Emerson Biossat
Athens,GA
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level patient care technician position to pursue a career in nursing. BLS certified.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Caretaker- Rabies vaccinated
Athens Clarke County Animal Services
2023.12 - Current
- Provide care for dogs, cats, rabbits, pigs, ducks, chickens, lizards, and hamsters, draw blood on adult cats/kittens, and puppies/adult dogs for lab work, physically restrain animals, use fear-free restraint, work with animal neglect and abuse cases, work with aggressive dogs and feral cats, assist with humane euthanasias, maintain cleanliness of shelter, process out adoptions, complete impound paperwork, keep records up to date, ensure animals are up to date on vaccines, tests, and prevention, distribute medications, give fluids, vaccinate animals, analyze ear cytologies and lab work, and more.
Microbiology Lab Assistant
UGA Microbiology Lab
2021.08 - 2023.07
- Organize and autoclave instruments and media, assist PhD students and other researchers with experiments, maintain the cleanliness of lab, clean lab equipment after use, dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste properly, prepare equipment and other materials for experiments, make media, agar plates, and other solutions, perform gel electrophoresis, prepare and analyze genomic DNA, and more.
Veterinary Assistant
South Athens Animal Clinic
2022.05 - 2023.02
- Take a history of the patient before technician and doctor appointments, carry out technician appointments alone, draw up and administer vaccines, run blood, fecal, dermal, and urine tests and analyze results, assist with physical examinations, nail trims, draw blood for lab tests, provide basic animal care for housed patients, help clean and organize the clinic, prepare medications for clients to take home, greet clients, answer phone calls, speak with clients about pet care and prevention of diseases/illnesses.
Education
B.S.A Biological Sciences -
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA05.2025
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Vaccine administration
- Disease Prevention
- Infection Control
- Behavior Analysis
- Human and Animal Safety
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Record Keeping
Certification
BLS Certified, 05/10/2026, 01HUGSE
Additional Information
Involved in UGA Miracle as a family relations committee member who builds relationships with the families at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; Teams Director for UGA Relay for Life and manages over 30 teams; member of Extra Special People and participates in afterschool programs; member of pre nursing club at UGA; and the President of Rescue Paws, an organization dedicated to fundraising for Athens Pets, a 501(c)(3) that supports pet owners who cannot afford spays, neuters, pet food/supplies, and life-saving surgeries.
Timeline
Animal Caretaker- Rabies vaccinated
Athens Clarke County Animal Services
2023.12 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
South Athens Animal Clinic
2022.05 - 2023.02
Microbiology Lab Assistant
UGA Microbiology Lab
2021.08 - 2023.07
B.S.A Biological Sciences -
The University of Georgia
BLS Certified, 05/10/2026, 01HUGSE
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