Ava Erickson

• Assisted veterinarians in performing medical procedures and examinations on various animal species.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and surgical areas to ensure safety standards.
• Monitored vital signs and behavior of patients before, during, and after treatments or surgeries.
• Educated pet owners on post-operative care, medication administration, and general pet health practices.

• Performed essential assistant/technician duties, including patient nursing care, restraint, prescription management, outpatient procedures, and fluid administration
• Client communication, including over-the phone and in person conversation, education, and other forms of assistance
• Blood draws for various lab procedures
• Simple procedures including nail trims, anal gland expression, cleaning ears, taking radiographs
• Hospital management tasks such as end-of-day financial reports, general cleaning tasks, and pharmacy inventory

• Cleaning and disinfecting kennels, medication administration, education in dog breeds and behaviors
• Client interviews, scheduling, facility management

Currently a 2nd year student in Vet Tech program - expected graduation date: Fall 2026