Hannah Goddard
Hemet
Summary
Experienced Veterinary Assistant delivering exceptional patient care through effective monitoring, procedural support, and nursing skills. Strong focus on critical thinking, cross-training, compassionate communication, with a mindset focused on continuing education and bettering veterinary medicine.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospital
Temecula
10.2023 - Current
- Delivered compassionate veterinary care from front desk to surgery.
Assisted in patient rooms by gathering history and vital signs, facilitating exams. - Administered vaccinations, performed venipuncture, and conducted guided cystocentesis. Conducted eye testing, skin cytologies, ear cytologies, and radiograph procedures using hands-free training. Managed in-house lab work, and communicated with team regarding patient status.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Executed sedation procedures, including administration and monitoring of sedatives.
- Applied bandages and managed wound care effectively.
- Supported surgical operations by conducting pre-anesthetic exams and preparing patients for procedures. Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Educated pet owners on proper care, nutrition, and medication administration. Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Trained new veterinary staff and students on office and medical procedures and requirements.
Veterinary Assistant
Vail Ranch Veterinary Hospital
Temecula
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Originally hired on as reception, then moved to rooms with the doctor. Duties included gathering history on patients, assisting in doctor exams and treatment, producing estimates for treatment plans, filling medications and prescriptions.
- Reception duties include checking in clients, charging out clients, explaining medications, confirming appointments, canceling appointments, scheduling and rescheduling.
- Treatment duties included giving vaccines, suture removals, blood draws, running labs, restraining, as well as some kennel tech duties.
After School Program Leader
Think Together, Inc
Temecula
11.2021 - 06.2023
- Lead Program leader for 4th and 5th grade students. Responsible for care, education, and leading them towards a future in college and career. Provided the students with extended education, helping them better their future.
- Supervised and supported students during homework and enrichment sessions.
- Led engaging after-school activities for diverse groups of students.
- Organized events that promoted teamwork and social skills among students.
Intern
Reginald Rasner, DVM
Hemet
01.2018 - 03.2018
- Rode along with equine vet during breeding season that specialized in embryo transfers and horse breeding.
- Observed and occasionally assisted with ultrasounds, follicle reading, plasma transfusions, etc. when needed.
Education
Certificate - Veterinary Assisting
Animal Behavior College
Valencia, CA02.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PASkills
- Animal safety and handling
- Surgical assistance
- Venipuncture and Intravenous catheterization
- Vaccination administration
- Pre-anesthetic preparation and anesthesia monitoring
- Emergency and preventive care
- Wound care and bandaging
- Medication and injection administration
- Patient monitoring and nursing
- Diagnostic imaging
- Laboratory procedures
- Medical record keeping
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient discharge and client education
- Critical thinking
- Communication and time management
- Proficient in Woofware
Languages
America Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Animal Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Vail Ranch Veterinary Hospital
07.2023 - 09.2023
After School Program Leader
Think Together, Inc
11.2021 - 06.2023
Intern
Reginald Rasner, DVM
01.2018 - 03.2018
Certificate - Veterinary Assisting
Animal Behavior College
Associate Degree in Nursing - Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster Career School