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LaCole Weisensel

Springfield

Summary

Attentive veterinary assistant passionate about promoting animal health and extending lives of pets. Dedicated and focused professional with several years of experience assisting veterinarians in examining animals to determine nature of illnesses or injuries. Comfortable restraining and holding animals for extended periods of time.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Johns Nursing Home
Springfield
07.2024 - Current
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.

Veterinary Assistant

Rock Bridge Animal Hospital
Columbia
01.2022 - 06.2023
  • Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
  • Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
  • Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
  • Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
  • Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
  • Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
  • Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
  • Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
  • Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.

Kennel Assistant

VCA Hospitals
Rochester
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Enforced safety protocols within the facility such as wearing protective gear while handling certain types of animals.
  • Administered first aid treatment when necessary in case of emergencies until veterinarian assistance arrived.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients through effective communication skills.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries related to kennel services via phone calls or emails.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kennels, cages, runs, and yards to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the animals.
  • Monitored animal health by observing behaviors and physical conditions, administering medications as prescribed by veterinarians, and alerting veterinary staff of any changes or concerns.
  • Provided emotional support to distressed or anxious pets through positive reinforcement techniques such as talking calmly or petting gently.
  • Organized daily feeding schedule and ensured that all animals were fed according to their dietary needs.
  • Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork related to animal intake and outtake activities.

Waitress Trainer

Crooked Pint Ale House
Rochester
10.2021 - 01.2022
  • Provided constructive criticism to help servers improve their skills and increase efficiency levels.
  • Provided guidance to new waiters in learning the menu items and their ingredients.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for improving the overall quality of food service delivered by wait staff members.
  • Demonstrated proper methods of taking orders from customers accurately and efficiently.
  • Ensured that all trainees are aware of the company's policies and procedures regarding workplace safety.

Education

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology

Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN
05-2022

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient care documentation
  • Specimen collection
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Patient repositioning
  • Communicable disease control
  • Team collaboration
  • Customer service

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Johns Nursing Home
07.2024 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Rock Bridge Animal Hospital
01.2022 - 06.2023

Waitress Trainer

Crooked Pint Ale House
10.2021 - 01.2022

Kennel Assistant

VCA Hospitals
09.2020 - 10.2022

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology

Rochester Community And Technical College

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