Kristen Fraser
Kamloops,Canada
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience at Central Animal Hospital, excelling in patient monitoring and surgical assistance. Known for exceptional communication and empathy, I consistently provided top-notch animal care and maintained accurate medical records, ensuring a seamless workflow and high client satisfaction. Committed to delivering compassionate support in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Central Animal Hospital
Kamloops, BC
02.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate animal care, including feeding, exercising, and administering medications.
- Assisted veterinarians and veterinary technicians with exams, treatments, and surgeries.
- Comfortably handled and restrained animals for examinations, procedures, and vaccinations.
- Prepared exam rooms, instruments, and supplies for procedures.
- I assisted during surgeries, monitored patients, and provided post-operative care.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies, and equipment before the procedure started.
- Monitored the vital signs of hospitalized animals, including temperature, pulse rate, and respiration.
- I organized the operating room ahead of procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
- Helped veterinarians with invoicing, estimates, and drawing up vaccines, and entering them into the system.
- Supported with euthanasias and the aftercare of the pet.
Volunteer
BC SPCA Spay and Neuter Clinic
06.2022 - 06.2022
- I helped with the care and treatment of animals.
- Assisted the veterinarian and licensed veterinary technicians.
- Cleaned and maintained clinic facilities.
- Helped clean and sterilize surgical instruments.
Data Entry Clerk
Absolute Results Productions
04.2013 - 03.2020
- Compiled, sorted, and verified the accuracy of data before it is entered.
- Stored completed documents in the appropriate locations.
- Contacted customers to obtain or relay account information.
- Typed up billing documents, shipping labels, credit memos, or credit forms.
- Prepared itemized statements, bills, or invoices and recorded the amounts due or items purchased, or services rendered.
- Kept records of invoices and supporting documents.
- Located and corrected data entry errors or reported them to supervisors.
- Verified the accuracy of billing data and revised any errors.
- Resolved discrepancies in accounting records.
Education
Veterinary Assistant Program -
Sprott Shaw College
Kamloops, BC12.2022
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Certificates -
08.2022
Fear Free Certified -
06.2022
Trupanion Certified -
05.2022
Skills
- Communication Skills
- Customer service skills
- Professionalism
- Empathy
- Organization and time management skills
- Detail-oriented
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem-solving skills
- Client communication
- Surgical assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Animal care
- Medical record keeping
- Post-operative care
- Patient restraint
- Reception support
- Appointment scheduling
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Central Animal Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Volunteer
BC SPCA Spay and Neuter Clinic
06.2022 - 06.2022
Data Entry Clerk
Absolute Results Productions
04.2013 - 03.2020
Veterinary Assistant Program -
Sprott Shaw College
Hill’s Pet Nutrition Certificates -
Fear Free Certified -
Trupanion Certified -
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