Nathan Todd
Thousand Oaks
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 5 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Camino Animal Hospital
04.2018 - Current
- Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA All Our Pets Animal Hospital
09.2021 - 08.2023
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods.
- Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Mueller Pet Emergency Center
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided clean and comfortable environment for hospitalized pets.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Assisted veterinarian and technicians with exams, procedures and x-rays.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CABachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA06.2023
High School Diploma -
Thousand Oaks High School
Thousand Oaks, CA05.2019
Skills
- Effective communicator
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Dependable
- Patience
- Conflict resolution
- Quick thinking
- Active listening
- Collaboration
- Positive thinking
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Mueller Pet Emergency Center
04.2023 - 06.2023
Veterinary Assistant
VCA All Our Pets Animal Hospital
09.2021 - 08.2023
Veterinary Assistant
VCA Camino Animal Hospital
04.2018 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
Moorpark College
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of California - Davis
High School Diploma -
Thousand Oaks High School
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