Melissa Tilley - Resume

1580 NE Merman Drive Apt#381 Pullman, WA 99163 (C) 360-460-7105 (E) melissa.tilley@email.wsu.edu Summary Meticulous veterinary assistant with more than six years of experience, planning, developing and implementing proper animal care. I have excellent client and project management skills. My strong leadership skills have helped to improve client relations as well as enhance business production. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively with technology, executive, and business audiences. I am able to successfully complete multiple tasks and work under pressure. Broad industry experience includes Healthcare, Dentistry and Surgery. I have received a diploma in Farrier Science from Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School. Highlights Administered medications and immunizations X-ray equipment Recording and charting procedures Urine and Fecal analysis equipment Effective Restraints Cleaning Sterilization of Surgical Equipment Intravenous catheter placement Surgery Assistance (routine, emergency and orthopedic) Blood Draws Farrier Science Dentistry

Experience 6/2013-current Alpine Animal Hospital Pullman Washington Veterinary Assistant I cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms. Prepared surgical equipment and passed instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures if necessary. Monitored animals' recovering from surgery and notified veterinarians of any changes. Performed dentals using a dental scaler and assisted in extracting necessary teeth. Administered medications and immunizations to animals (cats, dogs, pocket animals, pigs, and horses). Restrained animals during veterinary procedures. Examined animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries. Advised animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions and treatment options. Provided emergency first aid to animals as needed. Performed routine laboratory and diagnostic tests. Collected body tissue, feces, blood, urine or other body fluids for examination and analysis. Blood draws for necessary tests. Pre-op and emergency intravenous catheter placement. Developed dietary and nutritional plans to reach optimal weight, stimulate healing and increase quality of life. Worked with AVImark and Cornerstone Software. 10/2011 5/2012 WSU Swine Center Pullman Washington Production Crew Member I fed and medicated swine. Cleaned holding areas and assisted with farrowing sows. Experience in raising premature/neglected piglets. 01/2008 04/2011 Blue Mountain Animal Clinic Port Angeles Washington Veterinary Assistant 07/2002 12/2005 Sequim Animal Hospital Sequim, Washington Veterinary Assistant

Education 2004 - Graduated Sequim High School Sequim, Washington, USA High School Diploma 2010 Graduated Pacific Coast Horseshoeing School Plymouth California, USA Diploma in Farrier Science AFEC Certification (American Farriers Education Council) 2011 Start of Education Washington State University Pullman, Washington, USA Current Study of Animal Science Affiliations Member, National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2012-current) Member, WSU Womens Hockey Team (2013-current) Scholar, McNair Achievement Program (2013-current) References Dr. Francesca Corcoran A Doctor at Alpine Animal Hospital 509-332-6575 Dr. Sharon Jensen Owner of Blue Mountain Animal Clinic - 360-457-3842 Bill Jensen Owner and Book Keeper of Blue Mountain Animal Clinic - 360-457-3842 Molly Dickson Manager of Blue Mountain Animal Clinic - 360-457-3842