Veterinarian's Assistant Resume Sample

Dana Johnson

123 Main Street • Hometown, OR • (555) 555-1234 • djohnson@company.com

CERTIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • State of Oregon Licensed Animal Health Technician.
  • 7 years of progressively responsible clinical, research, and supervisory experience.
  • Generalist experience with all species and varied procedures in private practices and state-affiliated
    research and treatment facility.
  • Specialist skills and competencies associated with surgery.

 

ANIMhLL CARE EDUCATION

1999

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, Eugene, OR 

B.A. in Animal Health Technology

 

1995

UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND, Portland, OR 

A.S. in Animal Health Technology

 

VETERINARY AND ANIMAL CARE EXPERIENCE

1999 - Present

UPPER VALLEY ANIMAL CARE CLINIC, Marylhurst, OR

Senior Surgical Assistant

  • Perform pre- and postoperative care and emergency care.
  • Monitor ventilation and vital statistics of premature and critically ill animals.
  • Collect and ship blood samples, perform intravenous and arterial catheterization, intubation of endotracheal and nasogastric tubes.
  • Organize labs for and oversee veterinary students and clinical instruction sessions.

 

1997 - 1999

UPPER VALLEY ANIMAL CARE CLINIC, Marylhurst, OR

Surgical Assistant

  • Assisted clinicians and students treating patients, and provided room pre- and post-operative care.

 

1997 - 1999

NEWMAN ANIMAL CARE CLINIC, Medford, OR

Surgeq Intern, Part-time

 

1993 - 1995

CEIRIS SMITH, D.V.M.,, Portland, OR

Veterinary Assistant, Part-time

  • Assisted with daily diagnosis and treatment, and served as ICU specialist, conlpleting oral, IV, IM, SQ, fluld therapy, radiology, hematology, immunology, chemotherapy-related tasks.
  • Admnistered, assisted, and maintained anesthesia during surgery.

 

1993 - 1995

UNIVERSITY OF OREGON RESEARCH CENTER, Eugene, OR

Animal Technician/Research Assistant, Part-time

  • Directed hygienic procedures on 300 animals, including surgery and necropsies.
  • Conducted research on pet food products and analyzed studies on nutrition, zinc, urine, feces, fluid therapy, medication, breeding, and artificial insemination.
  • Collaborated in testing new vaccine for feline leukemia, submitting reports for FDA approval.
  • Supervised and scheduled 20 center and union employees in conducting research.