Alyson Ellis
Summary
Developed skills in fast-paced diverse veterinary environment, focusing on animal care. Demonstrates strong organizational abilities and attention to detail, essential for managing multiple tasks efficiently. Transitioning into new location, eager learn and expand skills in collaborative and dynamic setting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Callahan County Vet Clinic
Clyde, TX
08.2023 - Current
- Safely restrained and handled a wide range of animals, including livestock, equine, companion animals, cervidae, and exotic species, including primates, marsupials, reptiles, and wildlife patients, during examinations, diagnostics, treatments, dental procedures, and emergency care.
- Assisted veterinarians with herd health exams, disease investigations, preventive care programs, reproductive services, and routine clinical procedures for the above-mentioned species
- Administered vaccines, medications, dewormers, IV/IM/SQ injections, IV fluids, and applied bandages under veterinary supervision.
- Collected and processed diagnostic samples, including blood, fecal, milk, urine, and tissue specimens, etc and operated diagnostic equipment, including radiography, ultrasound devices, and lab machines.
- Performed routine and emergency dental procedures, including cleaning, scaling, and simple extractions under direct veterinary supervision.
- Supported surgical procedures such as castrations, dehorning, cesarean sections, and minor field surgeries, maintaining sterile technique and proper handling of instruments.
- Monitored anesthesia and patient recovery during surgical and field procedures by observing vital signs and behavior.
- Maintained accurate medical records for each patient, documenting diagnoses, treatments, and progress notes.
- Implemented biosecurity and infection control protocols, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment in clinic and ambulatory settings, including examination rooms, treatment areas, surgical suites, and diagnostic equipment.
- Managed inventory of veterinary supplies and medications, ensuring adequate stock in the clinic and ambulatory vehicles.
- Educated clients on preventive care, behavior, nutrition, post-operative care, medication administration, and zoonotic disease prevention; provided compassionate guidance during end-of-life decisions and euthanasia procedures.
- Assisted in training new veterinary and kennel assistants, as well as 4th-year veterinary students, on clinic procedures, patient handling, and standard protocols.
- Responded to client inquiries, scheduled appointments, and provided guidance on patient care.
- Provided support and comfort to anxious or distressed animals during examinations and hospital stays.
- Performed routine grooming tasks, including nail trims and ear cleanings
Education
Bachelor's degree - Animal Sciences
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, TX12-2024
Online Continuing Education - undefined
Idexx Learning Center
Remote02-2026
Skills
- Triage
- Surgery/Anesthetic preparation and monitoring
- Veterinary critical care experience
- Aseptic technique
- Medication/IV/ U-cath administration
- Veterinary terminology
- Laboratory/diagnostic imaging experience
- Collecting lab samples
- Animal handling
- Use of multiple programs
- Customer service/client communication
- CPR
- Kennel experience
- Animal restraint
- Administering injections/medication
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant/Technician
Callahan County Vet Clinic
08.2023 - Current
Online Continuing Education - undefined
Idexx Learning Center
Bachelor's degree - Animal Sciences
Abilene Christian University