Alexa Vierschilling
Raleigh,NC
Summary
Motivated animal science student seeking experience in the veterinary field to gain hands-on experience. Wishing to continue onto vet school post grad. Outgoing and friendly with strong drive to succeed.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician/Receptionist
Amberly Village Veterinary Hospital
Raleigh, NC
09.2023 - 12.2023
- As a tech, I assisted in restraining animals, drawing blood, taking x-rays, dispensing medication, sterilizing equipment, prepping for surgery, and collecting and processing samples
- Additionally, as a receptionist simultaneously, I scheduled appointments, handled the phone, sent appointment reminders, kept updated records, and worked directly with clients and their pets
- My position required me to be quick on my feet and become adept quickly
- As a one-vet practice, my job was to make sure information remained organized and updated.
Kennel Technician
K9 Resorts Daycare & Luxury Hotel
Fairfield, NJ
11.2020 - 05.2023
- As a kennel technician, the safety and welfare of the pets in our care was of utmost important
- I was tasked with maintaining the facilities cleanliness by cleaning kennels, daycare's, and outdoor enclosures
- I was to keep up with feedings or necessary medications and monitor the dogs during daycare hours
- The dogs in our care ranged from 10-200 pounds and I was expected to be comfortable handling anyone of them
- I worked part-time as a high school student and full time during my summer months
- Additionally, I was frequently given reception work, handling phone calls with hospitals to receive updated vaccine records, scheduling reservation for clients, and interacting with customers as they entered the facility
- I had to be quick and efficient, but also friendly and patient.
Guest Experience Keeper
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
West Orange, NJ
05.2022 - 08.2022
- This position required me to assist in caring for our animals in the farm area
- In the mornings before the zoo opened, we were tasked with feeding them, cleaning their stalls, and prepping for the guests arrival
- During the day, I was assigned a station where I would manage a guest experience post
- These included pony rides, butterfly garden, touch tank, giraffe feedings, etc
- My coworkers and I were expected to maintain a positive state for the animals while working with the guests to create a positive experience for everyone
- I worked a seasonal position during the summer months when guest experiences are available to the public
- I was expected to balance the needs of the animal with the wants of the guests and maintain a happy demeanor through it all.
Education
Master of Science - Animal Sciences
North Carolina State University At Raleigh
true05-2025
Skills
- Kennel Experience
- Front Desk
- Veterinary Technician Experience
- Animal Restraint
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
- Surgical Assistance
- Vaccinations
- Elizabethan Collar Application
- Blood Collection
- Supply Restocking
- X-Ray Review
- Medication Labeling
- Medication Dispensing
- Medical Record-Keeping
- Feline Towel Restraint
- Monitoring Recovery
- Medical History
Additional Information
I spent three weeks in Thailand last summer, 2023 on a study abroad program with my University. It was an animal science program dedicated to students interested in the veterinary field. I spent a week learning about wild animal management at an elephant sanctuary, getting to understand the elephants and their anatomy. The next week was spent at a local clinic for dogs and cats, learning about surgical procedures and assisting in a neuter and spay on both dogs and cats. My final week was spent scuba diving to collect marine research on indicator species in local coral reefs. I obtained roughly 30 hours of volunteer and service hours, as well as clinic hours, and learned more than I ever would have known
Additional Experience
Home for Good Dogs Rescue, 10/01/19, 09/01/21, I volunteered to work with dogs and help them find forever homes. My shifts mainly occurred on adoption days when families come to view available dogs and meet them. My role required me to make sure the dogs have water, toys, and are content while in their kennels. Periodically, we would take them out to walk each of them and/or show them to interested families.
Timeline
Veterinary Technician/Receptionist
Amberly Village Veterinary Hospital
09.2023 - 12.2023
Guest Experience Keeper
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
05.2022 - 08.2022
Kennel Technician
K9 Resorts Daycare & Luxury Hotel
11.2020 - 05.2023
Master of Science - Animal Sciences
North Carolina State University At Raleigh
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