Ashilta Kumar
Edmonton,AB
Summary
Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages and managing supplies. Meets animal needs with compassion and love for every creatures. Offers excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Angel Animal Hospital
Surrey, BC
11.2019 - 03.2024
- Responsibilities included: Animal Handling and restraining (aggressive patients), Blood collection, IV catheter placements, Placing endotracheal tubes, Radiographs, Assisted and monitored surgeries including routine spays and neuters, Orthopedic surgeries, Dental cleaning, Experience with in house and external lab equipment, Client communication and payments, Intake and discharge of surgical patients and appointments, Cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment, Dispensing medications
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Recorded patient food and water intake and output levels on a daily basis.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
Education
Veterinary assistant program - Veterinary Health Care Assistant
Granville College
Vancouver, BC01-2020
High School Diploma -
Tavua College
Fiji Islands12-2015
Bachelors of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Husbandry -
Fiji National University
Skills
- Reception Area Maintenance
- Animal restraint
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Client Communication
- Appointment Scheduling
- Animal Nutrition
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Animal Handling
- Medical record-keeping
- Veterinary Terminology
Position Applying For
Veterinary assistant
References
- Dr. Harjinder Sekhon, 604-930-4442, info@angelvets.ca, Angel Animal Hospital
- Dr. Kirandeep Gosal, +1 408-425-7341, gosalkiran@hotmail.com, Angel Animal Hospital
- Dr. Sukhmeen Dhot, +1 604-355-2312
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Angel Animal Hospital
11.2019 - 03.2024
Veterinary assistant program - Veterinary Health Care Assistant
Granville College
High School Diploma -
Tavua College
Bachelors of Veterinary Medicine & Animal Husbandry -
Fiji National University
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