Emily Reed
Painesville,OH
Summary
Dynamic veterinary assistant with expertise in surgical procedure support and emergency first aid, honed at Equine Specialty Hospital. Skilled in diagnostic imaging and medical record-keeping, enhancing patient care. Proven ability to train and mentor staff, fostering a collaborative environment. Committed to animal welfare and adept at handling complex situations with compassion and precision.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Equine Specialty Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians in performing examinations and treatments for various animals.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for patient care.
- Monitored animal behavior and vital signs to identify potential health issues.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and ultrasound scans.
- Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
- Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications or vaccinations prescribed by veterinarian.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Barn Hand and Horse Riding Instructor
Win-Seek Fallen Pines Equestrian Center
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Monitored animal behavior and reported any health concerns to senior staff for timely intervention.
- Learned safety protocols and best practices for handling livestock under supervision of experienced staff.
- Enhanced animal well-being through attentive care, proper feeding, and regular health checks.
- Developed personalized lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and abilities.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed during lessons and equestrian activities.
- Instructed students on riding techniques and equine care, fostering skill development and confidence.
Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Shadow
Happy Tales Veterinary Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
- Provided care for animals before and after surgeries.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
Veterinary Shadow
D'adamo Veterinary Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Observed senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Observed practicing veterinarians and associated job actions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Veterinary Focus)
Thiel College
Greenville, PA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Churchill High School
Livonia, MI05.2021
Skills
- Veterinary Medicine
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Pet Feeding and Care
- Emergency First Aid
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Basic Animal Care
- Laboratory procedures
- Medical record-keeping
Accomplishments
Dietrich Honors Institute Undergraduate Thesis completed in November 2024: A Research Review on Equine Social Hierarchies in Barn Environments and the Effects on Behavioral Dynamics
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Equine Specialty Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Barn Hand and Horse Riding Instructor
Win-Seek Fallen Pines Equestrian Center
02.2024 - 08.2024
Veterinary Assistant/Veterinary Shadow
Happy Tales Veterinary Hospital
09.2022 - 12.2022
Veterinary Shadow
D'adamo Veterinary Hospital
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-Veterinary Focus)
Thiel College
High School Diploma -
Churchill High School