Tara Frost
Banner Elk
Summary
Veterinary professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare and strong commitment to excellence in clinical support. Adept at assisting in surgeries, administering treatments, and providing compassionate care. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in fast-paced environments, with key skills in diagnostic testing and patient management. Acts as a clinic team leader, providing structure and guidance, ensuring students get optimal education experience and patients get the best possible care in our facility.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist II
Lees-McRae College
05.2019 - Current
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current with best practices in the field of wildlife rehabilitation.
- Collaborated with veterinarians to ensure comprehensive treatment plans for optimal patient recovery.
- Conducted thorough assessments to determine appropriate treatment goals and interventions for each patient.
- Educating college level students on clinical skills.
- Established strong rapport with patients and students, providing compassionate care throughout the rehabilitation process.
- Executed and complied with policies regarding patient admission, care and records to maintain standards of excellence for patients and student education.
- Provide care for over 1,700 patients annually
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of clinic.
- Provided compassionate care to ambassador animals and patients, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation, habitat design, habitat maintenance, and overall well being.
- Developed personalized care plans, addressing unique needs of each resident.
- Conducted daily health checks on patients
- Answering the phones and resolving wildlife conflicts.
Waitress/Hostess
Restaurants/diners/cafes
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
- Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
- Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12.2026
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk05.2019
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Adaptable problem-solving
- Interpersonal relationships
- Animal nutrition management
- Patient restraint
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Medication administration
- Sample collection
- Euthanasia assistance
- Animal behavior
- Laboratory procedures
- Medical record-keeping
- Diagnostic imaging
Affiliations
- NWRA
- IWRC
- WRNC
Certification
- Fear Free, AAVBS, April 2023
Additional Information
Served as a WRNC board member from 2022-Present
Timeline
Wildlife Rehabilitation Specialist II
Lees-McRae College
05.2019 - Current
Waitress/Hostess
Restaurants/diners/cafes
01.2014 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology
Appalachian State University
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
Lees-McRae College
- Fear Free, AAVBS, April 2023
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