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Ash Nina Magee

Santa Rosa,CA

Summary

Veterinary technician student with a strong foundation in animal care through relevant coursework, shadowing at veterinary hospitals, externships, and volunteer work. Eager to expand technical hands-on skills through practical experience: animal restraint, vaccine administration, and venipuncture.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Technician Student Extern

VCA Westside Animal Hospital
03.2025 - 06.2025
  • Prepared and reconstituted vaccines aseptically, drawing up with appropriate needle gauge selection, sterile needle changes, and clear labeling to ensure safety and traceability.


  • Assisted with safe restraint of patients during routine procedures, including cystocentesis and blood draws, helping ensure precision, minimize patient movement, and reduce risk of injury to both patients and staff.


  • Occluded peripheral veins (e.g. lateral saphenous) to assist with venipuncture during sample collection.


  • Sterilized surgical instruments according to protocol by scrubbing with chlorhexidine, using an ultrasonic cleaner, and applying lubrication to preserve tool function, prevent damage, and maintain surgical readiness.


  • Restocked clinical supplies including pharmacy vials, syringes, needles, disinfectant-prepped gauze, and exam room materials to support efficient patient care and workflow.


  • Ensured hospital-wide cleanliness and infection control by sanitizing exam rooms, treatment areas, kennels, reception spaces, laundering bedding, and disinfecting reusable medical instruments.


  • Created personalized memorial paw prints following euthanasia procedures by grooming, inking, and stamping patients' paws, ensuring respectful handling of patients during end-of-life care.


  • Preformed FeLV/FIV SNAP test by combining blood and reagent solution, assisting in routine feline infectious disease screening.


  • Gained insight into low-stress handling techniques by closely observing team approaches to fractious or anxious patients.

Cat & Small Animal Care Volunteer

North Bay Animal Services
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Ensured sanitary shelter spaces by cleaning and disinfecting food bowls, utensils, and toys according to shelter-grade protocols.


  • Washed, folded, and organized high volumes of laundry (towels, blankets, bedding) to uphold hygiene standards and streamline shelter operations.


  • Supported feline socialization through providing regular interactive play and gentle handling to promote adoptability and overall animal welfare.


  • Preformed routine upkeep of small mammal enclosures (e.g. guinea pigs) by removing soiled bedding and feces, and replenishing with clean materials.

Veterinary Clinic Shadowing

Heritage Veterinary Hospital
10.2023 - 10.2023
  • Observed common clinical procedures including jugular blood draws, catheter placement, and wound closure, gaining insight into restraint, technique, and patient care.


  • Witnessed dental extractions in a patient with periodontal disease, including interpretation of radiographs to assess severity and treatment needs.


  • Gained exposure to collaborative clinic culture, observing effective communication, skill mentorship, and teamwork among veterinary staff during procedures.

Education

SRJC
Petaluma
12-2025

Skills

  • Maintenance, organization, and restocking of procedural equipment
  • Flexibility & adaptability in unpredictable environments
  • Vaccine preparation: drawing up, reconstitution, & proper labeling
  • Task prioritization & time management in high-paced settings
  • Disinfection: familiarity with veterinary chemical protocols
  • Team collaboration, coordination, & communication
  • Assistance in animal restraint
  • Detail-oriented with a sharp eye for thorough hospital sanitization
  • Saphenous and cephalic vein occlusion
  • Professionalism & composure in emotionally challenging clinical situations
  • Veterinary biohazard decontamination
  • Client & patient centered compassion
  • Sterilization of surgical instruments
  • Proactive support & initiative in response to team workload demands

Timeline

Veterinary Technician Student Extern

VCA Westside Animal Hospital
03.2025 - 06.2025

Cat & Small Animal Care Volunteer

North Bay Animal Services
01.2025 - 05.2025

Veterinary Clinic Shadowing

Heritage Veterinary Hospital
10.2023 - 10.2023

SRJC

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