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Rachel Jennings

Attentive and enthusiastic veterinary technician with proven track record spanning 12 years in the industry. Animal lover dedicated to improving each pet’s quality of life and health. Skilled at communicating with pet owners and helping them be a part of their pet’s health plan.
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Veterinary Care Center
Delaware Valley College
Kingsland, GA, USA

Professional Background

  • Current status
    Unemployed
  • Profession
    Other
  • Fields
  • Work experience
    10-15 years (10-15 years relevant)
  • Management
  • Skills
    Word
    Excel
    PowerPoint
  • Languages
    English
    Professional
  • Highest level of education
    Bachelor

Job search preferences

  • Desired job type
    Full-time
    Interested in working remotely
  • Desired positions
    Veterinarian Assistant
  • Desired work locations
    Kingsland, GA, USA
  • Freelance
    Non-freelancer

Work Experience

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Veterinary Assistant

Feb 2020 - Jan 2021
1 yr 0 mos
Taking vital signs, collecting samples, administering vaccines and medications and bandaging wounds. Assisting with surgical operations including assembling the required instruments, sterilizing the surgical suite, administering anesthesia, restraining the animals, placing catheters, monitoring machinery, and cleaning up post-surgery. Documenting all treatment plans and treatments provided and discussing the details with pet owners.
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Home Health Care Aide

Dec 2012 - Nov 2019
7 yrs 0 mos
Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks, and running errands. Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming. Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
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Director of Pet Nursing

Feb 2008 - Dec 2012
4 yrs 11 mos
Responsible for developing and maintaining good relationships with associates, field leadership, Central Team Support and PetSmart. In charge of selecting, training and supervising the client service and veterinary health care teams. Created associates weekly schedule and monitored inventory and placed weekly orders to maintain stock of medications, equipment and supplies.
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Veterinary Technician

Jul 2000 - Feb 2008
7 yrs 8 mos
Handled and operated laboratory equipment such as X-Ray, in-house bloodwork and Imaging device. Collected Blood, urine and stool samples used to diagnose viruses, bacterial infections and other diseases and ran laboratory tests. Triaged critically injured or ill animals and stabilized their condition upon arrival two the emergency room. Administered medications, such as injections, subcutaneous fluids, eye drops, ear treatments, and oral formulas during treatment. Performing proper treatments on a specific time regiment and being able to assess the progression of a hospitalized patient and respond accordingly.

Education

Other
Small Animal Science
1999 - 2001
Associate’s Degree
Biology
1997 - 1999