Alivia Ryan

I am interning here to gather general practice and urgent care experience/hours for veterinary graduate school. I have completed a total of 166 hours of intern work so far.

• Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
• Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
• Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
• Attended regular continuing education courses related to veterinary medicine.
• Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
• Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
• Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
• Clipped animals' claws and polished teeth to maintain hygiene.
• Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinary staff.
• Administered vaccinations and medications as directed while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

• Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
• Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
• Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
• Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
• Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
• Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
• Answered customer questions and provided store information.

• Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
• Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
• Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
• Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
• Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
• Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
• Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.