Animal care
Resume examples

Managed 5 surgical patients, ensuring all clinic staff members are adhering to proper pre-and post-operative care of patients. Educated participants with all aspects of patient care and efficient/safe clinic practices. Work to prevent disease in animals and the spread of disease.

• Examined animals pre-operatively to determine their ability to withstand surgery.
• Inoculated animals and provide recommendations for follow-up care.
• Supervised post-operative rechecks and order of medical treatments to ensure complete surgical recovery.
• Obtained individual patient issues and provided appropriate solutions.
• Articulated with Medical Director, to keep management apprised of all out of the ordinary situations.
• Promoted the health and welfare of animals through client education and preventative medicine.
• Handled and administered drugs accurately and following professional and health and safety guidelines. Dispose of any waste involved competently and swiftly and record all drugs administered to patients.
• Provided suitable paperwork for animals traveling abroad, as well as inserting identification microchips.
• Supported the Practice in its endeavors to improve and increase business through marketing, education, and self-improvement.

Assisted doctors with prep patients for surgery and minor procedures, and proactively set up any equipment/tools to be used for a patient as well as collect laboratory samples in accordance with the state's Veterinary Practice Act. Documented any changes in a pet’s condition and vital signs in medical records. Communicated with a doctor of any unusual medical or behavioral problems.

• Supported veterinarians to ensure quality veterinary care, advocate for pets, and educated clients.
• Helped veterinarians and the medical team to maximize productivity and maintain positive patient flow.
• Communicated with clients about individualized pet health concerns and offer guidance on Hospitals Wellness Plan options, medications, and additional treatments.
• Maintained relevant, comprehensive medical records with the support of practice systems, including hospitals database, PetWare, designed to obtain data for population research.
• Obtained relevant health history and information from clients and maintain medical charts.
• Utilized safe restraining techniques, follow standard protocols, and sustain clean, sterile, organized treatment areas, exam rooms, and labs.