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Alivia Ryan

Fitchburg,MA

Summary

Hello, I am Alivia I’m a current student at Fitchburg State working towards a major in biology. I have 4 years of experience in learning veterinary assistant skills and 3 months of experience in working in a vet clinic. I am interested in veterinary medicine and animal care concentrated in aquatic animals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Hannaford Supermarket
Leominster, MA
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.

Veterinary Assistant

Preventive Veterinary Medicine Clinic
Pepperell, MA
05.2024 - 06.2024
  • Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
  • Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining animals.
  • Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.

Veterinary Assistant

MSPCA Nashoba Valley
Westford, MA
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
  • Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries.
  • Attended regular continuing education courses related to veterinary medicine.
  • Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
  • Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
  • Helped veterinarian with neutering, tooth removal and casting broken bones.
  • Clipped animals' claws and polished teeth to maintain hygiene.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nashoba Valley Technical
Westford, MA
06-2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA

Skills

  • Animal restraint
  • Animal grooming
  • Gowning and gloving procedures
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • Surgical procedures and support
  • Post operative care
  • Tick removal
  • Animal behavior
  • Sample collection
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Animal handling
  • Physical examinations
  • Laboratory procedures
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Veterinary terminology

Timeline

Cashier

Hannaford Supermarket
10.2024 - Current

Veterinary Assistant

Preventive Veterinary Medicine Clinic
05.2024 - 06.2024

Veterinary Assistant

MSPCA Nashoba Valley
01.2023 - 02.2023

High School Diploma -

Nashoba Valley Technical

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Fitchburg State University
Alivia Ryan