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Racquel Bouchè

Slidell

Summary

Experienced pre-veterinary student with practical experience in patient care and wellness, seeking part-time position in a veterinary clinic. Currently pursuing RVT certification through Penn Foster Career School. Strong communication skills facilitate effective collaboration with veterinarians, pet owners, and staff. Committed to enhancing clinic organization and efficiency to positively impact animal health outcomes. I believe my prior work experience, relevant coursework, and passion for furthering my career would make me a valuable asset to the clinic that offers me an opportunity. I am a very compassionate veterinary assistant with practical experience in patient care and wellness. My strengths include some knowledge of animal health procedures, strong communication skills to liaise between vets, pet owners, and office staff, and adaptability in high-stress situations. I have high goals of improving my ability to make a positive impact through improved clinic organization and efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant/Rehabilitation Therapist

MedVet
Metairie
04.2024 - Current
  • Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
  • Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
  • Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
  • Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
  • Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
  • Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
  • Kept accurate documentation of patient visits including daily notes about progress made during session.
  • Observed patients during treatment to report any changes or concerns to the doctor.
  • Monitored and recorded patient progress during rehabilitation sessions.
  • Applied hot packs, cold packs and electrical stimulation according to therapist instructions.
  • Performed cleaning duties for the treatment area including disinfecting equipment after each use.
  • Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments and exercises.

Rehabilitation Assistant

Resurge Veterinary and Rehabilitation
Covington
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in the development of individual treatment goals for each patient.
  • Assessed patient needs and developed appropriate treatment plans.
  • Performed physical therapy exercises with patients to improve mobility, strength, coordination, and balance.
  • Worked closely with other healthcare professionals to coordinate care for patients.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors through reinforcement techniques such as verbal praise or tangible rewards.
  • Sat in on appointments with head therapist and recorded progress, measurements and notes for future reference.
  • Developed and implemented communications strategies for various projects.

Veterinary Assistant

Acadian Animal Hospital
Slidell
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assist veterinarian in animal examinations and surgeries
  • Administer medications and vaccines to animals
  • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in animal hospital
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
  • Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
  • Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Prepared laboratory slides for microscopic examinations.
  • Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
  • Recorded patient food and water intake and output levels on a daily basis.
  • Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
  • Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Pearl River SPCA
Slidell
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Walk and exercise dogs
  • Socialize with cats and other animals
  • Assist in adoption events
  • Clean animal living areas
  • Provided care for animals by feeding, cleaning cages, walking dogs, and providing companionship.
  • Participated in adoption events by helping potential adopters select an animal and answering questions about pet care.
  • Educated visitors about responsible pet ownership through presentations and conversations at public outreach events.

Education

Associate of Science - Vet Technician

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA
01-2027

Associate of Science - Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

The University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN
01-2027

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA
12.2023

Skills

  • Animal handling and restraint
  • Medication administration
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Prescription filling
  • Veterinary assistance
  • Attention to detail
  • Relationship building
  • Medical triage
  • Veterinary terminology
  • Customer service
  • Specimen collection
  • Basic animal care
  • Surgical assistance
  • Client communication
  • Animal nutrition
  • Animal first aid
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Progress monitoring
  • Animal rehabilitation
  • Patient assessment
  • Medication administration
  • Record keeping
  • Client education
  • Euthanasia assistance

Accomplishments

  • Colonel Scholar and Leadership Award Recipient, 10/23, Co-curricular activities, Highest academic achievements
  • Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club, 08/19-12/23
  • Gamma Phi Beta Sorority- Eta Upsilon Chapter, 08/19-08/23

Activities

Relevant Biology and Animal-Based Coursework, Gamma Phi Beta Sorority Member and Leader, Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club Member and Leader, Colonels for Life Organ and Blood Donor Advocate, Campus Job: BRIDGE to Independence; Student Tutor for Those with Intellectual Disabilities, TOPS Recipient, President, Dean's List, and Honor's Roll Academic Distinction, Honors and Dual Enrollment Courses, Musical and Talented Theatre, Thespian Society, National Honors Society, Bible Study Groups, Full-Time Job: Customer Service Representative

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant/Rehabilitation Therapist

MedVet
04.2024 - Current

Rehabilitation Assistant

Resurge Veterinary and Rehabilitation
05.2023 - 08.2023

Veterinary Assistant

Acadian Animal Hospital
04.2022 - 08.2022

Animal Shelter Volunteer

Pearl River SPCA
01.2019 - 08.2021

Associate of Science - Vet Technician

Penn Foster Career School

Associate of Science - Certified Canine Rehabilitation Practitioner

The University of Tennessee

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Nicholls State University
Racquel Bouchè