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Alexandria Adkisson

Hermitage

Summary

Operations-focused professional with leadership experience across clinical practice and mobile services. Proven ability to coordinate logistics, manage teams, and streamline workflows in high-volume environments. Known for strong communication, adaptability, and executing complex tasks across multiple settings.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Veterinary Assistant

McCormick Animal Clinic
Hermitage
05.2023 - Current

Practice Manager
Jan 2025 – Jan 2026

  • Promoted from Veterinary Assistant to Practice Manager, recognizing leadership and operational impact
  • Oversaw daily operations for a 3-doctor, 12-person team supporting 30–40 patients per day
  • Maintained efficient clinic flow while managing staff, scheduling, and patient volume in a high-demand environment
  • Improved boarding intake and discharge processes, reducing bottlenecks and enhancing client experience
  • Implemented standardized systems for technician workflows, increasing consistency and productivity
  • Strengthened team culture, contributing to employee satisfaction ranking in the top 24% company-wide

Veterinary Assistant (Part-Time → Full-Time)
May 2023 – Jan 2025

  • Supported patient care, treatments, and diagnostics in a high-volume clinical setting
  • Assisted with surgical preparation, anesthesia monitoring, and in-hospital procedures
  • Communicated treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to clients
  • Built strong clinical and operational foundation leading to promotion into management

Surgical Assistant → Team Lead

Tennessee Veterinary Surgical Specialists
Nashville
08.2023 - 12.2024

Orthopedic and Soft Tissue Procedures

  • Promoted to Team Lead in March 2024 for strong clinical performance and operational reliability
  • Supported a mobile, multi-site surgical service performing procedures across 200+ clinics in Middle Tennessee
  • Coordinated multi-site surgical logistics, ensuring all equipment, instruments, and supplies were prepared for each location
  • Managed mobile inventory systems, including sterile pack rotation, supply tracking, and equipment troubleshooting
  • Prepared patients for anesthesia and assisted in sterile surgical procedures
  • Served as liaison between surgeon, clinic teams, and scheduling staff to ensure efficient case flow
  • Maintained a sterile environment during operations.
  • Assisted surgeons during operations by passing instruments and other supplies.

Veterinary Assistant

VCA PetMed Animal Hospital
Antioch
07.2020 - 05.2024
  • Supported patient care in a high-volume general practice setting
  • Assisted with treatments, diagnostics, anesthesia monitoring, and surgical preparation
  • Communicated medical information, discharge instructions, and follow-up care to clients
  • Collected samples, performed in-house diagnostics, and maintained accurate records
  • Assisted with triage and patient intake

Assistant Boarding Manager

My Second Home Pet Resort
Franklin
03.2019 - 07.2020
  • Supervised a team of 3–5 staff caring for 300+ dogs and 40+ cats during peak periods
  • Coordinated daily schedules for feeding, medication, sanitation, and activity
  • Trained staff on documentation and care protocols
  • Maintained detailed service logs for billing and client communication

Kennel Manager

Pampered Pets LLC
Nashville
02.2017 - 03.2019
  • Managed scheduling, inventory, and daily operations of a busy boarding facility
  • Handled client communication, service coordination, and issue resolution
  • Trained new hires and ensured adherence to company procedures

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Donelson Christian Academy
Nashville
2015 - 2017
  • Supported classroom management and lesson execution for children ages 2–6
  • Adapted teaching methods to meet diverse developmental needs

Front End Team Lead

Dollar General Market
Hermitage
2014 - 2016
  • End-of-Day deposits
  • New hire training
  • Inventory

Education

High School Diploma -

Portland High Scool
Portland, TN
05-2013

Skills

  • Workflow Coordination
  • Multi-Site Logistics and Scheduling
  • Team Leadership and Staff Development
  • Animal Care
  • Client and Team Communication
  • Inventory and Supply Management
  • Process Improvement and Implementation
  • Patient Care and Clinical Support

Certification

  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Surgical Assistant → Team Lead

Tennessee Veterinary Surgical Specialists
08.2023 - 12.2024

Lead Veterinary Assistant

McCormick Animal Clinic
05.2023 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

VCA PetMed Animal Hospital
07.2020 - 05.2024

Assistant Boarding Manager

My Second Home Pet Resort
03.2019 - 07.2020

Kennel Manager

Pampered Pets LLC
02.2017 - 03.2019

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Donelson Christian Academy
2015 - 2017

Front End Team Lead

Dollar General Market
2014 - 2016

High School Diploma -

Portland High Scool
Alexandria Adkisson