An Animal Assistant works in the veterinary and undertakes responsibility for feeding, bathing, and exercising the animals. The duties performed on daily basis is listed on the Animal Assistant Resume as – restraining the animals during examination and treatment; bathing pets, assisting the vet technicians with lab work, cleaning, sterilizing and maintaining kennels, operating rooms, and examining rooms, providing first aid to pets in an emergency, and administering medications to pets. The job description also includes performing clerical tasks and handling all aspects of animal care.
Apart from love and passion for animals, the following skills are also needed – experience in an administrative role, patience and caring personality, the ability to follow given instructions, the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, comfortable being around animals; and availability to work in emergencies. A high school diploma and a certificate from a veterinary assistant program are needed.
Objective : To obtain a position as a Animal Assistant, utilizing my strengths in varied skill sets and strong work ethic. Answering questions and queries from visitors. Regularly clean the veterinary facility, ensuring that it remains in a sanitary and attractive condition.
Scheduled appointments and recorded owner and pet information.
Handled inquiries from clients.
Handled vast administrative paperwork.
Assisted clients with check-in, check-out, verifying any appointments and medications dispensed.
Maintained equipment, inventory, and re-ordered supplies.
Participated in check-up procedures and veterinary appointments with pets of different ailments.
Trimmed nails, cleaned pets' ears, and assisted with suppressing anal glands.
Performed bacterial, viral, and fungal tests in the laboratory.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
MFA
Animal Assistant Resume
Objective : Level-headed professional who can remain calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in the importance of companionship and support. An effective and efficient worker who demonstrates strong time management and prioritization skills.
Skills : Customer Service, Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Description :
Entered client, procedure and equipment into computer system.
Weighed and examined animals and recorded information in files.
Cleaned kennels, examination and operating rooms and animal loading and unloading facilities.
Filled prescriptions and coordinated refills for clients.
Provided pet owners with excellent customer service and compassionate care for their pets.
Greeted customers in a pleasant manner and escorted them to the examination room.
Cleaned and maintained laboratory area.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
Diploma
Animal Assistant Resume
Headline : Animal assistants look after the day-to-day care of animals, in a variety of different settings, under supervision. The work is carried out in places such as kennels and catteries, zoos, safari parks, animal welfare centres, farm parks, grooming establishments and veterinary hospitals.
Skills : Being patient and calm, Available to work over weekends.
Description :
Had to play with the dogs, feed the dogs, bathe them, as well as clean up after them, and wash the bedding.
Started at part-time, and within less than a month, I moved into full-time.
Maintained a caring, friendly environment for animals.
Responsible for cleaning kennels, washing linens, and walking dogs.
Participated with animal procedures such as surgeries, blood draws, injections of medications and intravenous fluids, fecal floats and smears, ear .
Operated an auto clave machine to clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
Assisted with the use of an x-ray machine and developer.
Developed customer service skills such as setting up appointments, answering phones, filing folders and cleaning in house animals.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High School Diploma
Animal Assistant Resume
Headline : Animal assistants help veterinarians during examinations and operations of animals. They ensure all areas are clean and the equipment are sterilized.
Skills : Physically strong and dexterous, and ability to stand for extended periods.
Description :
Feeded, groomed and weighed animals.
Cleanned cages and bathe animals.
Sterilized equipment and clean examination tables and rooms.
Restrained animals during examinations or vaccinations.
Soothe upset or frightened animals.
Administered medication prescribed by Veterinarians (e.g. by mixing it with food).
Observed animal behavior or health condition and report to the Vet.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High school diploma
Animal Assistant Resume
Summary : As a Animal Assistant, responsible for taking care of animals in the clinic or hospital. Able to extend compassion to hurt and sick animals and provide comfort during their stays.
Skills : Affinity for animals, Strong people skills.
Description :
Feeded and provided water to animals at regular intervals throughout the day.
Groomed and bathed animals.
Sterilized equipment and regularly cleaning examination areas.
Handled and soothing animals during examinations, treatments, and vaccinations.
Recorded relevant information about animals, including weight and types of medication given.
Advised owners of pets about caring for their animals at home.
Helped in cases of emergencies.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
High school diploma
Animal Assistant Resume
Headline : Animal assistant managing the daily needs of animals like feeding, bathing, and exercising the animals. Preventing animals during inspection and procedures, assisting with unsafe medical procedures.
Skills : Strong time management skills, Good organizational skills.
Description :
Ensured treatment areas, examination rooms, hospital areas, cages, and laboratories are clean and organized.
Ensured clients and pets are comfortable in the waiting area.
Provided empathetic care for hospitalized patients, and keeping patients and their cages clean.
Restrained irritable, angry patients appropriately and safely where required.
Assisted with administering medication, drawing blood, and cleaning patients’ teeth.
Performed diagnostic imaging and laboratory tests.
Liaised with veterinarians and veterinary technicians to ensure continuity of patient care.
Complied with hospital standards, rules, regulations, and policies.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High school diploma
Animal Assistant Resume
Objective : Over 2 years of experience as animal assistant functions like disinfecting systems and kennels, arranging medical appointments with pet owners, washing machines and surgical rooms, monitoring the health status of animal patients for example their weight or temperature and educating pet owners.
Skills : Expert animal handling skills, Excellent communication skills.
Description :
Feeded animals and monitor whether they're eating.
Bathed pets when necessary.
Exercised the animals.
Assisted veterinarians and vet technicians with lab work.
Cleaned, sterilized, and maintained kennels, operating rooms, examining rooms, cages, and surgical equipment.
Comforted and restrained pets during examinations and care.
Provided first aid to pets in an emergency, stabilizing them until a doctor can take over.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High school diploma
Animal Assistant Resume
Headline : Animal Assistant is to perform various tasks to allow Veterinarians to focus on the important tasks of diagnosing illness and choosing the best treatments for animals under their care.
Skills : Comfortable being around animals (cats, dogs, birds, reptiles etc.)
Description :
Kept clear medical records of all animals attended to at the clinic and answer all inquiries made by clients at the front desk.
Carryout laboratory testing of blood, fecal, urine and other subjects.
Ensured that animals are well prepared for surgery and medical examination.
Administered medication to animals, facilitate dispensing of medication and also develop X-rays.
Ensured that the clinic environment is clean and sanitized, clean animal cages and sanitize all surgical tools to prevent contamination.
Carefully handled animals during visit to the clinic for testing, injection and other clinical procedures that they may undergo.
Made available drugs prescribed by the veterinarian to the patients and instruct pet owners on how to administer them to their animals at home.
Monitored patients after surgical procedures to ensure that they are recuperating well and report negative changes observed to the veterinarian.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High school diploma
Animal Assistant Resume
Headline : As a Animal Assistant, responsible for feeding, bathing, and exercising the animals, and they restrain them during examinations and treatment. Educate clients on pet health, ensure the safety and comfort of patients, and oversee continuity of care.
Skills : Excellent communication skills, Patient and caring personality.
Description :
Cleaned and groomed the animals.
Prepared food and feeding the animals.
Assisted with moving animals from one place to another.
Exercised dogs either in a yard or by taking them for walks.
Checked for signs of illness or distress in the animals.
Cleaned out the animal accommodation and changing bedding.
Ensured that the animal enclosures are maintained.
Kept relevant records and make bookings where applicable.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
High school diploma
Animal Assistant Resume
Headline : Animal Assistant is to assist the veterinarian in administering care to animals and also assist owners of pets brought to the clinic in answering their various questions and concerns.
Skills : Excellent communication skills, Compassionate.
Description :
Provided assistance to animal care technicians and supervisors.
Handled animals and birds in animal scare settings or laboratories.
Assisted veterinaries and animal care supervisors in administering medications to animals and birds.
Provided medications, feedings, water and liquids to animals and birds under the supervision of veterinary.
Provided basic care to various animals and birds in laboratory and veterinary care settings.
Assisted animal care doctors and technicians in immunizing and vaccinating animals and birds.
Maintained and managed adequate supply of animal feeds and medications.
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