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, NY
06.2019
Associate Degree in Veterinary Technology - Animal Health
Penn Foster
None
12-2026
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