Julia Ekmekchyan
Santa Clarita,CA
Summary
Aspiring Veterinarian with nearly two years of comprehensive experience as a Veterinary Assistant, including a leadership role in a companion animal clinic. Demonstrated proficiency in surgical preparation, patient care, discharge, and team management through task delegation. Possessing a strong foundation in diagnostic techniques from previous laboratory and academic experiences. Seeking admission to veterinary school to earn a DVM with a specialization in surgery.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vet Assistant
Sierra Veterinary Clinic
10.2022 - Current
- Support the veterinarian in performing surgeries by preparing instruments, monitoring anesthesia, and providing post-operative care for patients.
- Give subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injections.
- Calculate medication and injection doses.
- Record therapeutic procedures thoroughly in patient's records.
- Answer owner animal health questions and advise on best care practices.
- Assist in diagnostic procedures such as radiographs, bloodwork analysis, urine testing, and ultrasound.
- Promote a safe environment by adhering to sanitation protocols in all work areas.
- Trained in restraining dogs and cats to ensure the safety of the patients and the technicians.
- Increased team efficiency with effective delegation and supervision of 2 veterinary technicians and 2 veterinary assistants.
Student Assistant
Scrubs Cafe
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
- Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly adapting to various roles within the food service environment as needed.
Volunteer
Hammock Lab
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Cared and maintained husbandry for rats and mice
- Collected behavioral assay data
- Participated in necropsies
- Conducted biochemical assays including BCA assays and ELISA with mice tissues
- Prepared homogenates
- Have experience with micropipettes, centrifuges, and general prep.
- Trained in aseptic techniques and laboratory maintenance
House and Pet Sitter
Self-employeed
04.2018 - 06.2022
- Provided care for dogs, cats, guinea pigs, hamsters, chickens, and bunnies.
- Maintained animal husbandry and administered oral medications.
- Assisted owners by providing at home care for their pets after surgical procedures or life-style changing medical diagnosis.
Volunteer
Yolo County Food Bank
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Created bags of groceries, making sure everyone obtained a balanced variety of goods.
- Rationed out food with an accurate estimate to ensure all the families received similar portions and all the food was given away.
- Communicated efficiently with the other volunteers if a change in portions or content needed to be changed.
- Packed wholesale grains, such as rice, cleanly into smaller containers to be more easily distributed to families.
Concierge
Sunrise Assisted Living
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided exceptional customer service to diverse clientele, fostering an atmosphere of respect and empathy.
- Managed a variety of tasks simultaneously, maintaining professionalism and efficiency under pressure.
- Addressed client inquiries with timely and professional responses via phone, email and in-person interactions.
- Organized and entered data into various computer software programs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of California - Davis
Davis, CA06.2022
Associate of Science - Biology
College of The Canyons
Valencia, CA06.2020
Skills
- Patient Care
- Medical record-keeping
- Animal handling of rodents and companion animals
- Laboratory skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Animal behavior observation
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptable
- Team-working
- General computer literacy
Certification
- Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit - March 2024 - Current
hobbies
Crochet - I started an amateur crochet business that is promoted purely through word of mouth. I primarily crochet amigurumi, but have also made clothing, pot protectors, headbands and baskets. Many of my items are made to order and I have made several custom toys by my own design. I have profited a little over $700 and have used excess yarn to create items donated to a school.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Armenian
Limited Working
Timeline
Vet Assistant
Sierra Veterinary Clinic
10.2022 - Current
Student Assistant
Scrubs Cafe
02.2022 - 08.2022
Volunteer
Yolo County Food Bank
01.2021 - 07.2021
Volunteer
Hammock Lab
11.2020 - 08.2022
Concierge
Sunrise Assisted Living
02.2019 - 09.2020
House and Pet Sitter
Self-employeed
04.2018 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
University of California - Davis
Associate of Science - Biology
College of The Canyons
- Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit - March 2024 - Current
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