
• Needs Assessment
• Diagnostic Software
• Nasogastric (NG) Tubes
• Test Interpretations
• Reading Comprehension
• Specimen Preparation
• Infection Control Procedures
• Alternative Treatments
• Surgical Assistance
Prescription Drug
Recommendations
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• Routine Examinations
• Unit Oversight
• Diagnostic Test Evaluations
• Emergency Diagnostics
Kennel Technician/Veterinary Assistant, 03/2019 - 06/2019 Sevier County Humane Society, Gatlinburg, TN
Established and managed physical rehabilitation program for post- surgical patients.
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I take care of Dogs, puppies and kittens and cats at the shelter providing them with food &clean water daily, cleaning and sanitation of kennels, food and water bowls and cleaning animal feces, care for urgent care animals, helping with pet adoptions
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Administering medications, and vaccines, and drawing blood for HW Testing, Parvo and Distemper
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• And doing testing for FHIV/K9HIV
• As well as Evaluation of intakes
• I've also help with Owner surrenders and (DOA) Dead on Arrival
• Pets
I've helped put pet body's in the freezers and load into the incinerator
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• Pretty much everything a
• Vet Tech is already performing
• CE Credits towards Degree hours
Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
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Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
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Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
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Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
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Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
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Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
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Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
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Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
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Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
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Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
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Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags.
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Working Interview, 03/2019 - 03/2019
Knoxville Pet Emergency Clinic, Knoxville, TN
Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
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Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
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Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
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Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
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Worked Number to Number-hour shifts with oversight of Number animals in kennels or holding pens.
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Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
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Boosted animal health for Type and Type by carrying out optimal feeding and watering schedule.
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• Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
• Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking. Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
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Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
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Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
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Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
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Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
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Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
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Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
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Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
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Observed animal details such as size, condition, behavior and eating habits and documented data with Software.
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Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
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Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears and providing other types of basic care.
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Worked with more than Number+ animals each day to provide skilled bathing and grooming services.
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• 1 night of Clinical CE Credits in observance
Cashier and Kennel Technician, 06/2013 - 07/2015
Pet Sense, Sevierville, TN
• I did however, learn diagnostics, radiology, jugular caths and
• Emergency Veterinary Care.
Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
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Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
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• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts. Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
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• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment. Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
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Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
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Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
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I check customers out at register, clean, mop store take out trash, stock items, clean restrooms, clean feline kennels daily, and clean the grooming salon area.
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Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
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Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
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Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
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Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
•
Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
•
Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
•
Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
•
Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags.
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Worked Number to Number-hour shifts with oversight of Number animals in kennels or holding pens.
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Boosted animal health for Type and Type by carrying out optimal feeding and watering schedule.
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• Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean. Veterinary Assistant, 06/2019 - 07/2019
Voluteer Animal Hospital, Knoxville, TN
• Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking. Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
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Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
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Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
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Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
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Observed animal details such as size, condition, behavior and eating habits and documented data with Software.
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Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
•
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
•
• Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans. Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
•
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
•
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
•
Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
•
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
•
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
•
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
•
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
•
Aided veterinary surgeon with Type and Type surgeries and procedures for domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
•
Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with Type parasitic infections and applied specific medications for itch relief.
•
Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with Job title.
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EDUCATION
Certificate in Basic animal care and psychology, Veterinary Medicine
(Pre-Veterinarian), 11/2022
Alison Career College - Remote
Certificate in Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPht), Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian), 12/2022
Alison Career College - Online
Veterinary Medicine Diploma, Veterinary Medicine (Pre- Veterinarian), 12/2022
Alison Career College - Online
GED, General Studies, 01/2011
Aberdeen Academy - Phoenix, AZ
Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, 11/2022 University of Illinois At Champaign CVM - Champaign, IL Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
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Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
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Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
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Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
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Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
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• Euthanized terminally ill patients.
Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods.
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• Removed partially exposed foreign objects from skin and feet. Established and managed physical rehabilitation program for post- surgical patients.
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• Continuing education in Veterinary Medicine
All required requisites upon entry into Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine completed in Veterinary Medicine,
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Completed all required courses and training as required upon admission to College of Veterinary Medicine in Veterinary Medicine.
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• Awarded generalized education diploma
• Continuing education in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinarian DVM
CERTIFICATIONS
â ¢ Administration, Medical Administration and Records Supervisor, Key holder, (8 years) â ¢ Medical Terminology (Less than 1 year) â ¢ Animal Care (3 years) â ¢ Receptionist (5 years) â ¢ Scheduling (4 years) â ¢ Inventory (7 years) â ¢ Customer Service Skills (10+ years) â ¢ Outlook (5 years) â ¢ Computer Skills (10+ years) â ¢ training (8 years) â ¢ Sales Management (3 years) â ¢ Photography (2 years) â ¢ Veterinary Experience (3 years) â ¢ Pet Care (10+ years) â ¢ Future Farmers of America "FFA" (4 years) â ¢ Small Animal Care Vocational class at Sevier County High School (, American Red Cross Cat and Dog First aid CPR May 2019 to May 2020 American Red Cross Cat/Dog First-aid CPR Certified May 2019 to May 2023 BLS Certification ACLS Certification Concealed Carry Certificate May 2022 to Present Veterinary Medicine Diploma November 2022 to Present ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Emphasis, In small and large Animal Medicine .
• Authorized to work in the US for any employer
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