Sydney Powell
Richlands
Summary
Attentive veterinary assistant passionate about promoting animal health and extending lives of pets. Dedicated and focused professional with several years of experience assisting veterinarians in examining animals to determine nature of illnesses or injuries. Comfortable restraining and holding animals for extended periods of time. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital
Jacksonville
08.2022 - Current
- Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
Kennel Technician
Camp Mutt
Catherine Lake
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained records of animal feedings, treatments and other updates.
- Ensured cleanliness of kennels through regular sanitizing and disinfecting protocols.
- Provided daily care and monitoring of animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages and administering medications.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
Cashier
Five Guys
Jacksonville
07.2020 - 09.2021
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richlands High School
Richlands, NC06-2021
Skills
- Animal restraint
- Vaccination administration
- Sanitation protocols
- Client education
- Customer service
- Appointment scheduling
- Medication administration
- Routine examinations
- Adaptive team player
- Money handling
- Communication skills
- Veterinary terminology
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital
08.2022 - Current
Kennel Technician
Camp Mutt
09.2021 - 02.2022
Cashier
Five Guys
07.2020 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Richlands High School
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