Emily Del Cimmuto
Moore
Summary
Compassionate Veterinary Assistant known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in animal handling, medication administration, and patient care with ability to maintain calm under pressure. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal support in fast-paced veterinary environments. Previously a dedicated Barn Manager with a distinguished understanding of employee supervision and training. Adept at leading by example and streamlining processes for efficiency. Successful at monitoring budgets and scheduling routine horse care with veterinarians and farriers. A expert with shockwave and therapeutic ultrasound machines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Heartland Animal Hospital
Boiling Springs
12.2022 - Current
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Provided detailed patient care instructions to pet owners.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Monitored post-surgical pet care and administered medication under vet direction.
- Ordered medication refills when needed.
- Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Collected fluids from animals for laboratory testing.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support as well as top-notch care to each animal.
- Delivered emergency first aid to sick or injured animals.
- Interpreted lab results for heartworm testing, parasites, and skin scrapings.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
- Handled and restrained animals following safety requirements and procedures.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Documented and tracked treatment activities.
- Recommended vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures to support optimal health.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
Horse Farm Manager
Pine Hollow Farm
Parkland
11.2019 - 10.2022
- Worked with staff to clean stables and riding areas.
- Trained staff on daily procedures and protocol.
- Maintained and communicated with staff, standard of care and turn out of horses.
- Treatment minor horse injuries.
- Maintained safety procedures and practices.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Fit gear for horses and specific riders.
- Prepared horses for specific competitions or tasks.
- Cared for about 6 animals by feeding, watering, vaccinating and medicating.
- Monitored horses health and statuses before competitions.
- Scheduled farrier and vet appointments regularly.
- Ordered more supplies and scheduled machinery maintenance.
- Completed invoices for bills of lading, sales receipts, and supplies.
- Resolved internal employee conflict as mediator.
- Scheduled international transit for horses and staff.
- Booked accommodations for staff and composed itineraries for travel.
- Oversaw compliance with lease agreements and general maintenance of Pine Hollow Farm.
- Transported horses to interstate and intrastate competitions with truck and trailer.
- Professionally trained in use of veterinary and therapeutic equipment including: Shockwave, therapeutic ultrasound, and cold laser.
- Assisted veterinarians in medical procedures and examinations.
- Oversaw rehabilitation protocol for horses.
- Composed and altered diet and feed program
Head Groom Manager
Morgan Hill Partners
Rancho Santa Fe
08.2017 - 11.2019
- Mucked out 6 stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
- Cleaned and brushed 6 horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Prepared horses for riding, competitions and shows to condition animals to perform at best.
- Checked horses for wellness issues to report problems or treat minor ailments and injuries.
- Kept records of vaccinations, worming and shoeing to maintain animal health.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Followed horse care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
FEI Groom
Bellissimo LLC
Wellington
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Mucked out 3 stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
- Led horses from stables to fields and back to maintain control of animals.
- Kept records of vaccinations, worming and shoeing to maintain animal health.
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Prepared 3 horses for riding, competitions and shows to condition animals to perform at best.
- Checked horses for wellness issues to report problems or treat minor ailments and injuries.
- Traveled with horses to competitions
- Assisted and shadowed barn manager with daily duties
Horse Groom
Grey Fox Farm
Camarillo
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Tacked up 26 horses to increase control over movements.
- Mucked out 20 stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
- Donned hard hat, riding boots and body protector on horseback to prevent injury to joints, bones and internal organs.
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Prepared horses for riding, competitions and shows to condition animals to perform at best.
- Checked horses for wellness issues to report problems or treat minor ailments and injuries.
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Started young horses under tack.
- Took young horses to their first competition
- Handled breeding stallions in collection shed.
- Handled broodmares and foals.
- Assisted with foaling during foaling season.
- Managed herds of weanling, yearlings and older in routine care; vaccinations, worming, trims, minor injuries, and handling.
- Operated tractor
Education
No Degree - International Languages And Literature
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA11.2013
High School Diploma -
Downey High School
Downey, CA06.2011
Skills
- Patient care
- Surgical assistance
- Medication administration
- Animal restraint
- Laboratory testing
- Client communication
- Medical recordkeeping
- Emergency first aid
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Animal Disease Identification
- Active listening
- Patient recordkeeping
- Euthanasia procedures
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Post-surgical care
- Animal husbandry
- Continuous improvement
- Sales and upselling
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Sample collection
- Post-Operative Cleaning
- Reception duties
- Dental care
- Vaccine administration
- Animal first aid
- Veterinary terminology
- Proficient in Eazyvet, Microsoft
- Medical charting
- Immunization administration
- Proper animal restraint
- Radiology procedures
- Patient care monitoring
- Veterinary standards and procedures
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Reception support
- Self motivation
- Client education
- Wound care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Animal safety
- Breeding and Foaling
- Detailed Record Keeping
- Feeding Schedules
- Mentorship and Training
- Farm Management
- Tractor Operation
- Animal Nutrition
- Special Events
Skills
- Medication Regimens
- Riding Instruction
- Worker Hiring
- Staff Management
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Languages
English and some Spanish
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Heartland Animal Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Horse Farm Manager
Pine Hollow Farm
11.2019 - 10.2022
Head Groom Manager
Morgan Hill Partners
08.2017 - 11.2019
FEI Groom
Bellissimo LLC
07.2016 - 08.2017
Horse Groom
Grey Fox Farm
07.2014 - 07.2016
No Degree - International Languages And Literature
Orange Coast College
High School Diploma -
Downey High School
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