Aaliyah Rosa
Hasbrouck Heights
Summary
Biology graduate and current M.S. Biology student (4.0 GPA) with 7 years of hands-on clinical and diagnostic experience in high-volume veterinary settings. Skilled in specimen handling, cytology, microscopy, sterile technique, medical documentation, and diagnostic equipment operation. Seeking entry-level laboratory or research technician roles in biomedical, clinical, or animal health laboratories.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician / Surgical Technician
Packanack Animal Hospital
Wayne, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Perform patient sample collection including venipuncture and specimen preparation for laboratory analysis
- Monitor and record anesthesia parameters during surgical procedures
- Maintain sterile surgical field and instrument preparation
- Perform diagnostic imaging and assist with interpretation
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and treatment logs
- Administer medications and prepare treatment protocols
Veterinary Technician
Parkview Veterinary Hospital
Boonton, NJ
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Placed IV catheters and collected blood samples for diagnostic testing
- Operated in-house IDEXX laboratory equipment
- Prepared and processed cytology and fecal samples for microscopic evaluation
- Assisted in regenerative medicine procedures (stem cell therapy, PRP injections)
- Maintained medical inventory and ensured compliance with storage protocols
Veterinary Intern
Ridgefield Park Animal Hospital
Ridgefield Park, NJ
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Conducted slide staining and prepared samples for microscopic analysis
- Collected and labeled specimens for external laboratory submission
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments
- Assisted in radiographic procedures and vaccine preparation
Education
M.S. - Biology
Arizona State University
12-2026
B.S. - Biology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ01-2022
Skills
- Laboratory & Diagnostic Skills
- Specimen collection and preparation (blood, fecal, cytology samples)
- Slide staining and microscopic analysis
- IDEXX diagnostic equipment operation
- Sample labeling, processing, and dispatch
- IV catheter placement and blood draws (cephalic, saphenous, jugular)
- Aseptic technique and surgical preparation
- Radiographic positioning and imaging
- Anesthesia monitoring & vital sign recording
- Medical record documentation (SOAP format)
- Equipment & Software
- IDEXX in-house diagnostic analyzers
- Digital radiography systems
- Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
- Electronic medical record systems
- Core Competencies
- Data accuracy & detailed documentation
- Inventory & supply management
- Following SOPs and safety protocols
- Team collaboration in fast-paced environments
- Intravenous catheterization
- Medication administration
- Surgical assistance
- Surgical procedures and support
- Diagnostic imaging
- Laboratory skills
- Pharmacy duties
- Client education
- Emergency and preventive care
Affiliations
- Tri Beta National Biological Honor Society
- Pre-Professional Health Club
- Dean’s List & Honors List
Certification
Recover CPR: Basic & Advanced Life Support (Online Course)
In-person CPR Certification – Pending (Expected 2026)
Timeline
Veterinary Technician / Surgical Technician
Packanack Animal Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Parkview Veterinary Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
Veterinary Intern
Ridgefield Park Animal Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2021
M.S. - Biology
Arizona State University
B.S. - Biology
Fairleigh Dickinson University