"Ciri" Coriena Dickson
Veterinary Assistant/ Receptionist
438 Oak St, Sherwood Park,AB
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Summary
Proactive Veterinary Assistant/ Veterinary Receptionist with extensive experience in diagnostic imaging, medication administration, and surgical assistance. Skilled in euthanasia assistance, equipment sterilization, and emergency care procedures. Bringing strong multitasking abilities, compassionate client support, and efficient office management to advance in the veterinary field. Multitasking individual willing to work any shift day/ night and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 10 years of animal care experience. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Lakeview Animal Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Ensured optimal animal care by assisting in surgeries, which included preparing operating rooms, sterilizing instruments, and providing post-operative care.
- Reduced stress for animals undergoing treatment, employing gentle handling techniques and creating calm environment.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
ER Veterinary Receptionist Training
Century Park Animal Hospital
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Facilitated smooth daily operations by answering incoming calls, directing inquiries, and taking messages for veterinarians as needed.
- Provided compassionate support during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions or emergency visits, establishing trust with clients.
- Assisted in training new staff members on reception procedures and software systems, contributing to overall team success.
- Streamlined office operations for increased efficiency by organizing files and maintaining a clean reception area.
- Increased accuracy of medical records by diligently updating patient information during each visit.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster
USA08.2025
Biology - Veterinary Health Care Assistant
CDI College
Calgary08.2023
Skills
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Equipment Sterilization
- Medical Charting
- Post-surgical Monitoring
- Emergency and preventive care
- Surgical Assistance
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Medical record-keeping
- Patient Flow Management
- Client Communication
Certification
- Dog 101 - Dog and Cat First Aid/CPR/AED
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification
- WHIMIS
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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