Christina Richardson
Wilkesport,ON
Summary
Adept Veterinary Assistant with proven expertise in emergency care and surgical support honed at Discovery Animal Hospital. Excels in patient care, demonstrating exceptional animal handling and client communication skills. Achieved a 20% increase in client satisfaction through dedicated support and efficient management of surgical procedures. Specializes in anesthesia monitoring and compassionate client education, ensuring high standards of animal safety and welfare.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Discovery Animal Hospital
Petrolia, Ontario
08.2017 - Current
- Monitored vital signs of patients during surgery or recovery periods.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures in a humane manner.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Delivered attentive, courteous service to promote overall patron satisfaction.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners when needed.
- Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Provided basic care and maintenance for animals in the facility.
- Performed administrative tasks related to filing paperwork and scheduling appointments.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Prepared food for animals according to instructions from veterinarian or pet owners.
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
- Assisted with surgical preparation including prepping the animal for surgery.
- Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
- Stocked supplies necessary for veterinary treatments.
- Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
- Ordered laboratory tests requested by veterinarian such as urinalysis, fecal exams, cultures .
- Maintained medical records on each animal seen in clinic.
- Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Education
Professional Pet Stylist - Pet Stylist
Pet's Beautiful Inc.
London, ON07-2010
Diploma - Veterinary Medical Office Administration
University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus
Ridgetown, ON05-2008
Skills
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Reception support
- Emergency and preventive care
- Surgical procedures and support
- Animal restraint
- Patient bathing
- Animal handling
- Pharmacy inventory
- Reception area maintenance
- Diagnostic imaging
- Procedure support
- Client education
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Euthanasia assistance
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Sanitation protocols
- Parasite control
- Tick removal
- Appointment scheduling
- Surgical assistance
- Animal grooming
- Reception duties
- Post operative care
- Medical record-keeping
- Urgent care
- Animal safety
- Physical examinations
- Preventative medicine
- Client communication
- Radiology techniques
- Laboratory procedures
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Discovery Animal Hospital
08.2017 - Current
Professional Pet Stylist - Pet Stylist
Pet's Beautiful Inc.
Diploma - Veterinary Medical Office Administration
University of Guelph, Ridgetown Campus
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