Kahlia Tuazon
Kamloops,BC
Summary
Proactive Lead Veterinary Assistant with experience in emergency response and critical care support. Proven track record in enhancing clinic efficiency, maintaining clean treatment areas, and improving patient care. Skilled in inventory management, animal handling, and team collaboration, bringing reliability and excellent communication to every role.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted in emergency situations calmly while supporting veterinarians with critical care procedures to stabilize patients quickly.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, surgical suites, and kennels.
- Collaborated effectively with other vet assistants to streamline daily operations within the clinic setting.
- Increased productivity by ordering supplies, managing inventory levels, and ensuring proper storage of medications and vaccines.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
Veterinary Assistant
Neighbourhood Veterinary Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2024
- Improved patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations and treatments.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
Detailer
OpenRoad Toyota Abbotsford
09.2019 - 07.2022
- Delivered outstanding results under tight deadlines while maintaining keen eye for detail throughout all stages of vehicle cleaning processes.
- Washed cars and trucks daily for auto dealership.
- Ensured high-quality results by thoroughly inspecting completed work for any areas that required additional attention.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by meticulously detailing vehicles to meet and exceed expectations.
Education
Veterinary Assistant Diploma
University of The Fraser Valley
Abbotsford, BC06.2022
Skills
- Animal handling expertise
- Emergency response readiness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
Certification
- ALS & BLS, Recover CPR - May 2024
- Fear Free Pets Level 1-3 - April 2022
- Hills Nutrition Advocate - April 2022
Timeline
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Phases Veterinary Emergency Hospital
02.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Neighbourhood Veterinary Hospital
07.2022 - 02.2024
Detailer
OpenRoad Toyota Abbotsford
09.2019 - 07.2022
- ALS & BLS, Recover CPR - May 2024
- Fear Free Pets Level 1-3 - April 2022
- Hills Nutrition Advocate - April 2022
Veterinary Assistant Diploma
University of The Fraser Valley
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