Anna Semko

• Assisted veterinarians during exams, surgeries, and treatments, including post-operative monitoring and recovery, ensuring high-quality patient care.
• Assisted with weekly neuter/spay surgeries by preparing surgical sites through shaving in cats and dogs and passing the necessary surgical instruments
• Performed blood draws and collected urine and stool samples
• Provided information to patients and their families regarding care plans, procedures, and follow-up home care instructions
• Checked in 10+ patients daily, gathering essential information from owners, such as vaccination records and reasons for their visit.
• Communicated effectively with veterinarians and team members using precise veterinary medical terminology, facilitating accurate understanding and collaboration.
• Safely and confidently handled animals of various species using humane restraint techniques to reduce stress and ensure safety during procedures.
• Performed injections (IM, SC, IV) and positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as X-rays, maintaining patient safety and comfort.
• Restocked and managed medical supplies, ensuring seamless operations and minimizing procedural delays.
• Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of exam rooms, kennels, and all facility areas, adhering to high hygiene standards.

• Trained 50+ employees on pet nutrition and company products, improving team knowledge and product advocacy
• Prepared and delivered presentations on research findings to diverse audiences, effectively communicating complex scientific information
• Conducted literature reviews on veterinary science and nutrition to contribute actionable insights to ongoing research projects.
• Assisted the support department with product-related issues, ensuring accurate and timely resolutions.
• Applied critical thinking to overcome research challenges, proposing innovative solutions that streamlined project workflows.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve Scientific Veterinary Department goals

Company Overview: Alden-Vet is a modern veterinary clinic with a medical and diagnostic base considered one of the best in Ukraine

• Prepared animals for surgical procedures, monitored and administered anesthesia during the operations, and cared for the animals in the postoperative recovery phase
• Explained common vaccines and vaccination protocols to clients
• Placing IV catheters
• Performed injections via IM, SC, and IV
• Educated animal owners regarding feeding, general care, and medical conditions
• Maintained and sterilized all surgical instruments and equipment
• Provided excellent customer service regularly, including preparing medications and communicating information about their purpose and dosages, giving instructions for aftercare