Meghan Gauthier
Greater Sudbury,ON
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Chelmsford Animal Hospital
Greater Sudbury, Ontario
07.2024 - Current
- Managed patient records and ensured accurate documentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the treatment area and equipment.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated follow-up visits for clients.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Ensured a clean and sterile environment in exam rooms to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Veterinary Assistant
O'Sullivan Animal Hospital
Barrie, Canada
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed front desk operations to assist visitors and clients.
- Prepared prescriptions
- Greeted clients in a friendly manner
- Provided daily care for animals by feeding, grooming, and exercising them.
- Responded to phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling and services to enhance client communication
- Processed payments and maintained accurate financial records to support efficient financial management
- Processed payments and maintained accurate financial records for services rendered.
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Alcona Animal Hospital
Innisfil, Canada
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Supported technicians in daily tasks
- Assembled surgery packs for medical use
- Prepared medications for accurate administration to patients for patient administration
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals, including temperature, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Innisfil Veterinary Hospital
Innisfil, Canada
09.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided support to technicians during various tasks in the clinic.
- Prepared and mounted samples onto slides for microscopic examination.
- Monitored animal behavior and health to report changes to veterinary staff.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized patients.
- Performed routine laboratory tests such as fecal analysis, urinalysis and blood work.
- Provided medications and treatments according to veterinarians' instructions.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination rooms and waiting areas in the hospital.
- Supported surgical procedures by prepping animals, assisting during surgery, and monitoring recovery to ensure patient safety.
Education
Veterinary Assistant Program -
Seneca College
King City, ONPre-Health Program -
Georgian College
Barrie, ONOSSD -
Nantyr Shores Secondary School
Innisfill, ONSkills
- Surgical assistance
- Attention to Detail
- Supply management
- Organizational Skills
- Customer Service
- Client relationship management
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Chelmsford Animal Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
O'Sullivan Animal Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2022
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Alcona Animal Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
Veterinary Assistant Intern
Innisfil Veterinary Hospital
09.2017 - 01.2018
Veterinary Assistant Program -
Seneca College
Pre-Health Program -
Georgian College
OSSD -
Nantyr Shores Secondary School