Kathleen Hastings
Brampton,Canada
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with desire to take on new challenges. Demonstrates strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional time management skills. Devoted and passionate about animal health and wellness.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Assistant
Caledon Mountain Veterinary Hospital
Caledon, Ontario
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians with physical examinations of animals.
- Stocked supplies necessary for veterinary treatments.
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments before and after procedures.
- Ensured that all equipment was properly maintained and calibrated.
- Assisted with surgical preparation including prepping the animal for surgery.
- Prepared food for animals according to instructions from veterinarian or pet owners.
- Cared for hospitalized animals under direction of veterinarian staff.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Collected fluids from animals for laboratory testing.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations of the veterinary practice.
- Assisted with medical treatments such as wound cleaning, bandaging, splinting, dental care.
- Monitored post-surgical patients vitals.
Pet Sitter/ Owner-Freelance
Everything Under One Woof
04.2021 - 12.2024
- Schedule and manage bookings
- Bookkeeping and payment transactions
- Dog walking
- Drop in visits
- Maintaining a clean work environment
- Ensuring the health of all pets / Daily Reports
- Nail Trims
- Sales
Vet Assistant
Bedford Highway Veterinary Hospital
Bedford, Canada
09.2022 - 06.2024
- Greeted clients and their pets upon arrival at the clinic.
- Open/ closing procedures including deposits
- Sales
- Laundry
- Cleanliness of clinic
- Stocking exam rooms
- Assisted veterinarians with physical examinations of animals.
- Maintained medical records on each animal seen in clinic.
- Performed administrative tasks related to filing paperwork and scheduling appointments.
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments before and after procedures.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Assisted with surgical preparation including prepping the animal for surgery.
Veterinary Assistant
NB Animal Hospital
North Bay, Canada
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Gathered specimens such as urine and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Assisted with physical rehabilitation
- Surgical instrument cleaning
Barn Hand
Whispering Grand Farms
Glen Morris, Canada
09.2017 - 04.2019
- Provided daily care for horses including feeding, watering, grooming and turnout time.
- Cleaned stalls of manure and bedding material; replenished with fresh straw as needed.
- Updated records with data about animal growth, feeding patterns, costs and behaviors.
- Maintained barns organization and cleanliness.
- Replenished supplies as needed.
Summer Intern
African Lion Safari
Cambridge, Canada
04.2018 - 09.2018
- Maintained and cleaned the barn, stalls, pens and other areas on a daily basis.
- Ensured that all animals had access to food, water and bedding material.
- Monitored animal health, behavior and general well-being of livestock.
- Participated in educational programs designed to teach visitors about animal care practices.
- Interacted with visitors regarding general questions about the facility's operations and specific inquiries about individual animals.
- Handled cash and debit/ visa transactions.
- Provided customer service at shows and rides.
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Park Lance Terrace Ltd.
Paris, Canada
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms, bathrooms, offices and other areas according to prescribed procedures.
- Vacuumed carpets and upholstered furniture.
- Swept, mopped, scrubbed and waxed floors.
- Maintained cleaning equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.
- Operated washing machines, dryers, extractors, and other laundry equipment.
- Sorted and distributed clean linens, towels, and other items to designated areas.
Education
Recreational Therapy Diploma -
Canadore College Of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay, ON04.2020
Recreational and Leisure Services Diploma -
Conestoga College Institute Of Technology And Advanced Learning
Kitchener, ON04.2019
Skills
- Surgical preparation
- Animal care
- Medical record management
- Client communication
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Volunteer Experience
Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre, Puslinch, ON, 01/19, 04/19, Supervision of day programs, Adhered to all schedules, regulations, policies and dress codes to promote standards of quality for learning and safety., Prepared for lessons (set up, tear down), Side walker and assisted during lessons, Handled animals and supervised participants, Planning and implementing activities, Daily care of horses, Volunteer recruitment
Timeline
Vet Assistant
Caledon Mountain Veterinary Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Vet Assistant
Bedford Highway Veterinary Hospital
09.2022 - 06.2024
Pet Sitter/ Owner-Freelance
Everything Under One Woof
04.2021 - 12.2024
Veterinary Assistant
NB Animal Hospital
10.2020 - 05.2021
Summer Intern
African Lion Safari
04.2018 - 09.2018
Barn Hand
Whispering Grand Farms
09.2017 - 04.2019
Environmental Services Housekeeper
Park Lance Terrace Ltd.
05.2016 - 08.2017
Recreational Therapy Diploma -
Canadore College Of Applied Arts And Technology
Recreational and Leisure Services Diploma -
Conestoga College Institute Of Technology And Advanced Learning