Experience

Loving Hands Animal Clinic
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Associate Veterinarian

  • Jun 2021 - Present


Murrayville Veterinary Clinic

• United States
• Veterinary
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Associate Veterinarian

  • Jun 2019 - Jun 2021

  • Leverage multi-tasking skills to accommodate the demands of a high volume, walk-in only, rural practice • Worked in surgery two days per week. Performed canine and feline spays and neuters, as well as abscess/wound repairs, mass removals, splenectomy’s, enterotomy’s and gastrotomy’s, enucleations, and amputations. • Participated in rotational on call emergency schedule and after hour office visits one weekend a month and one night a week. • Maintain client patient relationship through effective communication by treating each client and patient as family. • Analyzed diagnostic tests, consulted with specialists, and created a treatment plan based on the results, the patient, and the client. • Selected appropriate medications, dispensed prescriptions and accounted for controlled substances based on individual cases • Maintain medical and surgical records to ensure protocols are followed and kept up to date. Created forms for the clinic to be used during surgical monitoring and discharge instructions in alternative languages. • Developed nutritional plans for clients and patients to achieve optimal weight. • Assisted in training clinical skills to new graduates and technicians. Answered questions on best practices and outlined resources for continuing education. • Discussed quality of life for individual patients and euthanized when appropriate. • Stay up to date with new medical information by attending Continuing Education Meetings Show less



Hill's Pet Nutrition

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior College Feeding Program Representative

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Apply leadership and communication skills with faculty, staff, and students of LMU-CVM • Manage the VIP Market Portal online • Coordinate lunch and learn opportunities for LMU-CVM with Hill’s Pet Nutrition DVM’s • Unpack and organize product shipments of canine & feline food orders • Attend monthly Student Government Organization meetings to update students, faculty, and staff • Attend a 1-week training seminar learning about Hill’s prescription diets, nutrition consults, and nutrition labels Show less



Banfield Pet Hospital

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Internship

  • May 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Responsible for various duties including medicating and monitoring patients, prepare vaccines, performing diagnostic blood test, dispensing prescriptions (medications and food), contribute to medical record documentation and equipment sterilization • Assisted with surgeries, blood draws from cephalic and jugular venous puncture, placing IV catheters • Obtain history from clients to complete medical documentation • Used EKG machine, x-ray, CBC machine, and microscope to assist and ensure the best patient care • Assisted with emergencies, learned to stay focused under pressure. • Set appointments and perform courtesy calls for appointment reminders. • Educate clients about pet preventative care, pet health needs, diagnosis or treatment, and hospital services that will benefit the client. • Observe and learn how to perform blood draws, lab analysis, and examination and surgical procedure skills. Show less



Johnson Ferry Animal Hosipal

• Veterinary Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - Apr 2016

  • Responsible for various duties including medicating and monitoring patients, bathing animals, prepare vaccines, performing diagnostic blood test, dispensing prescriptions, contribute to medical record documentation and equipment sterilization • Participated in client education on training and preventative medicine; developed communication skills with clients • Assisted with emergencies, learned to stay focused under pressure. • Provided quality care for animals including walking the dogs • Spot clean animal and public areas throughout the day including cages, floors, dishes, bedding, etc. Show less



BluePearl Veterinary Partners

• United States
• Research

• Client Service Representative

  • Oct 2013 - Apr 2015

  • Make initial assessments of incoming pets for emergency situations in determining a patient’s critical condition • Create, update, and maintain electronic and paper filing systems. • Manage both check-in and check-out by using time management and problem solving skills • Answer multiple phone lines while assisting clients in the lobby • Set appointments and perform courtesy calls for appointment reminders. • Provide emotional support for clients going through difficult or critical situations with their pets • Serve as a liaison between clients and specialty services Show less



Best Friends Pet Care

• Canada
• Ranching

• Key Holder

  • May 2013 - Oct 2013

  • Serve as the manager on duty for that day• Update and maintain electronic and paper filing systems. • Open and close the building for other employees. Monitor and assist any animals or clients with problems. • Check emails from corporate. Send and receive end of day sales reports. Take the deposits at the end of day. • Monitor and schedule labor hours for the employees that worked that day. • Direct and provide guidance to Animal Care Technicians

• Customer Service Representative

  • Aug 2009 - May 2013

  • Receive and direct calls and visitors, answering customer inquiries and resolving problems. Making reservations for clients. Assure customer satisfaction, exercising empathy and tact. • Collect and process payments. • Set appointments and send reminder notices.