Samantha Pruitt
Sacramento
Summary
A responsible, compassionate and educated veterinary assistant with 5 years of experience providing support to veterinarians in medical procedures and preventative care. Strives to continue learning new routines and practices to provide utmost care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Banfield Pet Hospital
08.2018 - 04.2022
- Dental Experience with scaling and polishing
- Blood draw and catheter placement
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Urinary catheter placement
- Ultrasound-guided cystocentesis
- Anesthesia induction, monitoring and recovery
- Filling prescriptions in house or to a pharmacy
- Performing laboratory work and diagnostic imaging
- Note taking on examination results and updating medical records
- Reassure clients during difficult situations
- Ability to work in a team oriented environment
- Knowledge of Vaccination protocols and how to recommend flea/tick/heartworm prevention efficiently
CLIENT SERVICE COORDINATOR
Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Handle administrative duties such as scheduling appointments appropriately
- Aid in cases of emergencies
- Sterilize equipment and clean examination tables and rooms
- Check in patients and request information from the owners, including vaccination records or the reason for visit
- Clean, disinfect and prepare medical equipment between each appointment
- Communicate with owners on surgery and recovery instructions
- Answer phone calls, which may involve answering questions and scheduling appointments
- Update and file patient charts and screens
- Maintain the cleanliness of exam and waiting rooms
- Call into pharmacies to send over prescriptions and/or refills
Pet Caregiver
ROVER
07.2019 - 03.2024
- Responded quickly and calmly to any emergency situation related to pet care
- Established trusting relationships with pet owners
- Monitored pets for signs of illness and reported any changes to pet owners
- Animal first aid
- Administering medication/injections as needed
- Providing true companionship
- Following owner instructions
- Communicate with pet owners to understand their concerns and expectations
- Use training techniques to improve pet behavior
- Responded quickly and calmly to any emergency situation related to pet care
Skills
Communication Skills
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Ability to Multitask
Connecting with clients
Timeline
Pet Caregiver
ROVER
07.2019 - 03.2024
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Banfield Pet Hospital
08.2018 - 04.2022
CLIENT SERVICE COORDINATOR
Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2018 - 08.2018
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