ASHLEY DOLAN
Hearne
Summary
Veterinary Technician with significant ability and skills dedicated to excellent animal care and client service. Ability to function at a high level in a wide variety of settings and hard-working. Areas of proficiency include animal care, medical assessment, treatment plan and rehabilitation. Practicing leadership by setting inspirational goals and demonstrating a strong yet flexible leadership style. Exhibits clear communication methods, with focus on organizational management skills that are adaptable to fluctuating demands. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities, time management and applying problem solving skills with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician III
Texas A&M University
12.2021 - 05.2024
- Cleaned and disinfected classroom areas, surgical equipment, as well as additional materials and equipment
- Inventoried specific lab supplies/equipment as well as coordinated ordering additional supplies needed in upcoming class labs
- Responsible for physical setup and preparation of labs
- Managed online Flywire store including communications with students regarding orders, batching ordered supplies for student pick up, as well as managing inventory of store supplies
- Monitored students in lab promoting animal safety, enforcing rules, as well as assisting clinicians
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Collaborated with staff for lab preparations by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
Veterinary Assistant
Granada Farms
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Key contact to customers and owners, answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment to prevent diseases and control odors
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions
- Assisted with blood analyses and physical assessments
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis
- Triaged patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis
- Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using WiseOption
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures
- Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations
- Responsible for assisting 80 foaling mares and monitoring new born foals
- Maintained daily progress records, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records
- Key member of the sales preparation team and also represented the owners at horse sales and equine events
Veterinary Assistant
Brazos Valley Equine Hospital
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and stalls to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment
- Monitored up to 50 animals in hospital care unit for vital signs, treatments, and activity levels
- Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals in collaboration with the veterinarian
- Administered medications and performed exams to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled bases and documented any changes in condition
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Worked extensively in the physical rehabilitation program for post-surgical patients and various procedures
Breeding Manager
Schiller Ranch
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Developed dietary and nutritional plans to help the horses reach and maintain their optimal weight
- Administered routine and daily medicines as well as supplements to horses in collaboration with the veterinarian
- Assisted in foaling of mares
- Managed horse registration records, memberships, and foal/stallion enrollments
- Administered weekly payroll
- Monitored horse’s health and status before competitions
- Scheduled farrier and vet appointments regularly
- Transported mares to various breeding facilities
- Responsible for stallion health and fitness program, and management
Ranch Manager
Hopes Creek Ranch
08.2016 - 12.2017
- Supervised daily operations and activities on ranch as well as train new employees
- Assisted in handling stallions for collection and breeding
- Aided in foaling out broodmares, identify sick or hurt horses, and treat according to owner or veterinarians instructions
- Managed feed, bedding, and other supply inventory
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste
- Maintained ranch records and documentation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Leadership, Sports Management
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX2016
Skills
- Adaptable learner
- Proficient giving Intramuscular Injections
- Skilled in product Inventories
- Experienced in animal handling
- Reliable and Responsible
- Organized and detailed
- Effective communicator
- Quality-focused
- Experienced computer abilities
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others
- Self-motivated
- Can work independently or with diverse groups
- Skilled in training, coordinating with others
- Experienced in data collection and case management
- Effective organizational skills ierestocks supplies, drugs, and cleans, repackages items for sterilization
Affiliations
- American Quarter Horse Association Member
- National Reined Cow Horse Association Member
- Involved in the Reined Cow Horse industry for 15 years
- Participated on the Texas A & M Equestrian team 2012 to 2016
Timeline
Veterinary Technician III
Texas A&M University
12.2021 - 05.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Brazos Valley Equine Hospital
12.2019 - 08.2020
Veterinary Assistant
Granada Farms
08.2019 - 12.2021
Breeding Manager
Schiller Ranch
01.2018 - 12.2019
Ranch Manager
Hopes Creek Ranch
08.2016 - 12.2017
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Leadership, Sports Management
Texas A&M University
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