Nicole Gurrieri
Altoona
Summary
I am a 24 year old Veterinary Technician student. I have had a few years of experience in the animal field. I am looking to continue my career here and pursue my passion for veterinary care :) Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Companion Animal Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Took blood samples from dogs/cats
- Ran in house blood work
- Ran in house urine tests
- X-rays
- Cutting nails of cats/dogs
- Medical baths
- Cleaning ears
- Organizing lab work
- Knowledge on lab machines
- Proper restraint of animals
- Worked with Cornerstone and Avimark
- Brought in clients and took them to exam rooms
- Got a summary of why pet was visiting us
- Assisted doctors in exams
- Took pre-surgery vitals
- Took vitals during dentals/surgeries
- Collecting urine/fecal samples
- Decanting blood samples
- Covering front desk
- Answering phones
- Customer service
- Communication with clients to give them the best experience possible
Veterinary Assistant
Companions Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2023
- Took blood samples from dogs/cats
- Ran in house blood work
- Ran in house urine tests
- X-rays
- Cutting nails of cats/dogs
- Medical baths
- Cleaning ears
- Organizing lab work
- Knowledge on lab machines
- Proper restraint of animals
- Worked with Cornerstone
- Brought in clients and took them to exam rooms
- Got a summary of why pet was visiting us
- Assisted doctors in exams
- Took pre-surgery vitals
- Took vitals during dentals/surgeries
- Collecting urine/fecal samples
- Decanting blood samples
Kennel Assistant
North Shore Animal League America
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Cleaning cages
- Assisting in adoptions
- Helping adopters fill out forms/finish adoptions
- Assisted in bringing in rescues
- Fed animals
- Cleaned up cat rooms
- Took classes on cat behavior
- Worked with behavioral animals
- Lyme sulfur baths
- Cutting nails
- Worked front desk when needed
- Did background checks on applications (calling references, landlords, etc.)
- Guided adopters around to find the proper pet for them
- Explained cat care to adopters/how to properly introduce cats to a new home
Education
High school diploma -
Hicksville High School
Hicksville, NY06.2019
Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology - Animal Health
Penn Foster
None12-2026
Skills
- Grammar Experience
- Vital signs
- Communication skills
- Typing
- Leadership
- Blood sampling
- Pet Care
- Front Desk
- Animal restraint
- Dog handling
- Data entry
- Veterinary terminology
- Client services
- Help desk
- Medical Imaging
- Hospital experience
- English
- Veterinary experience
- Computer Skills
- Organizational skills
- Patient observation
- Laboratory experience
- Patient care
- Veterinary technician experience
- Animal Restraint
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Laboratory Experience
- Hospital Experience
- Medical office experience
- Veterinary Assistant
- Kennel Experience
- Customer service
- Animal Handling
- Pet Grooming
- Medical terminology
- Animal Care
- Sales
- Medication administration
- Appointment scheduling
- Sample collection
- Euthanasia assistance
- Animal behavior
- Vaccine administration
- Laboratory procedures
- Medical record-keeping
- Diagnostic imaging
- Client education
- Pharmacy inventory
- Reception duties
- Patient flow management
- Tick removal
- Lab operations
- Patient bathing
- Reception area maintenance
- Excellent communication
- Problem-solving
- Patient Check-ins
- Time management
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Companion Animal Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Companions Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 10.2023
Kennel Assistant
North Shore Animal League America
01.2020 - 01.2021
High school diploma -
Hicksville High School
Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology - Animal Health
Penn Foster
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