Vet Assistant/Technician

Goal: Seek a position that will help me gain experience in animal science,

biology, and veterinary medicine. I have experience in lab techniques,

working with domestic / farm animals, and extensive experience in customer

service. Possess strong writing skills, computer skills and consider

myself a determined / hard worker who is always striving to learn.

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2 Educational Background

Sept. 07 - May 10 University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

Dean's List: fall 2009

Bachelor of Science in Animal Veterinary Science (May 2010) Minor: Biology

Curriculum Highlights: Calculus, General Chemistry-Organic Chemistry,

Anatomy & Physiology, Animal Nutrition, Microbiology, Animal Breeding &

Genetics, Behavior of Domestic Animals, Animal Behavior, and Wildlife &

Human Disease

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Sept. 06 - May 07 Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI

Dean's List: fall 2006 and spring 2007

2 Professional Experience

Feb. 12 - Present Pampered Pet Health Center Port Charlotte, FL

Work as a veterinary assistant

Primary responsibilities include safe restraint of all animals (dogs, cats,

small mammals, small birds and reptiles) during exams and procedures,

client education, kennel duties, customer service

13 hours CE credits through VetLearn

Gained proficiency in Cornerstone software

Jan. 11 - Oct. 11 Metropet Warwick, RI

Worked taking care of dogs including basic grooming, playing, feeding,

medicating

Customer service, basic office work

Obtained American Red Cross training in Dog First Aid

Dec. 10 - Jan. 11 Two Paws Up Doggie Daycare Valley Center, CA

Worked taking care of dogs including cleaning, playing, feeding,

medicating

Customer service, basic office work

Nov. 10 - Jan. 11 Wild Wonders Bonsall, CA

Worked taking care of a varied types of wildlife including cleaning,

feeding etc.

Spring 09 University of Rhode Island's Peckham Farm

Undergraduate Assistant: Vitamin E Lamb Study.

Worked with graduate/undergraduates in a study of newborn lambs.

Drew blood samples from lambs and handled the lambs.

Sept. 06 - May 07 Bristol Animal Shelter Bristol, RI

Worked alongside Animal Control Officers taking care of cats and dogs

(rabbits and occasional reptiles).

Responsibilities included: all aspects of maintaining the health and well

being of animals and responding to client questions.

3 Other Experience

Spring Break 08/09 URI Katrina Relief Urban Plunge

Volunteer trip to help rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.

Summer 05 People to People Student Ambassador Program ~ Teacher

nominated

Culture sharing three week trip to Italy, Spain, and France with 50

students.

Dec. 09- Sep. 10 Dunkin' Donuts - North Kingston, RI

Cashier, customer service.

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Feb. 08 - Aug. 09 The Home Depot - North Kingston, RI

Cashier, customer service.

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Aug. 05 - Aug. 06 Honeydew Donuts - Cranston, RI

Cashier, customer service.

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