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Skillful Veterinarian Assistant resume

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Professional Summary
Animal lover with care, patience and concern for all pets.
Skills
  • Vet tech background
  • Upbeat and energetic
  • Trustworthy
  • Compassionate
  • Responsible
Work History
November 2007-November 2008 Veterinarian Assistant | Town & Country Veterinary Hospital | Tazewell, VA Assisted in the examination and administering  of medications to cats and dogs, performing tasks in surgery and x-ray examinations. Maintained a clean work and pet environment. Answering calls and scheduling of exams and surgery.
April 2001-November 2007 Customer Service Representative | AT&T Wireless | Lebanon, VA Communication with wireless customers in regard to billing, statements, plans and devices. Handled incoming calls in a professional and courteous manner with customer satisfaction.
Education
1998 High School Diploma: Honaker High School, Honaker, VA

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Job-winning Veterinarian Assistant resume

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Summary

Enthusiastic animal care professional with a track record for maintaining exceptional relationships with the public.  High ability to multi-task and incredibly focused on getting results in a timely matter. A real go-getter and upbeat team member.  Who has knowledge of the care, control and handling of dogs and other animals.  Who has experience with recognizing symptoms of Rabies and quarantine methods and procedures.  Reputation for accountability, and flexibility.  Professional with exceptional interpersonal skills who takes pride in the employer they work for.

Highlights
  • Up to date rabies titer 
  • Ability to recognize the signs and symptoms of various zoonotic diseases
  • Experience in medicating and administering vaccinations in dogs and cats
  • Experience with assisting during euthanasia
  • General knowledge of laws, and ordinances
  • Computer proficiency
  • Excellent record keeping capabilities
  • Experience with handling fractious dogs and cats safely
Experience
Veterinarian Assistant / Training Coordinator 10/2016 to Current Chesdin Animal Hospital Dinwiddie, VA
  • Supports animal care by determining animal requirements; assisting during examinations and surgeries; feeding, medicating, and caring for animals; maintaining supplies and equipment.
  • Supports animal examinations by assembling required supplies and instruments; securing and bringing animals to examination room; restraining animals; providing assistance as directed; explaining animal's status to customer.
  • Courteous, professional, and empathetic customer service.
  • Provide essential training for staff, to include OSHA requirements.
Patient Service Representative 12/2015 to 10/2016 Southside Urology Colonial Heights, VA
  • Conduct patient interviews to obtain current registration information and insurance verification
  • Provide financial consultations for patients
  • Set up payment plans, follow up with patients on any outstanding balances.
  • Cashier, collect coinsurance/copay/deductibles
  • Patient files and records management.
Associate - part time 04/2015 to 12/2015 Grantiques Colonial Heights, VA
  • Set up, track inventory in store, and at estate sales; arrange displays
  • Collect payments, give change, provide receipts
  • Assist customers with merchandise, provide exceptional customer service
Patient Service Representative 08/2013 to 02/2015 New Hanover Regional Medical Center Wilmington, NC
  • Scheduled appointments; Verify insurance eligibility
  • Collect co-pays, provide receipts and log them appropriately at time of check in
  • Provide necessary forms to patients, review for accuracy, and notify clinical staff when patient is ready
Registration Representative 01/2009 to 07/2013 Southside Regional Medical Center Petersburg, VA
  • Conduct patient interviews to obtain current registration information and insurance verification
  • Set up payment plans, follow up with patients on any outstanding balances
  • Cashier, collect coinsurance/copay/deductibles
DMV and Billing Clerk 04/2008 to 12/2008 Colonial Honda Colonial Heights, VA
  • Processed all DMV work for two dealerships, re-assigned vehicle titles
  • Processed retail deals such as finalizing, and lien payoffs
  • Handle any customer and or bank calls regarding DMV work
Sales Administrator 05/2004 to 03/2008 Colonial Honda Chester, VA
  • Managed all used and new car inventory, processed all paperwork
  • Handled all vendors and organized all auctions held on property
  • Assisted wholesalers and used car manager when needed
Education
High School Diploma: General Studies 2003 Dinwiddie High School Dinwiddie, VA, USA

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Experienced Veterinarian Assistant resume

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Professional Summary
Motivated veterinary technician student with wide-ranging abilities relating to animal care and animal medicine. Hopefully trying to find a part-time job to be able to have more support while taking online classes.
Skills
  • Upbeat and energetic
  • Flexible
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Life-long pet owner
  • Resourceful
  • Enthusiastic
  • Responsible
  • Works well outdoors
  • Confident
  • Patient
  • Team player
  • Organized
  • Trustworthy
  • Self-motivated
Work History
Volunteer 09/2012 to 05/2013
 River City Pet Hospital – Marietta, Oh
  • Fed and exercised animals each day.
  • Kept clear and accurate records on animal behavior, food intake and medications.
  • Retained customers by calling and sending reminder cards for appointments.
  • Advised owners regarding animal care and supplementary training at home.
  • Updated client records and added appointments to company calendar.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.
  • Managed specific animal diets in consultation with a veterinarian.
  • Administered medications as directed by veterinary staff.
  • Cleaned animal enclosures and performed minor maintenance.
  • Observed animals' physical conditions to detect illness.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed logs and inventories of animals, food and equipment.
  • Greeted customers in a pleasant manner and escorted them to the examination room.
  • Cleaned and maintained laboratory area.
  • Interpreted test results and explained them to pet owners.
  • Filled prescriptions and coordinated refills for clients.
  • Weighed and examined animals and recorded information in files.
  • Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals in collaboration with the veterinarian.
  • Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
  • operated diagnostic equipment such as a microscope
  • collected body tissue, feces, blood, urine and other bodily fluids needed for analysis
  • sterilized instruments and equipment for necessary procedures
Kennel Tech 07/2013 to Current
 Humane Society of the Ohio Valley – Marietta, Oh
  • Examined animals to determine the nature of disease and injuries.
  • Brushed, bathed and conditioned animals' coats.
  • Kept clear and accurate records on animal behavior, food intake and medications.
  • Advised owners regarding animal care and supplementary training at home.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.
  • Evaluated animals to determine their temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
  • Managed specific animal diets in consultation with a veterinarian.
  • Administered medications as directed by veterinary staff.
  • Cleaned animal enclosures and performed minor maintenance.
  • Observed animals' physical conditions to detect illness.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels, equipment and work areas.
  • Unloaded and taken care of animals received from animal control and public
  • administered medications and immunizations to the shelter animals.
  • Relieved stress from living in a shelter environment by walking, playing and tending to dogs. Recorded activity and noted any unusual behavior or medical issues
  • Operated diagnostic equipment such as a microscope
  • Collected blood for diagnostic testing such as heartworm testing and combo testing ( I am the only one in the shelter able to do these tasks)
Part-time Veterinarian Assistant 12/2014 to Current
 Colegate Woods Veterinary Hospital – Marietta, Oh
  • Fed and exercised animals each day.
  • Kept clear and accurate records on animal behavior, food intake and medications
  • Called customers for reminders for appointments the next day
  • Updated client records and added appointments to company calendar.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment at all times.
  • Managed specific animal diets in consultation with a veterinarian.
  • Administered medications as directed by veterinary staff.
  • Observed animals' physical conditions to detect illness.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed logs and inventories of animals, food and equipment.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment for necessary procedures.
  • Performed routine laboratory and diagnostic tests.
  • Cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms
  • Collected body tissue, feces, blood, urine or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
Education
high school diploma: 2013 Marietta High School - Marietta, Oh

 

  • graduated with a cumulative gpa of 3.8
  • emphasis in science; honors classes in biology and chemistry
  • coursework in Animal Science and Technology
  • member of National Honor Society
  • member of FFA; won such awards- Star Chapter Farmer, Outstanding Senior, Greenhand FFA degree, Chapter FFA degree, State FFA degree and recently awarded (2015) American FFA degree (the highest award given for outside work in FFA at the national level; 2nd person ever to be awarded this from Marietta High School)
studying to become a L.V.T: veterinary technology Current Penn Foster College -

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