Veterinary Assistant or Veterinary Receptionist Resume

Carol Fairchild 408-***-**** 408-***-**** **************@*****.***

Summary

I am eager to work within a team of dedicated animal care professionals. I desire a position with an opportunity to broaden my knowledge of animal care, and to be kind to both clients and staff. I am willing to adjust my schedule to cater to the company’s needs.

Personal Traits:

• Responsible and self-motivated. High level of integrity and strong work ethic.

• Long term goal to become an RVT with a BS degree.

Computer Experience:

• Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, Oracle, Shelter Buddy, Via Shelter Software.

• Can install computer programs, printers, and repair certain computer problems.

Training:

American Red Cross: Pet First Aid, and CPR / AED for the Health Care Provider.

Humane Society: Dog 101 and Parvo Protcol.

Foster Calm: 16 hour Wilderness First Aid.

Foothill College X-ray: 3 months Clinical training plus Radiation Physics

Animal experience:

Humane Society of Silicon Valley in Spay/Neuter clinic. 1/2009 - present

• Current volunteer Receptionist working directly with clients, answering questions, scheduling appointments, balancing cash drawer, handling payments, dispensing post-surgery medication instructions, updating computer records.

• Assist Techs with preparing surgical packs and vaccines.

Pet Sitting - Ongoing:

• Pet medication administration including pills, subcutaneous fluids and shots.

• Pet care: dog, cat, guinea pig, birds, rats, amphibians, reptiles, fish, and

aquarium care.

Previous experience: School and Professional:

Foothill College student: Full-time 2007–2008, part-time 2008-present.

• Veterinary terminology, Medical terminology, microbiology, Veterinary Assistant,

etc.

ZK Celltest. 2004 - 2005

Office Manager: Receptionist, bookkeeping (QuickBooks), banking, shipping & receiving.

WJ Communications, Inc. (formerly Watkins-Johnson Co, Palo Alto), Milpitas, CA 1988 – 2004

Title: Senior Test technician and Lead Test Technician

• Created and maintained all test group records, updated computer records and

databases,

scheduled and supervised daily group activities.

• Interfaced with Vendors, Repair groups, Engineering, Management, and Customers.

• Test products and train employees.

EDUCATION

Foothill College

Cleveland Institute of Electronics

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