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April Stuart

Knoxville,TN

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Volunteer Veterinary Hospital
10.2017 - Current
  • Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Collect samples, input data into computer, run laboratory requests.

Veterinary Assistant

Knoxville Pet Emergency Clinic
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
  • Collaborated with veterinary staff to provide exceptional customer service while managing phone calls and front desk tasks.
  • Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2019
  • Educated clients on wellness and discussed treatment plans, transcribed electronic medical records into Cornerstone.
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
  • Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.

Education

Masters of Public Health Certificate -

University of Florida
05.2024

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
12.2017

Skills

  • Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
  • Emergency Situations
  • IV Administration
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Veterinary Standards and Procedures
  • Medical Triage
  • Fecal, Urine and Blood Testing
  • High-Pressure Environments

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Knoxville Pet Emergency Clinic
11.2023 - 01.2024

Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2019

Veterinary Assistant

Volunteer Veterinary Hospital
10.2017 - Current

Masters of Public Health Certificate -

University of Florida

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

University of Tennessee
April Stuart