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Brittnee Tapia

Lubbock,TX

Summary

I consider myself to be a very passionate Veterinary professional. Throughout the years in both employed roles, volunteer roles, and undergraduate career, my commitment and knowledge are constantly growing. I am dedicated to learning and have a wide breadth in my career from working with exotic wildlife to small animals to equine patients. This field continues to offer new opportunities to learn and I am inclined to take them all.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Therapeutic Riding Center
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in handling horses performing therapeutic riding.
  • Assisted in tacking horses while readying them for the next session.
  • Assisted in keeping human patients on the horse while being lead into different parts of the arena.

Volunteer

Furry Godmother's Kitten Resue
03.2021 - Current
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing and leading outreach events.
  • Assisted in caring for orphaned kittens
  • Administered vaccines for adoptable kittens
  • Collected blood samples to test for Feline Leukemia and Aids.
  • Coordinated adoption events for eligible kittens and cats

Veterinary Technician

Hub City Veterinary Clinic
04.2019 - Current
  • Ensured patient care by assisting veterinarians in diagnosing and treating of small animal patients.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing compassionate care for pets during their appointments and or hospitalization.
  • Reduced errors in diagnostic testing by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of veterinary practices and techniques.
  • Managed time appropriately by juggling patient and client care while ensuring medical notes and equipment were maintained.

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  • Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
  • Conducted diagnostic tests such as blood work, radiographs, and assisted during ultrasounds to aid in accurate diagnosis.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures while monitoring the patients under anesthesia and ensuring vitals are within normal limits.
  • Assisted in handling equine patients for exams and procedures
  • Running diagnostics for equine patients such as bloodwork and radiographs
  • Assisting Veterinarians with joint injections on equine patients by prepping the site and handling patients

Volunteer

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
03.2018 - 04.2020
  • Aided in bottle-feeding over 50 small wildlife that have been injured or orphaned such as squirrels, opossums, and fawns.
  • Aided in feeding small wild birds and birds of prey that were injured or orphaned
  • Aided in rehabilitating animals eligible to incorporate themselves in the wild.

Student Intern

Loop Abroad
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Learned about animal anatomy and physiology through a veterinarian in a classroom setting
  • Assisted in spaying and neutering of stray dogs and cats in Thailand
  • Closely monitored elephant patients to study behavior
  • Assisted in wound care of elephants used in war at a rehabilitation rescue center
  • Running fecal and urine analysis on elephants
  • Cleaning hooves of cattle, horses, and elephants

Customer Service Representative

Walter's World Of Pets
08.2017 - 03.2019
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Aided in client education to ensure proper husbandry of the exotic animals being sold.
  • Assisted in completing sales
  • Assisted in the care and enrichment of exotic animals including reptiles, parrots, small mammals, and primates.



Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Chemistry And Pre-Vet Science

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX
08.2021

High School Diploma -

Mansfield Summit High School
Arlington, TX
05.2016

Skills

Certified Veterinary Assistant Level I, II, and III

  • Post Operative Care
  • Client Communication
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Emergency Care
  • Surgical Assistance
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Vaccine administration
  • Specimen Collection
  • Veterinary Terminology
  • Compassionate Care
  • Laboratory skills
  • Intravenous catheterization
  • Radiology procedures
  • Euthanasia Procedures
  • Animal Behavior

PennHIP Certification

  • Radiographic procedures
  • Proper techniques to accurately test for the likelihood of osteoarthritis or hip dysplasia development
  • Proper technique to distract hips

Fear Free Certification

  • Proper techniques for handling and completing medical procedures with minimal stress and anxiety on patients
  • Understanding how certain drugs can affect behavior
  • Understanding the body language of animals to accurately communicate with them effectively and ensure the safety of both handlers and patients

Affiliations

  • Pre Veterinary club vice president

Certification

  • Certified Veterinary assistant level III
  • Certified Fear Free Animal Professional
  • Certified PennHIPP veterinary assistant

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary

Timeline

Volunteer

Therapeutic Riding Center
05.2023 - Current

Volunteer

Furry Godmother's Kitten Resue
03.2021 - Current

Student Intern

Loop Abroad
06.2019 - 07.2019

Veterinary Technician

Hub City Veterinary Clinic
04.2019 - Current

Volunteer

Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
03.2018 - 04.2020

Customer Service Representative

Walter's World Of Pets
08.2017 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Minor in Chemistry And Pre-Vet Science

Texas Tech University

High School Diploma -

Mansfield Summit High School
Brittnee Tapia