TANIKA SPARKS
*************@*****.*** 386-***-**** Homer, LA 71040
Summary
Hardworking and reliable with strong ability. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality.
Skills
• Procedure Support
• Animal Restraint
• Animal Safety
• Gowning and Gloving Procedures
• Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
●• Urgent Care
Customer service and emotional support
●• Cleaning and Sanitizing
●• Client Education
●• Diagnostic Testing
●Post-Surgical Monitoring
●• Patient Recordkeeping
Experiance:
Mountain Emergency Animal Center Blue Ridge, GA Triaged lobby and Customer care : Customer Care Rep
06/2024-03/2025
Volusia County AnimalHospital Daytona Beach, Addressed healthcare needs of animals needing emergency services by coordinating with veterinarians and
following orders.
Veterinary Assistant
09/2012-12/2015
Driftwood Animal Hospital Daytona Beach, Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and FL.
following orders.
Veterinary Assistant
06/2007-12/2023
Work Smart md Hilly Hill, FL Data Entry
01/2004 - 03/2006
• Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
• Ordered medication refills when needed.
• Monitored post-surgical pet care and administered medication under vet direction.
• Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
• Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
• Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
• Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
• Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
• Completed enemas, catheterizations and intravenous feedings.
• Operated radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
• Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-
notch care to each animal.
• Attended regular continuing education courses related to veterinary medicine.
• Helped veterinarians with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
• Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
• Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
• Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
• Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
• Processed confidential client information with discretion and accuracy.
• Reviewed existing databases for outdated or inaccurate information and corrected as necessary.
• Performed data entry of customer orders into database system, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Created spreadsheets for tracking purposes using Microsoft Excel.
• Responded to daily inquiries and requests within mandated timeframe to meet deadlines.
• Translated written documentation and notes into emails and other types of
correspondence.