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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, 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

Penn Foster
Nicole Gurrieri