Veterinary Assistant
Resume:
Erica Marks
Indianapolis, IN. 46214
*****.*******@*****.***
August 13, 2014
Dear Sir or Madam;
I am a graduate of the Veterinary Technology Program at Harrison College Northwest in
Indianapolis, Indiana. I have had several years of experience, not only with small animals but
also with large animals and I believe that I would make an excellent member of your animal care
team as a Veterinary Assistant. I am planning on taking my state boards in the next few months
to become an RVT.
Enclosed is my resume which displays my experience with various types of animals. In the past
I have worked with beef cattle, feeding and watering, cleaning out barns, and helping move the
cattle into trucks for slaughter. I have also had the opportunity to care for piglets during the first
few weeks of life, as well as caring for the sow. I had to make sure they were getting the
appropriate nutrition and to monitor the sow so she would not reject or smother the piglets. I also
have experience with equine. I did a three month externship with a large animal veterinarian
specializing in equine reproduction, including artificial insemination and uterine ultrasounds.
The classroom education and hands-on experience that I have acquired from Harrison College,
my externship, and my most recent employment at St. Francis Animal Health Care and Binford
Pet Wellness Clinic has allowed me to develop the skills necessary to become a successful
member of your animal care team. I feel that I have the confidence and knowledge needed to
work at your facility. In time, I hope to gain even more experience and become a valuable
member of your team.
I am available Monday through Sunday, and I would be happy to meet with you to discuss the
possibilities that I could bring to your facility. Please contact me by phone 812-***-**** or via
email *****.*******@*****.*** at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Erica Marks
Enclosed: resume
Erica R. Marks
6830 West 12th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46214
*****.*******@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position as a Veterinary Assistant with advancement to an RVT upon completion of my
state boards
EDUCATION:
Harrison College, School of Veterinary Technology, Indianapolis, IN
Associate Degree of Applied Science June 2012
Vincennes University Jasper Campus, Jasper IN
General Studies Dec. 2010
EXPERIENCE:
Binford Pet Wellness Clinic/Veterinary Assistant Indianapolis, IN April 2014-Present
• Obtaining histories from clients and Entering medical notes in S.O.A.P form
• Using Infinity computer system
• Placing I.V. catheters and venipuncture
• Administering vaccines to dogs and cats
• Calculating medications
• Reading fecal floatation, U/As and ear cytology
Saint Francis Animal Health Care/Veterinary Assistant Dale, IN July 2012-April 2014
• Answering phone calls
• Work with and familiarized with Cornerstone computer programing
• Work with Vet Scan CBC and Diagnostic machines
• Reading urine dipsticks, urine sediments(dog and cats), fecal smears, fecal floatation
(large and small animals)
• Venipuncture on dogs and cats
• Placing IV Catheters on dogs and cats
• Administer medications to patients IM, SQ and orally
• Taking and developing manual X-rays
• Assisting in surgery and dental procedures
• Monitoring anesthesia
• Drug calculations
• Nail trims
• Expressing anal glands externally and internally
• Kennel duty/husbandry
• Assist the doctor in exam rooms
• Explain discharge instructions to clients
• Working with and mentoring a high school student for her vocational program, teaching
her different things about working in a vet clinic
KCK Vet Inc. /Veterinary Technician Extern – Noblesville, IN March 2012-June 2012
• Restrain cattle, goats, sheep, mares, stallions/studs and foals
• Calculate drug dosages for the DVM
• Administer sedation IV
• Administer medications IV and orally
• Scrub mares sterilely for procedures
• Monitor sedated patients and IV fluids
• Assist with dental floats
• Stall husbandry
Brownsburg Animal Clinic/Veterinary Assistant – Brownsburg, IN Sept. 2010-June 2012
• Monitor vitals for anesthetized patients
• Restrain dogs and cats
• Check patients in for exams and obtain history of patients from clients
• Obtain regular vital signs
• Draw up vaccines
• Restrain for and take manual and digital radiographs
• Prepare and set up diagnostics such as fecal flotation and heartworm tests
• Answer phones and make appointments using IntraVet
• Fill prescriptions while in direct supervision of a DVM
• Client education such as surgery discharge instructions and medication instructions
• Monitor hospitalized patients such as obtaining vital signs and recovering anesthesia
patients
• Cephalic, medial saphenous and jugular venipuncture on cats and dogs
AWARDS/RECOGNITION:
Perfect Attendance, Harrison College April 2010-April 2012
• Spring Quarter 2010 through Winter Quarter 2012 and Spring Externship 2012
Dean’s List, Harrison College
• Spring Quarter 2010
• Winter Quarter 2011
VOLUNTEER/LEADERSHIP ROLES
Harrison College Veterinary Technician Association (HCVTA) - President
Sept. 2010-Aug. 2011
• Delegated jobs and plans for other members
• Helped with, attended as volunteer and planned events for Mutt Strutt
• Organized fund raisers
Professional References
Dr. Kevin Kirtley, DVM
KCK Vet Inc.
P.O. Box 941
Lapel, 46051
Dr. Matthew Cantrell
Brownsburg Animal Clinic
1557 East Main St.
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Tina Beers, RVT
Brownsburg Animal Clinic
1557 East Main St.
Brownsburg, IN 46112
Jill Workman
St. Francis Animal Health Care
11 East Willow Rd.
Dale, IN 47523
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