Debra Kochenour
Seekonk
Summary
Experienced veterinary professional with a passion for animals and a strong background in veterinary medicine spanning over two decades. Seeking a career transition to explore new opportunities and expand skill set. Available references to attest to dedication and expertise in the field.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
East Side Veterinary Clinic
01.2020 - 11.2022
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Processed new patients and updated client records, helped convert from paper records to electronic files
- Assisted Dr.'s with appointments
- Performed in-house lab work, and prepared samples to be sent to outside laboratories.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
Veterinary Assistant
Harbor Animal Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Delivering messages from clients to doctors
- Filling prescriptions
- Greeting clients
- Maintained electronic medical files.
- Scheduling and confirming appointments, surgeries, Doggy daycare, and overnight boarding.
- Cleaned and disinfected hospital.
- Assisted Dr.'s and CVT's with radiographs, ultrasounds, and appointments.
- Ran in-house lab diagnostics. Prepped samples to be sent to outside diagnostic laboratories.
Veterinary Assistant
East Side Vet Clinic
01.2006 - 01.2017
- Cleaned and maintained surgical equipment, surgical suite and treatment area
- Ordered all diets and stocked rooms with supplies
- Maintain and operated lab machines
- Took radiographs
- Restrained patients for doctors
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
Veterinary Assistant
Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2006
- Cleaned and maintained surgical equipment, surgical suite and treatment area
- Ordered all medical supplies, pharmaceuticals and diets and stocked rooms with supplies
- Maintain and operated lab machines
- Took radiographs
- Restrained patients for doctors
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Education
Associate of Science - Equine Studies
Johnson And Wales University
Providence, RI01.1993
Skills
- Customer Service
- Attention to detail
- Inventory management
- Dedicated work ethic
- Innovative thinking
- Creative baking interest
- Eager learner
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
East Side Veterinary Clinic
01.2020 - 11.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Harbor Animal Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2020
Veterinary Assistant
East Side Vet Clinic
01.2006 - 01.2017
Veterinary Assistant
Chase Farm Veterinary Hospital
01.1996 - 01.2006
Associate of Science - Equine Studies
Johnson And Wales University
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