Assistant Animal

ELISA AGUIRRE

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Fort Hood, TX

708-***-**** **************@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking an opportunity to employ, utilize, and further my learned skills as a Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Attendant.

EDUCATION

ABC Certified Veterinary Assistant - 2016

Animal Behavior College, Santa Clarita, CA

SKILLS

● Fluent in Spanish, oral and written

● Excellent empathy and communication skills

● Ability to handle emergency situations in calm manner

● General understanding of directional terminology

● Animal restraint

EXPERIENCE

Veterinary Assistant Externship, (90 Hours) July 2016-August 2016 CAMP PENDLETON VETERINARY TREATMENT FACILITY – 200 Vandergrift Blvd. Camp Pendleton North, CA 92055

● Restrained animals during examinations and during administration of injections.

● Performed grooming duties, such as, bathing and assisting in nail trimming.

● Collected TPR and delivered chief complaints to veterinarian.

● Maintained exam room using aseptic technique.

● Provided assistance in surgery room.

● Prepared vaccines for the incoming patients.

● Prepared patients for procedure.

● Filled prescriptions.

● Kennel cleaning.

Kennel Attendant, February 2018-June 2018

FLOSSMOOR ANIMAL HOSPITAL—19581 Governors Hwy

• Maintained cleanliness of hospital using aseptic technique.

• Bathed dogs.

• Administered medication to boarded animals.

• Fed appropriate diet to each animal.

• Provided vet or vet technician assistance in restraining.

• Maintained work area organized and clean.

• Fill out cage cards accurately.

• Report condition of boarding animals to vet or vet technicians.

• Properly sanitized cages and runs in a timely manner. REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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