Alyssa Hamann
Silver Springs,FL
Summary
Resilient and determined DVM candidate at Lincoln Memorial University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dedicated to veterinary medicine since 2009. Reliably passionate about client education and positively furthering the profession. Competent and poised in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Veterinary Technician I
University of Florida, College of Medicine
Ocala, FL
07.2019 - Current
- Placed catheters: IV and SCATH
- Placed urinary foleys
- Took radiographs on both sedated and non-sedated patients
- Gave IM, IV, and Sub-Q injections
- Nursing care for hospitalized patients: Walking, feedings, general medication administration
- Fill and dispense medications for owners and go over medications with owners
- Assisted in surgery and monitored anesthesia for sedated patients Drawing blood from vessels, catheters, central lines
- Placed jugular catheters on neonate patients
Certified Veterinary Technician
RSVP
, FL
06.2019 - 07.2022
- Administered blood and plasma products
- Drew and ran blood using Catalyst and Procyte
- Performed and read urinalysis, fecals, ear cytology and skin cytology CPR trained
- Assisted with restraint
- Assist the clinic technicians with daily duties
- Ran several types of computer software
- Patient care
- Radiographs (When necessary)
- Fill and dispense medications to owners
- Answering phones
- Taking histories
Animal Aide
MedVet
Hilliard, OH
09.2017 - 06.2019
- Animal Restraint
- Blood draws
- Ran blood work
- Helped with radiographs
- Exotic experience/restraint
- Dispense medications
- Compound medications for exotic patients
Technician
Battelle Memorial Institute
West Jefferson, OH
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Necropsied large and small animals Performed tissue trimming
- Performed emedding of tissues in paraffin
- Performed microtomy
- I also have experience in the QC of studies, necropsy, tissue trimming, embedding, and using a microtome
- I flew out to Seattle, WA, to help a colleague with Provantis and GLP corrections.
Technician Trainee
Battelle Memorial Institute
West Jefferson, OH
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Animal husbandry and daily observations
- Various types of blood collections
- Versed in GLP regulations and standards Provantis experience
- Prepare and provide enrichment
- Various dosing types
- Lead technician on study
- Worked multiple overtime shifts
- PAPR and SAR trained
Veterinary Assistant
North Kenny Veterinary Hospital
Columbus, OH
06.2014 - 05.2015
- Took histories
- Restrained animals
- Answered phone calls
- Filled medications
- Read fecal floatations
- Assisted in surgery and dentals
- Worked kennel shifts on the weekends
- Helped develop policies and procedures
- Cleaned the hospital
Front Desk Receptionist
Comfort Suites Hotel
Findlay, OH
04.2012 - 06.2014
- Answered phone calls
- Made reservations
- Checked guests in/out
- Helped with laundry
- Answered any questions guests had
- Set up breakfast in the morning
- Stocked towels for the pool
- Placed receipts under room doors for checkout
- Ran audit reports
Animal Handler/Ranger/Time Keeper
African Safari Wildlife Park
Port Clinton, OH
06.2010 - 01.2012
- Created diets for various exotic species Husbandry of various species
- Helped with AZA accreditation
- Handled show animals
- Educated the public on show animals
- Ran pig races/Spokesperson
- Cared for animals in the drive-thru
- Trained dromedaries for rides.
- Walked ponies
- Moved various animals from barns to outdoor paddocks
- Primate experience
Education
Doctorate - Veterinary Medicine
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate, TNBachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Biology/Animal Science
University of Findlay
Findlay, OH05-2014
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Columbus State Community College
Columbus, OH05-2018
Skills
- Certified Veterinary Technician
- Proficient in Cornerstone, Avimark, and Instinct
- CPR trained
- Proficient with Idexx PACS
- Necropsy
- Microtomy
- Tissue trimming and embedding
- Lincoln Memorial University Course Liaison
- Lincoln Memorial University Student Ambassador
- President of the Student Chapter of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists
- Academic tutor at Lincoln Memorial University
- Research presenter
- Compassionate communicator
- Resilient
- Problem solver
- Multitasker
- Time management
Accomplishments
- 2024 LMU-CVM Ambassador Recognition of Service
- 2024 Dr. Edwin Robertson Memorial CVM Scholarship
- 2024 T35 Scholar at Wake Forest School of Medicine
- 2025 Zoetis Foundation / AAVMC Veterinary Student Scholarship Award
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Technician I
University of Florida, College of Medicine
07.2019 - Current
Certified Veterinary Technician
RSVP
06.2019 - 07.2022
Animal Aide
MedVet
09.2017 - 06.2019
Technician
Battelle Memorial Institute
01.2017 - 06.2019
Technician Trainee
Battelle Memorial Institute
05.2015 - 12.2016
Veterinary Assistant
North Kenny Veterinary Hospital
06.2014 - 05.2015
Front Desk Receptionist
Comfort Suites Hotel
04.2012 - 06.2014
Animal Handler/Ranger/Time Keeper
African Safari Wildlife Park
06.2010 - 01.2012
Doctorate - Veterinary Medicine
Lincoln Memorial University
Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Medicine/Biology/Animal Science
University of Findlay
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Columbus State Community College
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