FAQs
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Prefer meet & greet prior to care starting date (for pet related jobs).
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Cyndi Darlington Objective My objective is to be in a position where I can foster my love of animals. Education • South Tech Academy, Boynton Beach, FL • Veterinary Assistant Certification | 6/1/2010 • General/Veterinary Experience 9/2015-5/2016 Veterinary Assistant | Healing Arts Veterinary Center, West Palm Beach, FL Started working for Dr. Bill Sharpe as a vet assistant. Prepared and sanitized surgical and treatment instruments and areas Checking in & stocking new inventory of food, medication, and supply orders Assisted in surgical, medical, dental procedures and X-rays Collected blood, urine, and stool specimens for lab test Performing medicated baths and dips Monitoring sick and recovering surgical patients (Spay/neuter, ACL, Back surgeries) Assisting with a class IV therapy laser Physical rehab (water treadmill/ cavaletti poles) Restraining cats/ dogs for procedures and exams 6/2014-9/2015 Veterinary Assistant/Kennel Technician | Big Dog Ranch Rescue, Wellington, FL Began working as a vet assistant/kennel tech in clinic area on the ranch. Cared for heartworm positive dogs, surgical recoveries, and rehab dogs Fed and medicated all the clinic dogs Performed basic training, socialization and walking (exercise restriction dogs) Involved with play groups of dogs for socialization Washing and drying laundry daily 10/30/09-6/9/14 Vet assistant/ Kennel Technician | Home Veterinary Care, Lake Worth, FL Worked with Dr. Archie Kleopfer Assisting in surgical producers, X-rays, and medical treatments Maintaining & updating patient records Feeding/medicating/treating all office cats and hospitalized patients Performing medical care sheets Collecting specimens and performing laboratory test Stocking new inventory (food, meds, supplies) Maintaining & sanitizing all of office, treatment, and surgical instrument/spaces Washing, drying, and folding high volumes of laundry daily Awards and Acknowledgments • I volunteered at the German-American club for numerous October festivals, and provided help constructing a baseball park for a community minor league park. I also volunteered at the Palm Beach Zoo for my summer breaks. I helped care, feed, and clean up after the sheep, goats, and miniature horses in the petting zoo area as well as food preparation for zoo animals. Even lending a hand to the zoo café staff.