Abbey Osborn
Lake Worth
Summary
Dedicated veterinary technician skilled in patient monitoring, surgical assistance, and emergency care. Committed to providing high-quality, compassionate support to animals and their owners. Dedicated veterinary technician with expertise in patient monitoring and emergency care. Proven ability to provide compassionate support and maintain accurate medical records, ensuring optimal animal health outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Rood and Riddle Veterinary Hospital
Lexington
12.2014 - 10.2017
- Assisted in performing routine examinations and diagnostic tests on animals.
- Prepared and administered medications as directed by veterinarians.
- Educated pet owners on care, nutrition, and preventive health measures.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated patient information systems.
- Assisted in the handling and restraint of animals for examinations and treatments.
- Sterilized surgical instruments and maintained cleanliness in treatment areas.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to ensure effective patient care delivery.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, and administering medications to animals.
- Performed diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Dispensed prescription medications upon request from veterinarians.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during medical procedures and administered basic first aid treatments when necessary.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Observed behavioral characteristics of animals in order to provide insight into possible illnesses or changes in behavior.
- Provided emotional support to owners whose pets were ill or had passed away due to a terminal illness.
- Ordered supplies needed for the practice such as medications or medical instruments.
Veterinary Assistant
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital
Denver
02.2014 - 11.2014
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and medical procedures.
- Provided compassionate care to animals in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient clinic operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and kennels.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Veterinary Assistant
Mile High Veterinary Hospital
Aurora
11.2012 - 08.2014
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and medical procedures.
- Prepared and maintained surgical instruments and equipment for procedures.
- Monitored animal vital signs before, during, and after treatments.
- Educated pet owners on post-operative care and medication administration.
- Handled animal intake, including medical history and vaccination records.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from veterinary staff.
- Delivered attentive, courteous service to promote overall patron satisfaction.
Barn Manager
Maarten Huygens Sales
Wellington
03.2011 - 08.2012
- Supervised all aspects of barn with up to 13 horses
- Directed and managed other groom employee
- Managed, planned, and organized daily schedules
- Coordinated veterinary visits and assisted when necessary
- Organized and handled records including coggins health certificates, passports, and quarantines
- Organized all shipments of hay, shavings, feed, supplements, and medications
- Attended all shows and competitions and assisted with traveling horses
- Handled and prepared young jumpers and hunters for competitions
- Liaised and spoke with prospective buyers, leases, and clients
- Supervised horse trials and all pre-purchase examinations
- Responsible for all groom duties including night checks, Exercising, cleaning stalls, turning out, feeding, and deworming
Groom
Sand Castle Farm
Saratoga Springs
06.2008 - 03.2011
- Served as Groom for barn with up to 15 horses
- Managed daily schedules including stall cleaning, feeding, and turning horses out
- Supervised horses at home barn and at shows
- Maintained horse's optimum physical health by exercising via both lunging and hacking
- Oversaw daily night checks of barn
- Prepared horses for shows by clipping and platting manes
Student Worker
Morrisville State College Equine Facilities
Morrisville
09.2005 - 12.2008
- Worked as supervisor over barn facilities
- Managed daily schedules
- Handled exercising of horses and medical treatments
- Responsible for maintaining safe environment for horses
- In charge of task organization
Education
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
Denver09-2014
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
Morrisville State College
Morrisville, NY09-2009
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Wound management
- General anesthesia recovery
- Surgical assistance
- Diagnostic testing
- Medication administration
- Medical record management
- Veterinary compliance
- Fluid therapy
- Diagnostic imaging
- Surgical preparation
- Emergency care
- Animal restraint
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Rood and Riddle Veterinary Hospital
12.2014 - 10.2017
Veterinary Assistant
VRCC Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Hospital
02.2014 - 11.2014
Veterinary Assistant
Mile High Veterinary Hospital
11.2012 - 08.2014
Barn Manager
Maarten Huygens Sales
03.2011 - 08.2012
Groom
Sand Castle Farm
06.2008 - 03.2011
Student Worker
Morrisville State College Equine Facilities
09.2005 - 12.2008
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
Morrisville State College