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Ethan Levin

Tucson,AZ

Summary

Seasoned companion animal and livestock veterinary technician. Hard-working veterinary student, committed to a future serving rural Arizona as a multi-species (Equine, Livestock, and Companion Animal) veterinarian. Special interests in bovine herd health, equine sports and internal medicine, surgery, and global veterinary missions. President of the Christian Veterinary Club, Treasurer for the Student Society of Veterinary Surgery, and active member of the Food Animal and Student Chapter of the American Association of Equine Practitioners at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Delivery Driver (part Time)

DoorDash/UberEats
Oro Valley, AZ
04.2024 - Current
  • Part-time job pursued for flexibility and opportunity to serve others while managing full-time veterinary education

Respite/Attendant Care Provider

ASCEND School
Prescott, AZ
10.2018 - Current
  • Provided compassionate care for patients with disabilities and developmental challenges.
  • Assisting clients in maintaining a safe environment by monitoring their health and safety needs.
  • Ensured proper nutrition was maintained by preparing meals according to dietary guidelines.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.

Vet Assistant/Technician

Adobe Veterinary Center
Tucson, AZ
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Multi-species large animal veterinary care to include;
  • Cleaning and stocking ambulatory trucks with medical supplies, handling and assisting doctors with treatments of equine, ruminant species, and swine patients. Regular dental work, mobile x-ray, venipuncture, anesthetic induction and monitoring, IV catheter placement and fluid administration, medication administration, client communication, assisting doctors with completion of medical notes and SOAPs, preparing estimates and invoices, running in-house labs, and pack and prep of send out labs, etc.

Vet Assistant/Tech

Civano Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
Tucson, AZ
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Promoted to ICU lead technician with duties that included, vital signs & monitoring critical patients, filling & administration of prescription medications, radiology, phlebotomy, nasogastric intubation & assisted feeding, lab work, regular usage of Idexx equipment, IV catheterization, IV fluid administrations & transfusions (i.e. blood, antivenin, etc.), surgical prep & assistance, anesthesia & monitoring for sedated procedures/surgeries, etc.
  • Leadership role facilitating ICU oxygen chamber maintenance and training colleagues on appropriate use.
  • Leadership role in isolation/contagious patient care.

Vet Assistant/Tech

Prescott Animal Hospital
Prescott, AZ
03.2020 - 07.2021
  • As a veterinary assistant, my responsibilities included properly restraining patients for veterinarians, preparing and assisting with radiology and ultrasonography, performing hourly 'rounds' on patients, walking, feeding, and administration of medications to patients, placing IV catheters, lab work, preparing and performing IV fluid administration, anesthetic monitoring, surgical prep, preparing a variety of sterile surgical packs for doctors, nail trims, anal gland expressions, one-on-one interaction with clients, computer skills (invoicing, medical record updates, etc.).
  • First exposure/practice of sterile techniques and 'scrubbing in' for surgical procedures.
  • Orthopedic radiography, surgical prep, anesthetic monitoring, and post-operative care.

Employee/Ranch Hand

Hampton Cattle Company
Kirkland, AZ
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Fence and gate maintenance and repairs to ensure safety of animals.
  • Performing general ranch maintenance such as cleaning stalls, barns, and other areas.
  • Operating tractors and farm equipment for various tasks.
  • Transporting feed, supplies, and livestock between locations as needed.
  • Gathering and restraint of cattle with roping and horseback techniques.
  • Assisting with branding activities during calving season.
  • Operating irrigation systems to ensure adequate pasture growth.

Vet Assistant/Clinic Maintenance

Littleton Veterinary Clinic
Centennial, CO
09.2019 - 12.2019
  • First position in a veterinary hospital, with duties prioritizing clinic maintenance and upkeep. My responsibilities included things like disinfecting the clinic, clinic construction repairs, and improvements, as well as general animal restraint and assisting. I learned how to prepare, draw up vaccinations, run blood work, centrifugation, etc. This experience gave me an introductory understanding and appreciation for how a small, private clinical practice operates.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine
Oro Valley, AZ

Bachelor of Veterinary Science -

University of Arizona College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Hobbies and Interests

  • Reading & growing in veterinary knowledge
  • Traveling with family and friends
  • Active member of Christian church
  • Horseback riding and working on my grandfather’s ranch
  • Rodeo
  • Guitar
  • Soccer

Timeline

Delivery Driver (part Time)

DoorDash/UberEats
04.2024 - Current

Vet Assistant/Technician

Adobe Veterinary Center
08.2022 - 08.2023

Vet Assistant/Tech

Civano Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
08.2021 - 08.2022

Vet Assistant/Tech

Prescott Animal Hospital
03.2020 - 07.2021

Vet Assistant/Clinic Maintenance

Littleton Veterinary Clinic
09.2019 - 12.2019

Respite/Attendant Care Provider

ASCEND School
10.2018 - Current

Employee/Ranch Hand

Hampton Cattle Company
01.2016 - 01.2020

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -

University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine

Bachelor of Veterinary Science -

University of Arizona College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Ethan Levin