Veterinary Assistant

Wyatt M. Halvorson

**** ********* *** * **. Paul, MN 55108 • *********@*****.*** • 218-***-****

Objective

Apply my education, skills, and passion to a veterinary technician’s assistant position. Education

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences - University Honors Program Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, Pre Veterinary Anticipated May 2024 notable classes taken: Intro to AnSci, Animal Nutrition, Animal Ethics, Chemistry Work Experience

Veterinary Assistant, Valley Animal Hospital - Thief River Falls, MN March 2018 - August 2021

● Worked as a part of a close-knit team to ensure quality animal care with a tender touch

● Became proficient with many restraint techniques and hospitality for dogs, cats, and rabbits.

● Mastered exam and surgery room preparations, autoclave usage, many lab duties, and filling prescriptions. Owner/Operator, Rabbitry - Thief River Falls, MN May 2016 - August 2021

● Raised over 100 quality rabbits for market and show purposes to promote and advocate for the growing rabbit industry

● Proficient in production and harvest of rabbit products including live rabbits, pelts and meat products

● Networked and advertised for my own small production operation Barn Attendant (Volunteer), CHS Miracle of Birth Center - Saint Paul, MN August of 2019 and 2021

● Cared for poultry, rabbits, dairy cattle, goats, swine and sheep in Miracle of Birth Center at the Minnesota State Fair

● Managed two large incubators holding fifteen eggs at a time - hatching over one hundred chicks

● Educated the public on livestock raising, animal handling and processing ethics Leadership & Involvement

Minnesota FFA Association

● Served as State Vice President April 2021 - April 2022

● Directing the work of the organization to foster the best environment for over thirteen thousand career and technical education students

● Writing and facilitating workshops for youth grades seven through twelve in agriculture education

● Networking with industry professionals and stakeholders at high-class events and conferences to promote the continuation of support for Minnesota FFA

● Also served as Minnesota Region I President and Thief River Falls Chapter Vice President Agriculture Future of America Leaders Conference

● Track I Leadership Delegate November 2021

● Practice key aspects of professionalism like resume building and industry networking

● Learned from agricultural professionals about jobs and opportunities in the field

● Experienced formal dining and etiquette training Minnesota 4-H December 2018 - December 2019

● Served as Pennington County Leader’s Council President

● Directed monthly leader’s council meetings and led discussions on business items to foster an environment for positive change and development within Pennington County 4-H.

● Also served as Kratka Club President

● Volunteered at Beltrami County Fair co-managing Kiddie Barn Skills

Language: Conversational proficiency in American Sign Language Professionalism: Executive competence in Parliamentary Procedure Technical Skills: Intermediate level horseback riding; proficiency with technological platforms and tools: Word, Excel, Powerpoint & Google Suite

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