Khristen McPherson
Charlotte
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Animal lover with over 2 years of successfully assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Vet Assistant
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
10.2022 - Current
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
- Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Psychology, Chinese
Queens University of Charlotte
Charlotte, NCSkills
- Proficiency using Excel
- Proficiency using Word
- Proficiency using PowerPoint
- Proficiency using Windows
- Proficiency using Mac OS
- Proficiency in scientific report writing
- Experience with data collection using databases
- Animal restraint
- Parasite control
- Physical examinations
- Vaccine administration
- Client communication
- Appointment scheduling
- Euthanasia assistance
Labexperience
- Knowledge of molecular biology lab techniques, including sterile technique, PCR, bacterial cell culture, using microscopes, and usage of a nanospectrometer.
- Experience interpreting data using R.
- Experience following detailed laboratory protocols with minimal supervision.
Leadership Experience
- Queens University of Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, Student Athlete, Division II Softball, Committed to 30+ hours of practice, conditioning, weight training, traveling to games, and competing, while taking 20 credit hours., Effective communication and teamwork with many different individuals on a team.
- Charlotte Metro Reds, Charlotte, NC, Internship, Committed to many different tasks to assist with running a non-profit organization including: organizing books, tutoring children in school work and baseball and softball mechanics, as well as running social media accounts.
Timeline
Vet Assistant
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
10.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biology, Psychology, Chinese
Queens University of Charlotte
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