BENJAMIN KESSLER

Dedicated veterinary professional with hands-on experience at Helping Paw, excelling in surgical assistance and patient care. Proficient in administering injections and sterilization techniques, I effectively support veterinarians while demonstrating strong animal handling skills. Committed to enhancing animal health and well-being through compassionate care and precise medical practices.

• Veterinarian Assistant, Helping Paw, East Meadow, NY, 06/03/22, Current, Assisted in recovering animals’ post-surgery, Preparing animals for spay and neuter clinic, Preparing surgical sites to prevent infection, Cleaned and packaged instruments for sterilization
• Volunteer Veterinary Observer, Peace, Love, Pets Veterinary Care, Commack, NY, 06/08/21, 08/17/22, Assisted doctors and technicians with basic veterinary work, Acquired veterinarian knowledge from observation and practice, Provided support to veterinarians during medical procedures including surgical procedures, endoscopies and dental procedures

South Africa, 06/05/22, 06/26/22, Injected antelope with vitamins and de-wormed, Ultrasound sheep for pregnancy testing, Subcutaneous fluid administration to sedated wild lion, Darted lion with deworming medication, Subcutaneous and Intramuscular injections to goats along with oral dewormer, Subcutaneous and Intramuscular injections to cattle for vitamin administration, Fish anesthesia for parasite check, Led team in antelope necroscopy, Assisted volunteer group: HALO in vaccinating canine clinic, Observed snake necroscopy, Practiced darting from helicopter, Sedated and translocated Kudu antelope, Darted zebra for vitamin administration