CARLEE BROADBENT
Medford,OR
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
The Cheerful Vet
Phoenix, OR
06.2025 - 08.2026
- Assist with surgery, patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, injections/vaccines, SQ/IV fluids, wound care, microchip placement, radiographs, laboratory diagnostics, and patient treatments.
- Perform ultrasonic dental scaling/polishing, nail trims, ear cleaning, grooming, microscopy/cytology, and assist with diagnostic ultrasound.
- Prepare prescriptions, maintain drug logs, and chart medical information for the veterinarian.
- Integrated Eastern and Western veterinary medicine, herbal medicine, and food therapy in holistic clinical setting, enhancing patient care options.
- Promoted holistic approaches in veterinary medicine by integrating multiple treatment modalities, improving overall treatment effectiveness.
Volunteer
Pima Animal Care Center
01.2024 - 01.2026
- Fostered three dogs, provided proper feeding, exercise, and socialization while monitoring behavior and promoting successful adoptions.
- Cleaned animal enclosures to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
- Organized supplies and equipment for daily operations efficiently.
Veterinary Assistant
Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center
Central Point, OR
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Delivered comprehensive overnight care for emergency and critically ill patients by monitoring vital signs, administering medications, feeding, and providing supportive care.
- Delivered specialized care for patients facing critical health situations.
- Supported wound care, bandaging, surgical preparation, and assisted in multiple animal births, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Maintained patient comfort, cleanliness, and clinical areas during overnight hospitalization.
Kennel & Veterinary Assistant
VCA Jackson Animal Hospital
Medford, OR
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Prepared patients and equipment for surgery, assisted during orthopedic surgical procedures, and monitored patients under anesthesia.
- Supported animal restraint during examinations, ensuring safety while monitoring patient vitals, assisting with laboratory work, filling prescriptions, grooming, providing boarding care, and communicating with clients.
- Maintained sanitation of kennel, treatment, and surgical environments to promote health and safety standards.
Veterinary Shadowing
Crater Animal Clinic
Central Point, OR
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted with mixed-animal medicine for dogs, cats, horses, goats, and sheep, observing acupuncture, physical therapy, herd medicine, minor surgery, and house calls.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures at Crater Animal Clinic.
- Observed animal behavior and recorded health information for patient records.
- Prepared examination rooms and sanitized equipment for safe use.
Volunteer
Southern Oregon Humane Society
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated animal socialization sessions to enhance pet behavior and foster positive interactions.
- Assisted in caring for animals through feeding and grooming activities.
- Maintained cleanliness of animal habitats and communal areas.
- Supported adoption events by interacting with potential adopters.
Animal Caretaker
Hurley Ranch Management
Medford, OR
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Cared for chickens, guinea pigs, cattle, dogs, horses, and sheep; ensured proper feeding, administered medication/injections, provided training, and maintained stalls for optimal animal health.
- Assisted with budgeting, managed supply orders, and maintained accurate financial records to support operational efficiency.
- Fed and monitored animals daily to ensure proper nutrition and health.
- Cleaned animal enclosures and maintained a safe environment for all animals.
- Assisted with veterinary care, administering medications and observing health conditions.
Veterinary Shadowing
Phoenix Animal Hospital
Phoenix, OR
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Supported veterinarians in spay/neuter procedures, jaw surgeries, mass removals, and dental treatments to enhance animal welfare and recovery outcomes.
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures at the animal clinic.
- Observed animal behavior and reported findings to veterinary staff.
- Prepared examination rooms by cleaning and organizing necessary equipment.
Volunteer
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
01.2023
- Engaged shelter animals in play and interaction to enhance behavior and increase adoptability.
- Assisted in daily animal care and feeding routines.
- Cleaned and maintained animal living spaces to ensure hygiene.
- Supported adoption events by organizing supplies and materials.
Education
B.S. - Veterinary Science, Minor in Microbiology
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona05-2027
High School Diploma -
Cascade Christian High School
Medford, OR05-2023
Skills
- Venipuncture
- IV catheter placement
- SQ/IV fluids
- Injections and vaccines
- Medication administration
- Wound care/bandaging
- Surgical preparation/assistance
- Orthopedic surgery assistance
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Vital signs
- Bloodwork
- Urinalysis
- Fecal testing
- Microscopy/cytology
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Dental polishing
- Small- and large-animal restraint
- Grooming
- Nail trims
- Ear cleaning
- Hospitalized-patient care
- Mixed species care
- Microchip placement
- Radiographic positioning
- Ultrasound training
- Injections/medications
- Hoof trimming
Animal Livestock Experience
- 4-H Livestock - Sheep & Goats, Wagner Valley Sheep, Premier Livestock, Riverbend Livestock- Raised, trained, managed, and exhibited market sheep and goats; managed feeding, health care, medications, hoof care, grooming, fitting, and show preparation., Raised and exhibited a breeding goat for one year., Honors include Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat, Reserve Champion 4-H Market Goat, Grand Champion Lightweight Market Lamb, and Reserve Champion Intermediate Lamb Showman.
- 4-H Sheep Club - Livestock Mentor- Mentored an entire youth sheep club in feeding plans, animal training, showmanship, grooming/clipping, fair preparation, attire, and professionalism.
- Hurley Ranch Management, Medford, Oregon, 3, 500, Cared for chickens, guinea pigs, cattle, dogs, horses, and sheep; performed feeding, medication/injections, training, and stall maintenance., Assisted with budgeting, supply orders, and financial record keeping.
- Independent Pet Sitting- Provided overnight and daytime care for dogs, cats, rodents, and reptiles, including senior and medically complex animals.
- Southern Oregon Humane Society- Animal socialization/training, exercise, playgroups, sanitation, and community interaction.
- Pima Animal Care Center- Volunteered and fostered three dogs; provided feeding, exercise, socialization, behavioral monitoring, and adoption promotion.
- Humane Society of Southern Arizona- Shelter animal socialization.
Leadership Teaching Professional Involvement
- University of Arizona Pre-Veterinary Club, 3 Year Member and Vice President 2026-2027- Participated in leadership, volunteering, club events, public speaking, veterinary guest lectures, and an equine endurance ride event.
- General Chemistry Preceptor for Dr. Amy Graham, Supported student learning across two semesters and proctored a midterm examination.
- Molecular & Cellular Biology Tutor- Provided peer tutoring in molecular and cellular biology for one semester.
- Animal Anatomy & Physiology Tutor (Present)- Provide peer instruction in animal anatomy and physiological concepts.
- Volunteers for Intercultural and Definitive Adventures club member- Spanish-language proficiency practice, suture/wound care practice, spay/neuter preparatory training.
Clinical Skills
Small- and large-animal restraint, vital signs, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, SQ/IV fluids, injections/vaccines, medication administration, wound care/bandaging, microchip placement, Surgical preparation/assistance, orthopedic surgery assistance, anesthesia monitoring, radiographic positioning, ultrasound training, bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal testing, microscopy/cytology, Ultrasonic scaling, dental polishing, nail trims, ear cleaning, grooming, hospitalized-patient care, Sheep/goat handling, injections/medications, nutrition and feeding management, hoof care, fitting, clipping, training, show preparation
Certifications Professional Development
- Radiation Use and Safety Training Certificate, Radiation Safety on Demand
- Equine Veterinary Seminar, Veterinary presentations on recent developments in equine medicine
- University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine, Program/facility tour
- Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, Oregon State University, Program/facility tour
Community Service Additional Experience
- Cascade Christian Elementary, Volunteer Basketball Coach- Coached students ages 7-11, led practices, and coached games.
- Rogue Valley Manor, Waitress/Hostess- Senior-resident dining service, hosting, dietary accommodations, sanitation, and special events.
- Magdalene House fundraising auction, Providence Festival of Trees charitable fundraiser
- Childcare Provider
Veterinary Experience
- Veterinary Assistant, The Cheerful Vet, Phoenix, Oregon- Assisted with surgery, patient restraint, venipuncture, IV catheter placement, injections/vaccines, SQ/IV fluids, wound care, microchip placement, radiographs, laboratory diagnostics, and patient treatments. Performed ultrasonic dental scaling/polishing, nail trims, microscopy/cytology, and assisted with diagnostic ultrasound., Prepare prescriptions, maintain drug logs, and chart medical information for the veterinarian., Gained experience with the integration of Eastern and Western veterinary medicine, herbal medicine, and food therapy in a holistic clinical setting.
- Veterinary Assistant, Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center, Central Point, Oregon- Provided overnight care for emergency, hospitalized, and critically ill patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, feeding, and supportive care., Assisted with wound care, bandaging, surgical preparation, and multiple animal births/deliveries., Maintained patient comfort, cleanliness, and clinical areas during overnight hospitalization.
- Kennel & Veterinary Assistant, VCA Jackson Animal Hospital, Medford, Oregon- Assisted with restraint, patient vitals, laboratory work, prescription filling, grooming, boarding care, and client communication., Prepared patients and equipment for surgery, assisted during orthopedic surgical procedures, and monitored patients under anesthesia., Maintained sanitary kennel, treatment, and surgical environments.
- Veterinary Shadowing, Phoenix Animal Hospital - Dr. Glen Winters, Phoenix, Oregon- Observed spay/neuter procedures, jaw surgery, mass removals, dentistry, and various medical treatments.
- Veterinary Shadowing, Crater Animal Clinic - Dr. Jasmine Bardales & Dr. Whitney Madigan- Shadowed mixed-animal medicine involving dogs, cats, horses, goats, and sheep, including acupuncture, physical therapy, herd medicine, minor surgery, and house calls.
Activities
- Dean's List, University of Arizona
- National Society of High School Scholars
- Graduated 1st in Class with 4.0 high school GPA
- 4 Years Varsity Tennis
- 1 Year Basketball
Certification
- Radiation Use and Safety Training Course
- Dog and Cat First Aid and CPR Training
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
The Cheerful Vet
06.2025 - 08.2026
Veterinary Assistant
Southern Oregon Veterinary Specialty Center
05.2025 - 08.2025
Kennel & Veterinary Assistant
VCA Jackson Animal Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Pima Animal Care Center
01.2024 - 01.2026
Volunteer
Humane Society of Southern Arizona
01.2023
Veterinary Shadowing
Crater Animal Clinic
01.2022 - 01.2023
Volunteer
Southern Oregon Humane Society
01.2022 - 01.2023
Animal Caretaker
Hurley Ranch Management
01.2020 - 01.2023
Veterinary Shadowing
Phoenix Animal Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2022
B.S. - Veterinary Science, Minor in Microbiology
University of Arizona
High School Diploma -
Cascade Christian High School