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Work History
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Certification
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Isabella Fitzmaurice

Janesville,WI

Summary

Experienced veterinary professional with a hands-on approach to animal care, medical procedures, and client communication. Adept at supporting veterinary teams and adapting to changing needs to deliver impactful results. Strong skills in animal handling, medical record management, and laboratory procedures. Recognized for reliability, teamwork, and a focus on achieving optimal outcomes for pets and clients while consistently providing compassionate care.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Animal Clinic of Fort Atkinson
05.2023 - Current
  • Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks while maintaining high-quality patient care through multitasking abilities during busy shifts at the clinic.
  • Assisted in euthanasia procedures with empathy and compassion, providing emotional support to grieving pet owners during difficult times.
  • Assisted in surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and properly handing instruments to the veterinarian as needed.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and answering questions about pet health and wellness.
  • Scheduled appointments efficiently while prioritizing urgent cases appropriately based on severity of symptoms presented by pets.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations to animals under the supervision of a veterinarian, ensuring proper dosage and administration techniques.
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
  • Monitored post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.

Research Study Technician

Labcorp Drug Development
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Enhanced data accuracy by meticulously recording and analyzing study results.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for seamless integration of input from various subject matter experts.
  • Collect, document and manage data that includes animal observations, test material administration and clinical samples
  • Maintaining the highest standards of animal care and welfare in accordance with the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC)
  • Handling and restraining animals
  • Administering test items
  • Collecting biological samples
  • Monitoring food consumption and performing clinical observations
  • Collecting and reviewing data in accordance with the GLP regulations and SOPs

Veterinary Assistant

Mt. Zion Animal Clinic
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • Triage, examine, and assist in the diagnostic treatment and surgeries of both large and small animals
  • Draw blood, place catheters, monitor vitals, and recovery surgery patients
  • Set up and use diagnostic tools such as the radiography equipment, ultrasound, microscope, and bloodwork machines
  • Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
  • Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes for increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean and hygienic clinic environment, reducing risk of cross-contamination and ensuring safety of all animals.
  • Restrain large and small animals while ensuring the safety of both myself and everyone involved
  • Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
  • Perform reception and customer service duties such as: scheduling appointments, responding to emails, billing, checking clients/patients in/out
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.

Veterinary Assistant

Janesville Animal Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2021
  • Triage, examine, and assist in the diagnostic treatment and surgeries of both large and small animals
  • Draw blood, place catheters, monitor vitals, and recovery surgery patients
  • Set up and use diagnostic tools such as the radiography equipment, ultrasound, microscope, and bloodwork machines
  • Ensured accuracy of medical records by diligently documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
  • Streamlined patient admission and discharge processes for increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained clean and hygienic clinic environment, reducing risk of cross-contamination and ensuring safety of all animals.
  • Restrain large and small animals while ensuring the safety of both myself and everyone involved
  • Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
  • Perform reception and customer service duties such as: scheduling appointments, responding to emails, billing, checking clients/patients in/out
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.

Equine Sports Massage Therapist, Farrier, and Trainer

BELLA EQUINE
06.2016 - 09.2020
  • Company Overview: BELLA EQUINE offered on-site equestrian services in Southern Wisconsin such as: Equine Sports Massage Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, and Farrier Services
  • Worked hand in hand with both horse and rider/owner to achieve a set personal goal
  • BELLA EQUINE offered on-site equestrian services in Southern Wisconsin such as: Equine Sports Massage Therapy, Trigger Point Therapy, and Farrier Services

Animal Technician

Covance, Inc. Laboratories
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Performed animal husbandry duties including but not limited to: cleaning and sanitizing feeders, water bottles, and animal caging
  • Feeding and providing various enrichment to animals such as: primates, dogs, cats, pigs, rabbits, and rodents
  • Sanitized and set up animal housing and procedure rooms
  • Collected, recorded, and reviewed both hand recorded and computer-generated data
  • Monitored and observed animal behavior/welfare

Preschool Teacher

Penny's Childcare Center
10.2017 - 06.2018
  • Helped children establish good habits of personal hygiene; changed diapers, assisted in toilet training, and helped din the washing of hands throughout the day
  • Prepared and assisted with meals
  • Implemented a lesson plan that fulfilled all developmental areas: cognitive, physical, social/emotional, language/literacy, and independence

Preschool Teacher

Trinity Lutheran Church, School, and Childcare
12.2015 - 09.2017
  • Helped children establish good habits of personal hygiene; changed diapers, assisted in toilet training, and helped din the washing of hands throughout the day
  • Prepared and assisted with meals
  • Implemented a lesson plan that fulfilled all developmental areas: cognitive, physical, social/emotional, language/literacy, and independence

Adult and Child Caregiver

Sue Mayer
01.2008 - 12.2016
  • Transported clients to stores, appointments, and social events
  • Assisted with personal care and hygiene for those with developmental disabilities
  • Administered medication and physical therapy exercises, prepared meals, and offered companionship

Farrier Apprentice

Keith Kesick
12.2015 - 06.2016
  • Assisted with the hoof trimming and shoeing of horses and ponies
  • Researched and learned about farriery and the anatomy of the quine distal limb

Farm Hand

Pigeon Creek Farm
01.2014 - 12.2015
  • Cleaned stalls and exercised horses
  • Fed and watered horses as needed

Veterinary Assistant Intern

Wisconsin Equine Hospital and Clinic
08.2015 - 09.2015
  • Shadowed and assisted in many veterinary services such as: surgeries, lameness evaluations, radiographs, ultrasounds, MRIs, shockwave therapy, laser therapy, mesotherapy, and chiropractic work
  • Aided in physical examinations by recorded basic vital signs such as: temperature, pulse, capillary refill time, and respiration rate
  • Recorded and maintained various clinic records
  • Prepared, administered, and recorded medications and other treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian
  • Travelled with a DVM and practiced technician duties both in clinic and in field
  • Guaranteed clinic cleanliness for all facilities including holding areas, surgery suites, and examination rooms to prohibit the spread of bacteria

Kennel Technician

Riverview Kennel
04.2015 - 08.2015
  • Groomed dogs, administered medications, and cleaned/disinfected kennels
  • Performed husbandry duties, checked customers in/out, provided excellent customer service

Adult and Child Caregiver

Balance, Inc.
02.2014 - 06.2014
  • Transported clients to stores, appointments, and social events
  • Assisted with personal care and hygiene for those with developmental disabilities
  • Administered medication and physical therapy exercises, prepared meals, and offered companionship

Bartender/Server/Hostess

Stony Hill Bar & Grill
10.2013 - 06.2014
  • Performed general cash-handling duties
  • Provided customer service by taking orders, greeting patrons immediately, and preparing drinks and appetizers

Feed Mill Laborer

Saukville Feed Supplies
06.2012 - 05.2014
  • Loaded customer vehicles with both single and bulk orders
  • Operated forklift in stock warehouses
  • Performed clerical tasks and cash-handling duties and maintained inventory
  • Mixed and bagged various animal feeds

Farm Hand

Willow Pond Morgans
01.2011 - 12.2011
  • Cleaned stalls and exercised horses
  • Fed and watered horses as needed

Education

Therasage EMC -

Therasage EMC
03.2017

Certification - Animal Science

Milwaukee Career College
Milwaukee
11.2015

High School Diploma - Business And Animal Science

Random Lake High School
Random Lake
06.2013

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Attention to detail and highly organized
  • Time management and adaptability
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • High quality data entry, recording, and management

Accomplishments

    Established, developed, and sustained a business specializing in Equine Farrier and Massage Therapy. Designed a website, created brochures, and produced various effective promotional materials. Handled scheduling and billing efficiently.

Certification

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Animal Clinic of Fort Atkinson
05.2023 - Current

Research Study Technician

Labcorp Drug Development
09.2022 - 04.2023

Veterinary Assistant

Mt. Zion Animal Clinic
02.2021 - 09.2022

Veterinary Assistant

Janesville Animal Medical Center
03.2020 - 02.2021

Animal Technician

Covance, Inc. Laboratories
09.2018 - 03.2020

Preschool Teacher

Penny's Childcare Center
10.2017 - 06.2018

Equine Sports Massage Therapist, Farrier, and Trainer

BELLA EQUINE
06.2016 - 09.2020

Preschool Teacher

Trinity Lutheran Church, School, and Childcare
12.2015 - 09.2017

Farrier Apprentice

Keith Kesick
12.2015 - 06.2016

Veterinary Assistant Intern

Wisconsin Equine Hospital and Clinic
08.2015 - 09.2015

Kennel Technician

Riverview Kennel
04.2015 - 08.2015

Adult and Child Caregiver

Balance, Inc.
02.2014 - 06.2014

Farm Hand

Pigeon Creek Farm
01.2014 - 12.2015

Bartender/Server/Hostess

Stony Hill Bar & Grill
10.2013 - 06.2014

Feed Mill Laborer

Saukville Feed Supplies
06.2012 - 05.2014

Farm Hand

Willow Pond Morgans
01.2011 - 12.2011

Adult and Child Caregiver

Sue Mayer
01.2008 - 12.2016

Veterinary Assistant Certification

Therasage EMC -

Therasage EMC

Certification - Animal Science

Milwaukee Career College

High School Diploma - Business And Animal Science

Random Lake High School
Isabella Fitzmaurice