Emily Grabowski
North Aurora,IL
Summary
Dedicated candidate with considerable experience providing support to animals.
Skilled in meeting task deadlines, works well in team environments , and able to handle diverse daily tasks. I enjoy learning new skills and understanding them. I also have a background in small and large animal care. Experience includes performing diagnostics, administering medications and vaccinations, surgical assistance, and client education. Excel in communication, empathy, and problem solving to ensure optimal care for animals and clear, supportive interactions with pet owners.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
River West Animal Hospital
St. Charles, IL
09.2024 - Current
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine laboratory tests to check for any abnormalities in an animal's health condition.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during medical procedures and administered basic first aid treatments when necessary.
- Perform x-rays, blood work, EKGs, urinalysis, and cytologies.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Communicated with clients regarding their pet's health status or progress reports following a procedure or illness diagnosis.
- Use equipment to assist in diagnostic, medical and surgical procedures.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
Veterinary Assistant
Yorkville Animal Hospital
Yorkville, IL
11.2022 - 07.2024
- Monitored animal behavior and health.
- Answered owner animal health questions and addressed concerns.
- Assisted with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Assisted in the examination and treatment of animals in a veterinary clinic.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
Kennel Attendant
Yorkville Animal Hospital
Yorkville, IL
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Monitored boarding animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners and veterinary technicians/ doctors.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Mixed and administered special food to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
Education
Animal Sciences and Industry - Pre- Veterinary Medicine
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS05.2025
Health Science - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Human and Animal Studies
Aurora University
Aurora, IL05.2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vaccination administration
- Animal Restraining
- Subcutaneous, Intravenous, Intramuscular injections
- Cystocentesis
- Catheterization
- Refilling prescriptions
- Running in-house lab work
- Diagnostic imaging
- Dental cleaning procedures
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Pet feeding and care
- Surgical prep
- Cephalic blood draw
- Saphenous blood draw
- Jugular blood draw
Affiliations
- Regularly show and compete at shows locally and in other cities/ states.
- Horse and foal handling and care
- Understanding horse body language
- Observing horses for any health and soundness related problems that may arise
- The understanding of time management and patience
Research
- Costa Rica 2 weeks
Certification
- I have successfully completed the Fear Free Veterinary Certification Program and am recognised as a Fear Free Certified Professional.
Accomplishments
- Achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher during my semester(s) at St. Petersburg College while I was enrolled in my veterinary technology program.
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
River West Animal Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Yorkville Animal Hospital
11.2022 - 07.2024
Kennel Attendant
Yorkville Animal Hospital
09.2021 - 10.2022
Animal Sciences and Industry - Pre- Veterinary Medicine
Kansas State University
Health Science - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College
Bachelor of Science - Human and Animal Studies
Aurora University
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