Emily Newton
Poway,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable with solid foundation in animal care and clinical assistance. Supported veterinary procedures and maintained high standards of patient care. Interested in obtaining a Bachelors Degree in Animal Sciences and related Pre Veterinary Studies.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County
San Marcos, CA
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Set up for endoscopic procedures
- Set up for sterile procedures including thoracentesis, esophagostomy tube placements and biopsies
- Restrained patients for blood draws, ultrasounds, catheter placements, etc.
- Ran patient blood work such as Epocs, PCVs/ chemistry panels
- Maintained endoscopic scopes and surgical instruments
- Practiced blood draws (cephalic, lateral saphenous, medial saphenous)
- Practiced catheter placements (cephalic)
- Assisted during endoscopic procedures (foreign body, upper/lower GI, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy)
- Took patient vitals
- Filled prescription medications
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County
San Marcos, CA
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Set up for endoscopic procedures
- Set up for sterile procedures including thoracentesis, esophagostomy tube placements and biopsies
- Restrained patients for blood draws, ultrasounds, catheter placements, etc.
- Ran patient blood work such as Epocs, PCVs/ chemistry panels
- Maintained endoscopic scopes and surgical instruments
- Practiced blood draws (cephalic, lateral saphenous, medial saphenous)
- Practiced catheter placements (cephalic)
- Assisted during endoscopic procedures (foreign body, upper/lower GI, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy)
- Took patient vitals
- Filled prescription medications
Veterinary Assistant
Countryside Veterinary Hospital
Valley Center, CA
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures, ensuring animal comfort and safety.
- Performed venipuncture in cephalic, jugular, and saphenous veins
- Administered vaccines as well as other subcutaneous injections
- Performed nail trims, anal gland expressions, and ear cleanings
- Calculated dosages for subcutaneous injections
- Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Monitored vital signs of patients before, during, and after procedures to ensure stability.
- Set up for endoscopic procedures and sterile procedures including thoracentesis, esophagostomy tube placement and biopsies
- Restrained patients for procedures including cytocentesis
- Ran patient blood work such as Epochs, PCVs and chemistry panels
Education
Fear-Free Certified -
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Health
Pima Medical Institute
San Marcos, CA12.2023
Skills
- Client communication
- Animal safety
- Laboratory procedures
- Surgical procedures and support
- Veterinary terminology
- Animal restraint
- Patient Assessment
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County
06.2025 - 02.2026
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County
06.2025 - 02.2026
Veterinary Assistant
Countryside Veterinary Hospital
01.2024 - 12.2024
Fear-Free Certified -
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Health
Pima Medical Institute