Kaitlin Camardelle
Marrero
Summary
Veterinary Assistant with experience in assisting veterinarians and providing comprehensive animal care. Responsibilities included administering medications, performing venipuncture, and executing heartworm treatment protocols. Demonstrated ability to maintain clinic operations by effectively communicating with clients regarding lab results and managing appointment scheduling through Evet and PetPoint software. Trained new staff members while ensuring a clean and organized environment for patient care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Louisiana SPCA
New Orleans
06.2024 - Current
- Working and alongside and assisting veterinarians
- Filling medications
- Animal handling and proper holding techniques and restraint
- Venipuncture
- Animal care - shelter and community patients
- Heartworm Treatment technician role - heartworm treatment protocol and caring for heartworm treatment patients, assisting veterinarian with treatment
- Contacting client with lab results
- Working cordially with other assistants and technicians
- Flow of community clinic operation
- Obtaining samples
- Reading and setting up fecal and ear/skin cytologies
- Administering vaccines
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Trained new veterinary staff
- Operated radiographic equipment
Client Relations
Louisiana SPCA
New Orleans
04.2021 - Current
- Evet and petpoint computer software - scheduling appointments
- Client communications
- Animal handling and interacting - obtaining accurate weights, holding animals with care while also learning animal behavior
- Familiar with medical terminology, reading pet records, preventative care knowledge and medication
- Putting in pet surgery records
- Fast pace environment - while staying organized
- Team building and working alongside veterinarians
Server
Galliano Restaurant
New Orleans
01.2018 - 04.2021
- Hostess - greeting customers, working on open table computer system
- Server - great communication skills, multitasking, handling money, micros computer system, guest services, team work
Server
Westbank Grill
Westwego
07.2011 - 06.2017
- Checked food before serving it to customers.
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Greeted guests and provided menus.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05-2017
High School Diploma -
Academy of Our Lady
Marrero, LA05-2011
Skills
- Animal handling
- Venipuncture
- Medication administration
- Communication skills
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Louisiana SPCA
06.2024 - Current
Client Relations
Louisiana SPCA
04.2021 - Current
Server
Galliano Restaurant
01.2018 - 04.2021
Server
Westbank Grill
07.2011 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Geological And Earth Sciences
University of New Orleans
High School Diploma -
Academy of Our Lady