JAIMEE R BENNETT
Strasburg
Summary
Experienced in animal handling and routine veterinary procedures, providing crucial support in clinical settings. Utilizing strong interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail to assist veterinarians and elevate patient care. Proficient in administrative duties and inventory management, ensuring smooth clinic operations. Skilled in high-volume spay/neuter, sedation, and surgical prep, including intubation, shaving, and blocking techniques.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Pet Care Coalition
02.2025 - 05.2025
- 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.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Implemented proper sterilization procedures to maintain a sanitary work environment and prevent cross-contamination risks.
- Contributed teamwork flexibility adaptability willingness learn new skills support colleagues achieve practice goals objectives.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Supported veterinary diagnostics, preparing samples for laboratory testing to aid in swift treatment planning.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
Front Desk Receptionist
Maxfund
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
Ranch Hand
A- Ranch
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Repaired or constructed diverse types of fencing or enclosures across ranch property.
- Helped with medical treatments or vaccinations for cattle or horses under supervision.
- Participated in branding, castrating, and dehorning tasks.
- Assisted with moving hay bales for storage or distribution to animals.
- Handled newborn calves safely for tagging or weighing procedures.
- Moved cattle between pastures using low-stress handling techniques.
- Operated various types of farm equipment such as tractors and ATVs.
File Organizer
Eastern Colorado Services for the Developmentally Disabled
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Filed forms, records, reports and correspondence in appropriate file systems.
- Managed confidential materials securely by adhering to company policies and legal guidelines.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop streamlined record-keeping system.
Trainer
Western Trail Horses
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Promoted good health in horses by monitoring and managing nutrition.
- Reduced current problematic behaviors and helped prevent future problems through direct training.
- Taught horses to respond to verbal commands, body cues, and rein pressure with consistency and precision.
- Transported horses safely between facilities using professional driving skills while operating trailers.
- Prepared horses for use of saddles, bridles and bits.
Pen Rider
D&D West Feedlot
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Diagnosed various animal health issues and recommended appropriate treatments.
- Administered vaccinations to protect animals from diseases.
- Conducted routine check-ups to maintain overall animal wellness.
- Performed and reported necropsies on cattle to determine a cause of death.
Education
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Production Agriculture
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO05.2024
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Equine Management - Training
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO05.2024
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA05-2027
Skills
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Advanced horsemanship skills
- Cattle Handling
- Basic Veterinary Knowledge
- Tack and equipment familiarity
- Fence Repair
- Groundwork training techniques
- Medication administration
- Euthanasia assistance
- Sample collection
- Animal behavior
- Animal grooming
- Vaccine administration
- Laboratory procedures
- Diagnostic imaging
- Client education
- Post operative care
- Surgical procedures and support
- Preventative medicine
- Conduct necropsies
- Surgical assistance
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Animal handling
- Animal restraint
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Careful restraint
- Radiology techniques
- Prescription filling
- Wound care
- Veterinarian assistance
- Post-surgical monitoring
- Microchip administration
- Anesthetic administration assistance
- Dental care
- Animal safety
Certification
- Certification - Cattle A.I.
- Northeastern Junior College, Sterling CO
LANGUAGE
English Native
American Sign Language Intermediate
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Pet Care Coalition
02.2025 - 05.2025
Front Desk Receptionist
Maxfund
10.2024 - 02.2025
Ranch Hand
A- Ranch
05.2024 - 08.2024
File Organizer
Eastern Colorado Services for the Developmentally Disabled
01.2024 - 05.2024
Pen Rider
D&D West Feedlot
10.2022 - 09.2023
Trainer
Western Trail Horses
11.2021 - 12.2023
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Equine Management - Training
Northeastern Junior College
Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) - Production Agriculture
Northeastern Junior College
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster Career School
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