Veterinary Assistant Resume

A veterinary assistant works in a clinic, laboratory, or a hospital with specialty for treatments of animals. He is hired to look after the animals and perform do several tasks according to the guidance of veterinarians. The daily tasks include feeding in-house patients, greeting pet owners, weighing, and noting down temperature of patients, and assisting veterinarians in treating patients. Additional duties may include cleaning cages, administering medication as directed, handling administrative and clerical duties.

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Sample Veterinary Assistant Resume

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Chester S. Russell
4926 Northwest Boulevard
Teterboro, NJ 07608
Phone: 201-926-7124
Email: csrussell@anymail.com Career Objective:

Looking for a veterinarian assistant position with “City Pet Hospital,” to support and assists in the treatment of pets and ensure their safety with my selfless nature and love for pets.

Summary of Skills:

• Excellent experience of supporting and assisting veterinarians
• Strong knowledge of the principles and practices of veterinary clinic care
• Excellent knowledge of animal breeds and characteristics
• Skilled in handling clinical procedures and working with animals
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written forms
• Strong maturity and abilities to take good judgment and administer pain management in patients

Work Experience:

Veterinary Assistant
Downtown Pet Clinic, Teterboro, NJ
October 2014 - Present

• Greeting pet owners, weighting and taking temperature of animals, and managing flow of patients
• Coordinating with the veterinarians for administering medications in patients
• Taking and developing x-rays of specific body parts as required
• Collecting urine and stool samples as instructed and submitting them to the laboratory
• Observing closely patients' conditions on a daily basis and reporting any changes
• Feeding, making bedding, and cleaning cages of boarded pets

Veterinarian Assistant
Grants Pet Clinic, Teterboro, NJ
February 2013 - September 2014

• Performed routine check and administered prescribed medication to in-patients
• Prepared and participated in the surgical procedures of animals
• Helped pet owners in understanding treatment procedures easily
• Cleaned and applied anti-septic ointment on patients' wounds
• Disinfected examining rooms and maintained sanitation of the entire clinic
• Fed and watered animals as instructed and ensured their comfort

Education:

• High School Diploma
  St. Louis High School, Teterboro, NJ
  2011

• Certified Veterinary Assistant
  ABC University, Teterboro, NJ
  2012

Reference:

On request.