Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, microbiology cultures and hematology.
Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
Educated clients on proper animal health care routines.
Assisted veterinarians during procedures and examinations, calming animals and handing instruments.
Veterinary Assistant
Creekside Animal Hospital
Cumming, Georgia
09.2021 - 05.2023
Caring for all animals in the hospital by feeding, bathing, walking, trimming/dremeling nails, performing sanitary trims, conducting dental cleanings, administering medications, and cleaning up after them.
Acquiring vital signs and assessing the animals based on them, drawing blood, and processing in-hospital labs.
Interacting with customers, informing them of the new implementation of medicines in their animals' routines, offering solutions, and expressing concerns.
Post-surgery recovery observation.
Examination for injury or illness, and documented for veterinary review.
Understanding and implementation of radiology techniques and abdominal ultrasounds.
Vaccine and medication administration.
Inputting client charges.
Management of kennel staff and their day-to-day duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology/Pre-Veterinary
University of North Georgia
Gainesville
05-2027
Skills
Laboratory techniques and procedures
Veterinary diagnostics
Medication administration
Presenting and public speaking
Animal care
Microsoft office
Problem solving
Effective communication
Team collaboration
Sample collection
Organizational skills
ELISA assays
Dissections
Research development
Literary reviews
Scientific writing
Vaccination procedures
Procedure support
Attention to detail
Sample storage management
Scientific research
Chemical handling
Grant proposals
Aseptic technique
Use of laboratory equipment such as micropipettes, mortar and pestles, scales, centrifuge, vortex, nitrogen gas drying, incubators, and spectrophotometry
Affiliations
Undergraduate research: estimated 188 hours
Published abstract: Simpson, Alyssa & Drumtra, Dawn E.W. (2025). Bisphenol A detection in bird tissue: A pilot study. Georgia Journal of Science, 83(1), Article 25. https://digitalcommons.gaacademy.org/gjs/vol83/iss1/25
Professional presentation: Simpson, Alyssa & Drumtra, Dawn E.W. (2025). Bisphenol A detection in bird tissue: A pilot study. Poster presentation. Georgia Academy of Science, Young Harris, GA.