RESUME OBJECTIVE
Competent Veterinary Assistant with 5 years of experience administering care to animals and providing assistance to veterinarians. Seeking a position at [Clinic Name] to facilitate progressive growth, strengthen operations, improve processes, and elevate output and quality animal care.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Veterinary Assistant
Arizona Animal Hospital, Phoenix, AZ | Apr 2020–Present
- Assist 3 veterinarians and 9 vet technicians with lab work and procedures including spay and neuter surgeries for dogs and cats
- Provide first aid to 90% of the pets in emergencies and stabilize them until a veterinarian takes over
- Keep detailed logs, documents, and reports of animals’ activities, and adhere to all hospital regulations and risk management procedures
- Check-in 10+ patients daily and request information from owners, including vaccination records and their reasons for visiting
Veterinary Assistant
Vida Clinic, Oro Valley, AZ | July 2019–Mar 2020
- Administered anesthesia, vaccine, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and topical shots to a variety of animals
- Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained 20+ kennels, operating rooms, 30+ cages, and surgical equipment
- Assisted 20+ animals with personal hygiene needs and other daily tasks, such as giving baths, feeding, and cleaning their surroundings
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Human Resources
GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY, Phoenix, AZ | May 2019
Honors: summa cum laude
GPA: 3.9/4.0
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
- Animal handling
- Animal first aid
- Record maintenance
- Organization