Brianna Bos
Mattawan
Summary
Compassionate Veterinary Assistant known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in animal handling, medication administration, and patient care with ability to maintain calm under pressure. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal support in fast-paced veterinary environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Fedore Veterinary Services
Cassopolis
04.2025 - Current
- Dog and cat restraints for blood draws and other procedures
- Prepping patients for surgery
- Monitoring Anastasia and ecg machines
- Drawing blood from dogs, cats, and horses
- Drawing up and administering shots
- Prepping surgery packs
- Setting up and reading fecal tests
- Answering calls, making appointments, checking out clients, and other front desk duties
Riding Instructor
Cedar Lodge Stables
Lawrence
12.2023 - Current
- Teach children and adults the basics of horseback riding
- Assist in the feeding and care of 60 horses
- Assist in veterinary care
- Help coordinate and run horse shows and other events
Lab Technician (Surgery Primates Team)
Charles River Laboratory
Mattawan
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Aid in the furthering of pharmaceutical advancement by performing in vivo testing on animal models
- Read and understand study protocols and SOPs
- Use various computer data and paper data systems
- Work in a team in a fast-paced environment
- Feed, handle, and care for primates
- Aid in veterinary procedures
- Draw blood from primates
- Give subcutaneous and inter-muscular injections to primates
- Dose test article to primates
- Assist other departments with other species and functions as needed
Barn Manager
CRJ Ranch
Lawton
12.2020 - 08.2023
- Fed and cared for 20 horses
- Cleaned stalls, dragged fields, swept the barn, and other barn upkeep
- Cared for various equine injuries/illnesses and administered equine first aid
- Oversaw vet and farrier appointments
Lab Technician (Second Shift Team)
Charles River Laboratory
Mattawan
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Aided in the furthering of pharmaceutical advancement by performing in vivo testing on animal models
- Read and understood study protocols and SOPs
- Worked on a team in a fast-paced environment
- Used various computer data and paper data systems
- Fed, handled, and cared for primates, swine, canines, rats, and mice
- Drew blood from dogs
- Gave subcutaneous and inter-muscular injections to primates, swine, canines, and rats
Equine Manager
True Vine Equestrian Center
Mattawan
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Managed over 20 horses’ feed, supplements, and vet/farrier appointments
- Coordinated both paid barn staff and volunteer staff
- Cleaned stalls and maintained facilities, which included heavy manual labor
- Administered equine first aid
- Taught beginner riding lessons
Cashier/Donut Maker/General Laborer
Shultz Farms
Mattawan
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Made and served donuts and cider
- Worked the register and helped customers
- Bagged produce and stocked shelves
Education
SEMESTER OF HORSE TRAINING/HORSE SCIENCE - Fundamentals of Horse Handling and Training, Introduction to Equine Science
UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY
FINDLAY, OH09.2023
HIGH SCHOOL -
HOMESCHOOL
01.2021
Skills
- Blood collection
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Surgical preparation
- Fecal testing
- Injection administration
- Time management
- Surgical assistance
- Reception support
- Laboratory procedures
- Veterinary terminology
- Animal restraint
- Teamwork and collaboration
Community Service
- Recast Church, Mattawan, Michigan, 01/01/20, 12/31/25
- True Vine Equestrian Center, Lawton, Michigan, 01/01/17, 12/31/22
- Calvary Bible Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 01/01/18, 12/31/18
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Fedore Veterinary Services
04.2025 - Current
Lab Technician (Surgery Primates Team)
Charles River Laboratory
08.2024 - 04.2025
Riding Instructor
Cedar Lodge Stables
12.2023 - Current
Lab Technician (Second Shift Team)
Charles River Laboratory
04.2023 - 08.2023
Barn Manager
CRJ Ranch
12.2020 - 08.2023
Equine Manager
True Vine Equestrian Center
11.2020 - 06.2022
Cashier/Donut Maker/General Laborer
Shultz Farms
09.2020 - 12.2020
SEMESTER OF HORSE TRAINING/HORSE SCIENCE - Fundamentals of Horse Handling and Training, Introduction to Equine Science
UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY
HIGH SCHOOL -
HOMESCHOOL