Hannah McGraw
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2034
2034
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Ahwatukee Animal Care Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
03.2021 - 06.2024
- Admitted and treated patients per the Doctor's request.
- Maintained thorough communication with the client while their pet was in our care.
- Performed venipuncture and IV catheter placement for surgical patients, regular appointments, and euthanasia.
- Worked with IDEXX's in house technology to perform CBC, Chemistries, Urinalysis, and Radiographs.
- Worked with the Doctor to treat rescue patients through a rescue facility while in our care.
- Prepared medications, animals, and equipment for surgery including calculation and administration of induction agents, intubation, surgical preparation, maintenance of surgical plane of anesthesia, and anesthetic recovery.
- Assisted in surgical procedures including dental cleanings, enucleations, and gastropexies.
Laboratory Assistant
The Varsani Virology Lab - ASU
Tempe, AZ
03.2022 - 04.2024
- Prepared various mammal and avian fecal and blood samples for viral sequencing at an outside lab.
- Performed viral purification, PCR, gel electrophoresis, and templification techniques for the lead investigator and graduate students as needed.
Veterinary Assistant
Scottsdale Veterinary Emergency Clinic
Scottsdale, AZ
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Admitted and treated critical patients per the Doctor's request.
- Worked with the doctor to care for hospitalized patients.
- Performed emergency triages on a multitude of species that came into the ER, which included rounding to a doctor, obtaining TPR, and communicating with the client.
- Anesthetized and monitored critical surgery patients according to the Doctor's orders.
Volunteer
Denardo Laboratory - ASU
Tempe, AZ
02.2022 - 04.2023
- I assisted in the husbandry of 25-50 laboratory snakes in the care of Dr. Denardo, DVM.
- Weekly duties included cleaning cages, feeding dead prey, monitoring for integument diseases, and cleaning the lab.
- The snakes I cared for included Kenyan Sand Boas, Central American Boas, Desert Rosy Boas, Children's Pythons, and Sonoran Gopher Snakes.
Veterinary Assistant
Dignity Veterinary Hospital
Chandler, AZ
06.2020 - 03.2021
- Obtained vitals for incoming patients and presented their concerns to the Doctor.
- Talked through estimates with clients.
- Performed reception duties of answering the phone and scheduling appointments.
- Filled prescriptions for patients per the Doctor's request.
- Administered vaccines and injectable medications.
- Performed radiographs, fecal analysis, and urinalysis.
Externship
Dignity Veterinary Hospital
Chandler, AZ
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Attended 150 hours for the externship.
- Observed hospital practices.
- Restrained patients for Doctors and Technicians.
- Sanitized hospital with aseptic techniques.
- Helped Technicians with diagnostic procedures.
Relief veterinary assistant
Roo Veterinary Relief Management
Phoenix, Arizona
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
- Prepared and maintained medical instruments and equipment for use.
- Monitored animal health and behavior during recovery periods.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Midwestern University
Glendale, AZ 08.2024 - 05.2028
Bachelor of Science -
Barrett, The Honors College - ASU
Tempe, AZ 08.2020 - 05.2024
Honors Thesis Project -
Barrett, The Honors College - ASU
Tempe, AZVeterinary Assistant Certification -
East Valley Institute of Technology
Mesa, AZ 08.2018 - 05.2020
Skills
- Effective communication
- Understanding of human-animal bond
- Self-motivation
- Hard-working
Awards
- Employee of the Month, Dignity Veterinary Hospital, 10/01/20.
- Employee of the Month, Ahwatukee Animal Care Hospital, 03/01/22.
- Member of Phi Beta Kappa Society, Arizona State University's Chapter, 04/01/24, Present. Only 2% of all graduates at ASU are invited to become members.
- Member of Midwestern’s SVECCS club and SAVMA
Timeline
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Midwestern University
08.2024 - 05.2028
Relief veterinary assistant
Roo Veterinary Relief Management
03.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Scottsdale Veterinary Emergency Clinic
03.2023 - 06.2023
Laboratory Assistant
The Varsani Virology Lab - ASU
03.2022 - 04.2024
Volunteer
Denardo Laboratory - ASU
02.2022 - 04.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Ahwatukee Animal Care Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelor of Science -
Barrett, The Honors College - ASU
08.2020 - 05.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Dignity Veterinary Hospital
06.2020 - 03.2021
Externship
Dignity Veterinary Hospital
01.2020 - 04.2020
Veterinary Assistant Certification -
East Valley Institute of Technology
08.2018 - 05.2020
Honors Thesis Project -
Barrett, The Honors College - ASU