Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Certification
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April Washburn

Honeoye

Summary

Experienced veterinary assistant with a background in animal care, medical support, and client communication. Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges and opportunities to enhance interpersonal skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Lima Veterinary Center
02.2020 - Current
  • Assisting veterinarian with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures, utilizing appropriate animal restraint.
  • Check patients in and gather an accurate history
  • Efficiently completing lab tests utilizing blood analysis equipment and preparing ear cytology and aspirate slides for examination
  • Field calls for medication pick up, appointment creation, and emergency care.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in examination rooms and surgical areas.
  • Training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to foster teamwork and improve patient outcomes.

Farm Hand

Golden Oak Farm
06.2016 - 07.2024
  • Manage animal care including feeding, health monitoring, and enclosure hygiene
  • Completed sales while educating customers on alpacas, fostering a sense of community.
  • Maintain inventory, restocking when necessary.

Animal Care Manager

Wells College
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Provided daily care for research quail including enrichment, feeding, cage maintenance, and health monitoring.
  • Manage breeding program by rotating birds, monitoring eggs during incubation, and caring for baby chicks.
  • Created and managed Wells Birds Instagram.

Barista

The Grind Café, Wells College
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Developed positive relationships with customers, enhancing repeat business through exceptional service.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Prepared and served high-quality coffee beverages in fast-paced café environment.
  • Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of fresh ingredients and supplies.

Education

B. A. - Health Sciences

Wells College
Aurora, NY
01.2024

Skills

  • Animal handling
  • Client communication
  • Record keeping
  • Team oriented
  • Efficient in fast passed environments
  • Training
  • Utilizing common lab equipment

Awards

Dean’s List, Wells College, Aurora, NY, Fall 2021-Spring 2023

Certification

Fear Free Veterinary Certification program- Canine, Feline, Equine, Avian

Timeline

Animal Care Manager

Wells College
10.2022 - 12.2023

Barista

The Grind Café, Wells College
09.2022 - 12.2023

Veterinary Assistant

Lima Veterinary Center
02.2020 - Current

Farm Hand

Golden Oak Farm
06.2016 - 07.2024

B. A. - Health Sciences

Wells College