Veterinary Assistant
Pfafftown Animal Hospital
Pfafftown, North Carolina
•Performed various daily tasks such as collecting and examining stool samples, suppressing anal glands, drawing and administering vaccines, and trimming nails to promote the health and safety of the animals•Accurately monitored, recorded, and reported to the veterinarian the vital signs of dogs and cats across three surgeries •Lifted small and medium dogs and restrained them on the examination table while preventing escapes and injuries to myself and the dogs at least five times per day… Show more •Performed various daily tasks such as collecting and examining stool samples, suppressing anal glands, drawing and administering vaccines, and trimming nails to promote the health and safety of the animals•Accurately monitored, recorded, and reported to the veterinarian the vital signs of dogs and cats across three surgeries •Lifted small and medium dogs and restrained them on the examination table while preventing escapes and injuries to myself and the dogs at least five times per day for the purpose of examination•Cared for up to twelve dogs and cats boarding at facility daily by feeding them and cleaning their cages•Escorted up to twelve dogs per day to yard for exercise and relief and monitored them to maintain their safety daily, resulting in no injuries on my watch•Communicated with co-workers in situations requiring quick reactions to restrain animals and maintain their safety•Cooperated with others to successfully complete tasks requiring more than one person at least five times per day, through activities such as restraining an animal while another person administered injections•Shadowed by volunteers in order to demonstrate the duties expected of them Show less