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Emily Gillis

Burlington,MA

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Veterinary Assistant

VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital
Wakefield, MA
10.2020 - Current
  • Perform venipuncture, x-rays and other diagnostic tests on small and exotic animal species.
  • Administer over 1,700+ vaccine, subcutaneous, and intramuscular injections to dogs, cats, and exotic species with consideration for dosage requirements, contraindications and possible side effects.
  • Collect vital signs on 10+ animals daily during appointments.
  • Communicate with 15 veterinarians regarding patient status, diagnostics, treatment, and discharge instructions.

Executive Vice President

Iota Gamma Upsilon
Amherst, MA
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Conducted weekly meetings with executive board members, alumni, and members to discuss progress and future initiatives.
  • Coordinated one-on-one meetings with position holders who were having academic and interpersonal issues.
  • Resolved 5+ internal relation problems within the organization by attentively acting on situations and conciliate with members.

Vice President of Membership

Iota Gamma Upsilon
Amherst, MA
03.2023 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated large-scale events to engage with potential new members and provide presentations regarding philanthropy.
  • Managed program operations, updates, and new implementations during recruitment registration.
  • Expanded personnel skill sets by mentoring newly initiated members both individually and in groups.

Farm Crew Member

Essex Technical High School
Hathorne, MA
07.2019 - 10.2020
  • Maintained stock health with proactive grooming, clipping, trimming, parasite control, castration and shearing.
  • Examined 3 flocks of 12 sheep and goats to detect illness, injury or disease.
  • Quarantined animals with potential contagious diseases to reduce infection risks and monitor disease presentation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Science

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst, MA
12-2024

High School Diploma -

Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School
Danvers, MA
06.2021

Skills

  • Client Education
  • Multi Species Vaccinations
  • Multi Species Phlebotomy and Venipuncture
  • Proficient in WoofWare Software
  • Animal Handling and Restraint
  • Euthanasia Assistance

Certification

  • Certified Veterinary Assistant, CVA
  • Fear-Free Certified Professional
  • Artificial Insemination Certified
  • Pet CPR and First-Aid Certified
  • OSHA 10 Hour Card

Timeline

Executive Vice President

Iota Gamma Upsilon
01.2024 - 06.2024

Vice President of Membership

Iota Gamma Upsilon
03.2023 - 12.2024

Certified Veterinary Assistant

VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital
10.2020 - Current

Farm Crew Member

Essex Technical High School
07.2019 - 10.2020

Bachelor of Science - Pre-Veterinary Science

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

High School Diploma -

Essex North Shore Agricultural And Technical School
Emily Gillis