Compassionate Veterinary Assistant with Certificate

HANNAH EL-EMAM

PERSONAL SUMMARY

Compassionate and detail oriented Veterinary Assistant graduate with hands-on clinical experience in fast-paced small-animal practice settings. Skilled in patient care, restraint, treatment preparation, sample collection, and maintaining sterile environments. Proficient in Avimark for patient records and client management. Calm under pressure, with strong communication skills, and a commitment to high-quality patient care and client service. Well suited for emergency and specialty hospital environments.

EXPERIENCE

Singing Instructor, 06/2023 - Current

Private - Ottawa, Ontario

Vet Assistant Student Work Placement, 01/2026 - 02/2026 Navan Veterinary Services - Ottawa, Ontario

CONTACT

Address: Ottawa, ON K1J7Y2

Phone: 613-***-****

Email: **************@*****.***

CLINICAL AND

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Veterinary Clinical Support

Animal Handling & Care

Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences

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Evaluated performance of students and made provisions to meet learning needs

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Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives

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• Demonstrated patience, adaptability and strong interpersonal skills Assisted veterinarians during examinations by restraining patients, preparing instruments, and organizing treatment supplies

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• Supported on-farm visits and prepared mobile veterinary equipment

• Safely restrained horses and cows a using appropriate techniques

• Prepared vaccines and medications for administration Assisted with blood, feces, urine and milk sample collection and accurate labeling

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• Monitored patient condition and helped to identify abnormalities

• Followed farm biosecurity and safety protocols

Extensive hands-on animal husbandry experience across multiple species

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• Supported client communication

• Confident handling animals that are anxious, reactive, or stressed Experience monitoring animals for signs of discomfort, illness, or behavioural changes

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Assist veterinarians and technicians

during exams and minor surgical

procedures

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Assisting with IV catheter

placement, blood draws, and

treatments (under supervision)

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Prepare vaccines, medications, and

treatment supplies

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Maintain sterile, well stocked

treatment and kennel areas

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Follow dosing protocols and

treatment plans

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Confident handling of anxious,

reactive, or stressed animals

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Experience with both small animal

and equine restraint

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In-patient care: feeding, walking

and husbandry

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Wound care assistance and

treatment preparation

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Infection control and sanitation

procedures

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Ranch Hand/Horse Riding Instructor, 11/2022 - 04/2025 Captiva Ranch - Ottawa, Ontario

EDUCATION

Veterinary Assistant, 02/2026

Algonquin College - Ottawa

Bachelor of Arts, Music, 05/2024

McGill University - Montreal

ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ADDITIONAL

EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Rabies Vaccinated

WHMIS Certified

Client & Reception Skills

Additional Strengths

Assisted with wound care, basic treatments, and follow-up care under supervision

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• Maintained clean and sanitary equipment

Gained exposure to assisting with procedures including catheter placement and administering fluids

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Handled and restrained horses safely during care and treatment procedures, including anxious or reactive animals

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• Assisted with wound care, hoof treatments and colic management

• Monitored animals for signs of illness or injury, and reported concerns

• Maintained clean stalls, barns, and equipment to ensure biosecurity Worked closely with team members to manage daily animal care operations

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Guided riders safely and provided instruction with strong communication skills

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Demonstrated strong physical capability and calm handling in high- pressure situations

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• Algonquin College Dean's Honour List spring 2025. Monitoring animals for illness, pain,

or behavioural changes

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Professional and friendly

communication with pet owners

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Avimark software: patient record,

client information and work-flow

support

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Ability to explain procedures and

provide reassurance to clients

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Accurate record keeping and

attention to detail

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Organized and reliable in busy

clinical environments

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Team collaboration and strong

interpersonal skills

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Ability to remain calm and focused

in high-stress situations

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Physically capable of lifting and

restraining animals

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Strong observational skills for

patient monitoring

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Positive attitude and willingness to

learn

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