Hannah Olson
Atwater,MN
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Crossroad Animal Shelter
Buffalo
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered vaccinations and medications to equine patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Assisted in diagnostic imaging procedures, enhancing accuracy in veterinary assessments.
- Conducted routine health checks, documenting findings to support treatment plans.
- Collaborated with veterinarians during surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environments and assisting as needed.
- Educated clients on proper animal care practices and post-treatment instructions for improved compliance.
- Mentored junior technicians on best practices in patient handling and care techniques, fostering professional development.
- Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
- Provided thorough discharge instructions to clients following appointments or surgical procedures, ensuring clear understanding of medications, aftercare steps, and follow-up recommendations.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Veterinary Technician
Buckingham Equine inc.
Raymond, MN
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Executed prepping and clean up of surgery as well as help with surgery if need be. Make sure appointments are quick and efficient by prepping the exam room and/or barn for horse calls. Going above and beyond to help the vet as much as I can as a vet tech. By getting blood samples ran down, tested, and other lab work or as simple as writing down in the records of what the veterinary is saying to make life easier.
Veterinary tech internship
Associated Veterinary Clinic
Waverly & Cokato, MN
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Learning the fundamentals of being a professional veterinary tech. Excelled in ear cytology’s and doing 4DX testing. Learned how to prep for a surgery and clean up after the surgery.
Sales Associate
Runnings
Willmar, MN
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Provide convenient information to customers when asked on the sales floor and help manage the farm and pet department in the store.
Paraprofessional
Buffalo High School
Buffalo
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Supported teachers in classroom management and lesson implementation to enhance student engagement.
- Assisted students with individualized learning plans, adapting materials for diverse learning styles.
- Collaborated with educational staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on behavioral and academic performance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
Education
Associates of applied science degree - veterinary technology
Ridgewater College
Willmar, MN05.2022
Equine and animal Science
University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC)
Crookston, MN05.2019
Elementary education
University of North Dakota (UND)
Grand forks, ND01.2018
General education
Buffalo High School
Buffalo, MN06.1016
Skills
Assisted with surgical preparations and provided support during procedures
Educated clients on health-related topics and procedures
Demonstrated proficiency in computer applications relevant to the role
Facilitated front desk operations and managed reception tasks
Communicated effectively with clients and team members
Maintained high efficiency in daily tasks
Adapted quickly to new information and tasks
Displayed a positive and engaging demeanor towards clients
Certification
First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
Affiliations
- Ridgewater Rodeo Club 2020 - 2022
- Gamma Phi Beta Sorority 2016 – 2018
- Minnesota associate of veterinary technician 2020 – present
- National veterinary technician association in America 2020 – present
- Ridgewater college veterinary technician association 2020 – present
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Crossroad Animal Shelter
04.2023 - 03.2024
Veterinary Technician
Buckingham Equine inc.
10.2022 - 12.2022
Veterinary tech internship
Associated Veterinary Clinic
05.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
Runnings
10.2020 - 11.2021
Paraprofessional
Buffalo High School
08.2019 - 06.2020
General education
Buffalo High School
Elementary education
University of North Dakota (UND)
Equine and animal Science
University of Minnesota, Crookston (UMC)
Associates of applied science degree - veterinary technology
Ridgewater College