Sara Yamasaki

About Sara Yamasaki

Adaptable professional with 15+ years of experience in customer service, operations and animal care.

Experience

1. Veterinary Assistant

   Rainier Veterinary Hospital

   Oct 2025 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   Review upcoming appointments, prepare accurate treatment estimates, and communicate clearly with clients-Consistently and accurately obtain vital signs for all patients-Properly restrain patients using low-stress handling techniques to ensure safety for both staff and animals-Assist with in-house laboratory diagnostics, including urinalysis, chemistry panels, and cytology-Properly collect, label, and prepare samples for reference laboratory submission-Prepare blood, urine, and fecal samples according to specific panel requirements-Assist with cytology and fine-needle sample collection-Fill medications under veterinarian supervision and ensure correct dosing and labeling-Prepare and administer vaccines and medications under veterinarian supervision-Administer subcutaneous fluids as directed-Monitor patients during exams, procedures, and recovery to ensure safety and comfort-Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date medical records in accordance with clinic protocols-Collect thorough patient histories and communicate findings efficiently to the attending veterinarian.

Education

• Portland State University

  General Studies

  2008 — 2009

Skills

• Cosmetics
• Training
• Animal Welfare
• Sales Management
• Mcs
• Store Management
• Retail Sales
• Beauty Industry
• Cosmetology
• Social Media
• Product Knowledge
• Bridal Showers
• Training Facilitation
• Skin Care
• Airbrush
• Artistry
• Time Management
• Leadership
• Fashion Shows
• Visual Merchandising
• Retail
• Makeup Artistry
• Runway
• Photo Shoots
• Luxury Goods
• Fashion
• Scheduling
• Management
• Inventory Management
• Merchandising
• Social Networking
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Employee Training
• Styling
• Makeovers
• Store Operations
• Customer Service
• Payroll Management