Taylor Monnens
Hazel
Summary
Dedicated Veterinary Assistant with extensive experience at Groton Veterinary Clinic, skilled in vaccine administration and client communication. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective animal handling and meticulous attention to detail. Committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment, ensuring optimal health and comfort for all animals in care. Offering compassionate demeanor and strong organizational abilities, eager to learn and thrive in veterinary setting. Brings foundational understanding of animal care principles, coupled with skills in customer service and multitasking. Ready to use and develop communication and technical skills in Veterinary Assistant role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Groton Veterinary Clinic
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Monitored animal behavior and vital signs to report changes in health status.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures, ensuring smooth operation of the veterinary clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
Veterinary Assistant
Groton Vet Clinic
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Monitored animal behavior and vital signs to report changes in health status.
- Supported client communications, addressing inquiries with professionalism and empathy.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations, surgeries, and procedures, ensuring smooth operation of the veterinary clinic.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic.
Veterinary Assistant
Cross Country Vet Clinic
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- 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.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Managed kennel duties responsibly ensuring cleanliness comfort safety nutrition hydration exercise monitoring recovering boarding animals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Henry High School
Henry, SD05-2025
Skills
- Client communication
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Equipment sterilization
- Equipment preparation
- Attention to detail
- Animal safety
- Medication administration
- Vaccine administration
- Animal restraint
- Animal handling
- Veterinarian assistance
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Groton Veterinary Clinic
06.2025 - 08.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Groton Vet Clinic
06.2024 - 08.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Cross Country Vet Clinic
06.2023 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Henry High School