Bailey Boyd
Blounts creek,NC
Summary
Starting in the field at 17 years old, I have always had a passion for helping animals. Over the years, I have became an experienced veterinary assistant skilled in training staff and improving clinic workflows. Known for strong problem-solving abilities, exceptional communication skills, and ensuring optimal patient care in high-pressure environments. Along with developing nursing skills, including but not limited to, blood draws, catheter placements, central line placement, medical math, intubation, anesthesia monitoring and so much more! I have developed a love for all types of animals especially the exotics and have a passion for emergency medicine!
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant- Lead
Craven Animal Hospital
New Bern, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Prepared surgical environments by scrubbing in, managing instruments, and closely monitoring anesthesia to ensure optimal patient care.
- Nursing skills including obtaining blood, urine via cytocentesis, placing IV catheters in a wide variety of species along with vaccines, administering inpatient and outpatient care, wound dressings and changes
- Executed full-cycle dental cleanings, including anesthesia monitoring, radiograph acquisition, and meticulous scaling and polishing, followed by patient recovery.
- Collaborated with team members to improve clinic workflow and enhance overall patient care efficiency.
- Trained new staff on clinic protocols, safety procedures, and proper animal handling techniques.
- Executed time-sensitive responsibilities to uphold high standards of patient care, demonstrating strong multitasking skills in a fast-paced clinic environment.
- Provided detailed insights into preventive care, focusing on vaccination schedules, heartworm prevention, flea/tick control, dental hygiene, and nutrition guidelines.
- Applied specific calming strategies to effectively handle stress and anxiety in animals.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Engaged with veterinary team to revise treatment protocols, ensuring more effective patient care.
- Guided junior technicians in mastering clinical skills and best practices, fostering a collaborative clinic environment.
- Improved client relationships by addressing concerns promptly, offering helpful advice, and ensuring clear communication between clients and the veterinary team.
Veterinary Assistant/Technician- Trainer
Easter Carolina Veterinary Referral
Wilmington, NC
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Nursing skills including obtaining blood, urine via cytocentesis, placing IV catheters, central lines, NG tubes, nasal cannulas, urinary catheters and intubating
- Start to finished anesthesia; calculating medication doses, fluids rates, making surgery templates, knocking patient down, intubating, sterile prepping, monitoring anesthesia and recovery
- Lead assistant tech in ICU; assigning patients, monitoring hourly care on a multitude of different cases such as transfusions, ECG leads, vitals, feeding tubes, CRIs, oxygen care, central line care, picc line care, and infectious protocols
- Triaging patients based on level of critical status along with patients vitals and demeanor
- Leading multiple rounds of CPR along with participate in a effective matter while encouraging teamwork; leading a debrief after every case
- Adapted effectively to fast-paced working environments requiring critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
- Supported veterinarians in conducting emergency surgeries on various species with precision and accuracy.
- Facilitated client understanding of discharge instructions for at-home pet care following medical procedures or hospitalizations.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Made the assistant/technician schedules including their positions each shift, handled call outs and picked up shifts
- Trained new members on skills sets, knowledge, clinic protocols and encouraged teamwork
- Developed creative solutions to address underlying issues in conflicts and maintaining a healthy work environment
- Actively engaged in self-care practices to prevent burnout or compassion fatigue
Veterinary Assistant
Shelton's Animal Hospital
Williamston, NC
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures, ensuring animal comfort and safety.
- Managed patient records using veterinary software, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Administered medications and vaccinations under veterinarian supervision
- Prepared surgical instruments and assisted in surgeries,
- Stocked supplies and maintained cleanliness in exam rooms, ensuring a safe environment for patients.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth check-in/check-out processes for clients.
Education
No Degree - Biochemistry
UNCW
Wilmington, NCAssociate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA12-2026
Skills
- Blood draws, cytocentesis, placement of IVC, central lines, NG tubes, nasal cannulas, urinary catheters
- Anesthesia; calculating drugs, intubating, monitoring and recovery
- Emergency and preventive care
- ICU lead and care
- Staff training and mentorship
- Excellent communication among team members and clients
- Exotic care; placing IVC, blood draws, injections, husbandry
- Problem solving and time management skills
- Teamwork practices to help prevent burnout
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant- Lead
Craven Animal Hospital
11.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant/Technician- Trainer
Easter Carolina Veterinary Referral
09.2021 - 10.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Shelton's Animal Hospital
10.2019 - 08.2021
No Degree - Biochemistry
UNCW
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician
Penn Foster Career School