Megan Pickett
Charleston
Summary
Veterinary professional with experience in animal care, medical support, and client communication. Skilled in assisting with procedures, administering medications, and performing lab tests. Focuses on teamwork and adaptability to ensure seamless clinic operations. Reliable and results-driven, with compassionate approach to patient care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dance Instructor
Dance Lab
Charleston, SC
08.2024 - Current
- Led group classes, fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment.
- Evaluated student progress, providing constructive feedback to improve performance.
- Taught tap, jazz, contemporary, lyrical, acro, and ballet to ages three to adult.
- Communicated with parents to ensure safety and wellbeing of students.
- Created an environment that balanced progress with fun.
- Ran rehearsals to clean dances and prepare dancers for competitions.
- Assisted in producing full length shows.
- Costume production and management.
Veterinary Assistant
Scott Mobile Veterinary Services
Columbia, SC
05.2022 - Current
- Assisted in administering vaccinations and medications to ensure animal health and well-being.
- Organized patient records and scheduled appointments to optimize clinic workflow.
- Educated pet owners on post-treatment care and preventive health measures for their animals.
- Learned restraint of all species excluding bovine and equine.
- Prescription management.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
Kennel Technician/Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
Four Paws Animal Clinic
Columbia, SC
10.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided daily care for animals, ensuring cleanliness and comfort in kennels.
- Assisted veterinarians in administering medications and treatments to animals.
- Maintained accurate records of animal health history and medications.
- Performed routine cleaning and sanitization of kennel facilities.
- Assisted with blood draws, IV placements, x-rays, dental procedures, and surgery prep.
- Scheduled patients for appointment and assisted with client communication.
- Learned to read ear cytology, bloodwork results, and urinalysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC05-2023
Skills
- Patience and resilience
- Care monitoring
- Animal restraint techniques
- Record keeping
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Animal care
- Customer communication
Timeline
Dance Instructor
Dance Lab
08.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Scott Mobile Veterinary Services
05.2022 - Current
Kennel Technician/Receptionist/Veterinary Assistant
Four Paws Animal Clinic
10.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of South Carolina