AUSTIN BYRD
Amarillo,TX
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Amarillo Small Animal Emergency Clinic
06.2022 - Current
- I assist doctors with a variety of emergency and critically ill patients by gathering patient history, obtaining samples for diagnostic tests, treating in-hospital patients, maintaining up-to-date patient progress reports, and putting in charges
- I assist in numerous surgical procedures by prepping patients for surgery, maintaining patient anesthesia and analgesia, monitoring and providing post-op care, and communicating with clients about their pet’s progress
- I assist the doctors in rooms by restraining patients; in surgery by monitoring the patient and aiding in procedures; by treating in-hospital patients, and maintaining daily progress records
- I also assist with many diagnostic tests and treatments, get client history, discuss prescriptions, and educate owners on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions, and disease prevention
CERTIFIED VETERINARY ASSISTANT LEVEL III
Hub City Veterinary Clinic
01.2020 - Current
- I assist in numerous surgical procedures by prepping patients for surgery, maintaining patient anesthesia and analgesia, monitoring and providing post-op care, and communicating with clients about their pet’s progress
- I assist the doctors in rooms by restraining patients; in surgery by monitoring the patient and aiding in procedures; by treating in-hospital patients, and maintaining daily progress records
- I also assist with many diagnostic tests and treatments, get client history, discuss prescriptions, and educate owners on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions, and disease prevention
DVM Student Extern
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital Specialty + Emergency
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted veterinary specialist (Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Radiology, Cardiology, Emergency and Critical Care) in their daily tasks.
- Worked in a team environment to maintain high levels of patient care and productivity.
- Worked alongside technicians in performing diagnostic testing, patient care, and client communication.
Education
DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Texas Tech University School of VeterinaryMedicine
Amarillo, TX05.2025
Bachelor's Degree - Animal Science (Major) Chemistry (Minor)
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
LUBBOCK, TX08.2020
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Science
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
Levelland, TX05.2018
Skills
Abstracts:
Single vs Group In Vitro Culture of Bovine Embryos: Research in Progress Austin Byrd, John Gibbons PhD
Papers:
Impact of CBD on Medical and Mental Well-Being of Canines Utilized for Teaching in a Closed Colony Shelter Environment Austin Byrd; Cassidy Snow; Trista Mills, DVM (In Publishing Process)
Additional Information
- Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine Class of 2025 President
- Christian Veterinary Fellowship Vice President
- Companion Animal Club Communications Executive
- Small Animal Medicine and Surgery Course Liaison
- Nutrition Course Liaison
Affiliations
- SAVMA: Student American Veterinary Medical Association
- TVMA: Texas Veterinary Medical Association (Student Member)
- AAFP: American Association of Feline Practitioners (Student Member)
- AAHA: American Animal Hospital Association(Student Member)
- AETA: American Embryo Transfer Association (Student Member)
- NAVAS: North American Veterinary Anesthesia Society (Student Member)
- CVF: Christian Veterinary Fellowship (Student Member)
- VBMA: Veterinary Business Management Association (Student Member)
- AHS: American Heartworm Society (Student Member)
- VOS: Veterinary Orthopedic Society (Student Member)
Certification
- CVA Level 3
- Fear Free Certified
- Penn-Hip Certified
Timeline
DVM Student Extern
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital Specialty + Emergency
06.2023 - 08.2023
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Amarillo Small Animal Emergency Clinic
06.2022 - Current
CERTIFIED VETERINARY ASSISTANT LEVEL III
Hub City Veterinary Clinic
01.2020 - Current
DVM - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Texas Tech University School of VeterinaryMedicine
Bachelor's Degree - Animal Science (Major) Chemistry (Minor)
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Science
SOUTH PLAINS COLLEGE
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