Julia Berndt
Affton,MO
Summary
Experienced with animal care and clinical support in veterinary settings. Utilizes skills in assisting with medical procedures and maintaining patient records. Knowledge of animal handling and client communication ensures smooth operations and excellent care. Currently pursuing Pre-Vet degree at Maryville University.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Emergency Group
Saint Louis
02.2025 - Current
- Work in a fast paced, high stress environment to deliver life-saving care, communicate quickly and effectively with clients and associates
- Provided quality post-operative care including wound management, pain control measures and regular assessment updates.
- Contributed to a safe environment by adhering to strict sanitation protocols and properly disposing of hazardous materials.
- Ensured the well-being of hospitalized patients through diligent monitoring and reporting of vital signs, behavior changes, or other concerns to veterinarians.
- Working on becoming RECOVER certified
- Trained in BLS and code-trained in an ER setting
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Animal Hospital
Saint Louis
05.2022 - Current
- Explained patient care and doctor's treatment plans to further educate clients and empower them to under their pet's care
- 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.
- Monitored patients under general anesthesia for sterile procedures and routine dental cleanings, cleaned, scaled, and polished teeth for patients
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
Volunteer
World Bird Santuary
Valley Park, MO
09.2015 - 09.2019
- Contributed to animal husbandry including feeding, scrapping, and caring the daily needs of raptors, corovids, and exotic waterfowl
- Cleaned enclosures, monitored permanent ambassador animals, performed ethograms of various raptor species to create a database of normal vs abnormal behavior
- Restrained and performed venipuncture on raptors, large parrots, and corovids in a hospital setting
- Handled, moved, crated, and carried various raptor species on glove with falconry techniques
- Contributed to public education and conservation efforts
Tyson Environmental Research Fellow
Washington University Biology Department
Saint Louis
05.2017 - 09.2018
- Followed protocol to preserve integrity of scientific research including vector-based disease control, impacts of pesticides on soil microbes, and species surveys
- Conducted personal impromptu research under direct guidance of doctors and biologists
- Navigated woodland, glade, and prarie biomes using maps, compass, and GPS
- Assisted in ecological field research
- Presented research findings in symposium style format with other fellows
Education
High School Diploma -
Webster Groves High School
Saint Louis, MO05-2019
Skills
- Client communication and reception duties
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patient restraint
- Animal safety
- Sample collection
- Euthanasia assistance
- Surgery and anesthesia trained
- Vaccine administration
- Laboratory procedures
- Emergency and supportive care
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Emergency Group
02.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Animal Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Tyson Environmental Research Fellow
Washington University Biology Department
05.2017 - 09.2018
Volunteer
World Bird Santuary
09.2015 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Webster Groves High School