Veterinary Assistant

Location:

Posted:

April 28, 2021

Laura Olson

Phone: 858-***-**** Email: *************@*****.***

Qualifications:

· Proficient in proper animal restraint for dogs and cats.

· Completed Veterinary Assistant program at Pima Medical Institute.

· Familiar with Cornerstone software. Cross-trained with reception to help provide good customer service.

· Comfortable educating clients about their pets needs and the doctor’s recommendations.

· Excellent communication skills, punctual, works well without supervision, strong work ethic.

· Receptionist Experience.

· Currently attending school to become a Registered Veterinary Technician in California.

RVT License received in October 2020 /Fear free Certification

Experience:

January 2018 – December 2019 Rancho San Carlos Pet Clinic San Diego, CA

Veterinary Assistant

December2018-present Banfield

Registered Veterinary Technician

· Restrain cats and dogs for various treatments and procedures.

· Perform anal gland expressions and nail trims.

· Collect laboratory samples, such as blood and urine. Create lab requests in Cornerstone.

· Perform ear cleanings and apply ear medication.

· Escort clients to exam rooms, obtain brief medical history, get patient weight and temperature.

· Draw up vaccinations, administer vaccinations. Administer medication PO, SQ, IV.

· Enter treatments, notes, and prompts into the patient medical record.

· Position patients for radiographs. Retrieve radiographs from CR digital x-ray system.

· Take care of all boarding animals during weekend treatments. Keyholder to the practice.

· Set up for surgery, as well as clean up after surgery. Clean anesthetic monitoring equipment.

· Cleansing, lubricating, wrapping, and sterilizing of surgical instruments and surgical packs.

· Maintain hospital cleanliness, maintain hospital equipment.

· Log equipment maintenance in logbook. Perform weekly laboratory backup procedures.

Education:

Pima Medical Institute – Veterinary Technology Program – August 2018 to August 2019

Pima Medical Institute – Veterinary Assistant Program – Graduated January 2018

Southwestern College – Achieved CNA certification – December 2014

Western Medical Training Center RNA and HHA – January 2015

Brightwood College: Phlebotomy National Certification and California License

Complete Work History available upon request

References available upon request