Rebecca Dunlop
Blackstock,ON
Summary
Reliable veterinary assistant known for handling temperamental animals with relative ease. Willing to take on additional shifts while providing great care to animals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am looking to seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Vet Strategy
Oshawa, ON
11.2020 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Promoted preventive care services by educating clients on the importance of routine check-ups, vaccinations, and dental cleanings.
- Reduced stress for patients with calming techniques during exams and procedures, creating a positive experience.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Participated continuing education training seminars workshops conferences advance knowledge stay current industry trends best practices.
- Fostered positive relationships clients staff vendors community members promote collaborative inclusive atmosphere professional growth.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained surgical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Prepared and administered diets and feedings according to instructions.
- Taken care of boarding animals (coming in on weekends)
- Emptying garbages/recycling/ properly disposing of confidential documents
- Mopping/vacuuming after hours
- Laundry
- Organizing general clinic and keeping things clean
Education
Diploma -
Bowmanville High School
Bowmanville, ON06.2020
Skills
- Animal Safety
- Emergency and preventive care
- Procedure Support
- Surgical Assistance
- Proficient in Software
- Post Operative Care
- Tick Removal
- Euthanasia Assistance
- Sanitation protocols
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Client Communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Pharmacy inventory
- Patient restraint
- Veterinarian Assistance
- Equipment Preparation
- Attention to Detail
- Prescription Filling
- Equipment Sterilization
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Clinical Symptom Monitoring
- Supply Ordering and Restocking
- Basic Animal Care
- Stress Management
- Analytical Skills
- Problem Identification
- Effective Communication
- Self Motivation
- Medical Charting
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Patient Care Monitoring
- Decision Management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Vet Strategy
11.2020 - Current
Diploma -
Bowmanville High School