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.
Enthusiastic animal care professional successful at managing various responsibilities in fast-paced settings. Offers well-developed skills in organization, time management and relationship-building. Calm in crises with skills to reassure owners and provide urgent care.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Cypress street animal hospital
Vancouver
11.2021 - 12.2023
Assisted veterinarians during examinations and surgical procedures.
Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment and waiting areas.
Handled animal restraint for examinations and vaccinations.
Prepared and administered medications as directed by veterinary staff.
Educated pet owners on proper care and preventive health measures.
Monitored animal recovery post-surgery and reported observations to veterinarians.
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.
Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
Office Assistant
Green Organic + natural market
Vancouver
10.2019 - 10.2021
Managed daily customer inquiries and provided product information.
Organized inventory and ensured proper labeling of organic products.
Assisted in maintaining a clean and welcoming store environment.
Processed transactions accurately at the cash register.
Supported team members with stocking shelves and arranging displays.
Collaborated with staff to enhance customer service strategies.
Maintained communication with vendors regarding product availability and orders.
Veterinary Receptionist
Anonymous company
Maple Ridge
Greeted clients and their pets upon arrival at the veterinary clinic.
Scheduled appointments and managed the front desk efficiently.
Assisted veterinarians with patient intake and medical history collection.
Processed payments and handled client inquiries regarding services offered.
Coordinated communication between clients and veterinary staff effectively.
Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
Processed payments from clients including cash, credit cards, and checks.
Filed medical records in an organized manner for easy access when needed.
Provided customer service by answering questions related to pet care and medications prescribed by the veterinarian.
Monitored front desk operations to ensure smooth flow of traffic during peak hours.
Worked with clients to processes all financial transactions.
Maintained inventory of pet products such as food, treats, toys, collars, leashes.