Ashley Dickinson
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable Animal Science student well-versed in animal knowledge and leadership and a commitment to excellence. Developed a comprehensive animal handling and knowledge background through hands-on veterinary assistant and animal husbandry experiences with large and small animals. Dedication and drive to learning and succeeding in a small animal surgery career path provide valuable traits for the Veterinary field.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Intern Assistant
Rogers Animal Hospital
Davie, Florida
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Cleaned up surgical tables with alcohol spray and assisted with the antiseptic cleaning of surgical tools.
- Prepared in-house fecal samples and observed parasites such as hookworms and different types of ticks under the microscope.
- Restrained pets for various procedures, including temperature and skin checks.
- Assisted in restraining animals for blood draws, heartworm checks, vital sign assessments, and general veterinary procedures.
- Updated crucial patient information including medication instructions and weight per animal assessed.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
South Florida Wildlife Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Prepare diets and supplemental feeding formula for non-domestic birds, tortoises, songbirds, pelicans, shore and marsh birds, possums, raccoons, and squirrels.
- Documented care of patients and observed treatment of animals by monitoring their eating habits, nutrition, and overall health.
- Assisted with routine care and administered oral medications to treat infections, wounds, and fractures.
- Provided enrichment for wildlife, conditioned animals with water therapy, and assisted with lasering a pelican and squirrel to improve their recovery.
- Assisted with general housekeeping tasks such as laundry, cleaned out the food storage shed, and deep-cleaned enclosures once animals were released.
ICU Nurse Assistant
LeadER Animal Specialty Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Restrained companion animals for ultrasound procedures, blood draws, and basic TPR assessments.
- Learned and trained alongside nurses and assistants to restrain dogs for blood draws, urine samples with ultrasound, blood pressure, temperature, and heart rate measurement restraining techniques.
- Observed the proper techniques and treatment for animals in need of CPR.
- Prepared and cleaned dog cages to maintain their health and well-being and involved with general housekeeping washing and folding laundry for kennels.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC12-2024
Skills
- Animal Restraint
- Strong communication skills
- Leadership
- Adaptability/Resilience
- Animal Husbandry
Timeline
Veterinary Intern Assistant
Rogers Animal Hospital
06.2024 - 08.2024
ICU Nurse Assistant
LeadER Animal Specialty Hospital
06.2023 - 07.2023
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
South Florida Wildlife Center
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
North Carolina State University
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