Wenona Matley
Community Cat Advocates
Vallejo
1
Language
8
years of professional experience
Dedicated Surgical Prep Tech with expertise in patient cooperation, medication administration, and sanitation protocols. Proven ability to lead team training and enhance safety measures, ensuring optimal patient care and staff efficiency.
Work History
Surgical Prep Tech / Treatment Room Manager
5 Years 10 Months- Trained new staff on treatment room and surgical processes and equipment handling.
- Coordinated with team members to ensure patient and staff safety including patient handling, sharps use and disposal, appropriate PPE use and cleaning.
- Manage controlled substance inventory, handling and logging.
- Create dosage charts and protocols for controlled and prescription medications.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies and ordering needs.
- Ensure appropriate patient monitoring prior to, during and post anesthesia.
- Audit charts, logs and other documents to ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Assist with client communication and instructions.
- Anything else that needs doing.
Medical Director
6 Years 10 Months- Oversaw vaccine and preventative protocols ensuring the most up to date recommendations and data were considered to maximize healthy outcomes.
- Collaborated with local shelters to establish partnerships enhancing rescue efforts and resources.
- Analyzed data on community cat populations to inform strategic planning and resource allocation.
- Develop and implement fostering guidelines to prevent the contraction of and spread of contagious illness.
- Personally handle and triage urgent care for injured or sick cats and kittens upon intake.
- Anything else that needs doing.
Veterinary Assistant
10 Months- Assisted veterinarians during examinations, ensuring accurate patient assessments and treatments.
- Administered vaccinations and medications, following strict protocols for animal care and safety.
- Maintained cleanliness of examination areas and equipment to promote a hygienic environment.
- Provided compassionate support to pet owners, addressing concerns and fostering positive client relationships.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Processed, labeled and explained prescription medications for pet owners to administer safely and accurately.
- Listened to, acknowledged and defused upset clients.
- Anything else that needed doing.
Attendant
1 Year 1 Month- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and well-being of all dogs in care.
- Coordinated feeding schedules, managing dietary needs for varied canine breeds.
- Trained new staff on proper animal handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented enrichment programs to enhance dog engagement and socialization.
- Safe and specialized handling of dogs with behavioral challenges.
Skills
Patient cooperation
handling and safety.
Medication and vaccine administration
Sample collection; blood
stool
urine
skin
hair
Euthanasia assistance
Sanitation protocols
general and surgical
Medical record-keeping
Diagnostic imaging
Client education
Surgical procedure assistance and support
Animal nutrition and preventative care
Intravenous catheterization
Tick removal and parasite control
Wound care
Languages
ASL
Limited Working
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Vet Harmony
09.2021 - 07.2022Read More
Surgical Prep Tech / Treatment Room Manager
Community Concern for Cats
10.2020 - CurrentRead More
Medical Director
Community Cat Advocates
10.2019 - CurrentRead More
Attendant
Metro Dog Daycare & Boarding
03.2018 - 04.2019Read More