Taylor Simmons
Cochrane,AB
Summary
I am a compassionate Veterinary Assistant with proven history of delivering top-quality animal care and pet owner support. I am passionate about supporting animals, pet owners and senior veterinary staff. I am dedicated in all aspects of my job and thrive in a fast paced environment, and strive for more knowledge and experience every day.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Energy Equine Veterinary Services
03.2023 - Current
- Provide care and comfort for patients
- Handle, restrain and care for animals undergoing treatment and surgery
- Produce radiographs, collect and analyze samples and perform other laboratory tests to assist in diagnosis of animal health problems
- Assist veterinarian with animals before, during and following surgery by preparing surgical equipment, preparing the patient for surgery and cleaning the surgical suite
- Provide wound and bandage care
- Conduct specialized procedures such as animal identification, stallion handling, foal handling
- Educate and advise clients on animal health care including nutrition and home care
- Assist in laboratory research
- Perform a variety of office management and clerical duties.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns, answering questions, and offering valuable recommendations for pet care.
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Fish Creek 24 Hour Pet Hospital
12.2020 - Current
- Clean, sterilize and maintain kennels, surgical suites, examination rooms, cages and equipment
- Restrain and comfort animals during treatment, examination and care
- Assist veterinarians and veterinarian technicians in lab work
- Feed, exercise and monitor animals
- Answer phone calls, book appointments and handle payments
- Assist doctors in surgical prep and patient care
- Oversee all tech assistants.
FOH/Server
Lazy Loaf and Kettle
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent customer experiences.
- Performed opening and closing duties
- Assisted in training new hires
Groom
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Cleaning stalls
- Providing hay, feed, supplements/medications
- Grooming, saddling, unsaddling, and bathing horses
- Cleaning all horse equipment
- Hand walking/lunging horses
- Turning horses into pasture or turnout
- Maintaining the barn area - sweeping, washing, and general cleaning.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Veterinary Technician Assistant
Olds College
Olds, AB05.2020
Skills
- Cash Handling
- Front Desk
- Animal Restraint
- Kennel Experience
- Veterinary Assistant
- Animal Care
- Animal Handling
- Medical Terminology/Imaging
- Medication Administration
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Insurance Verification
- Laboratory Experience
- Phone Etiquette
- Client Communication
Certification
Veterinary Technician Assistant, 09/01/19, Present
Personal Details - Highest Education
Secondary School
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Elementary
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Energy Equine Veterinary Services
03.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Fish Creek 24 Hour Pet Hospital
12.2020 - Current
FOH/Server
Lazy Loaf and Kettle
01.2019 - 03.2020
Groom
Century Downs Racetrack and Casino
01.2017 - 01.2019
AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate - Veterinary Technician Assistant
Olds College
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