Kaitlyn Bontrager
Bremen,Indiana
Summary
A passionate veterinary nursing student whom is experienced with office management, assisting veterinarians with farm calls, hospital and barn work, and utilizes organizational skills to maintain efficient workflows and ensure task completion. Knowledge of communication techniques to facilitate smooth interactions within team dynamics and client interactions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant
Equine Veterinary Hospital of Northern Indiana
11.2021 - Current
- Feed and give medications
- Clean/bed stalls
- IM/IV shots
- Blood draw
- Take vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
- Cold hose/clean/wound spray wounds
- Give oral medications
- Clean interior/ exterior of barn
- Watch for any abnormalities on exterior of horses/ behaviors
- Assist in surgeries (including anesthesia)
Education
Veterinary Nursing (Technician) Degree
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN08-2027
Ivy Tech Community College
South Bend, IN05.2024
Indiana University South Bend
South Bend, IN05.2024
Elkhart Area Career Center
Elkhart, IN05-2024
Core40 Diploma - Academic And Technical Honors
Northwood High School
Nappanee, IN06.2024
Skills
- Handling horses, I possess working knowledge of anatomy and physiology of livestock, communication skills with both the veterinarian and client including showing empathy towards clients and patients, always willing to learn new knowledge within the veterinary field, assisting in surgeries and on the farm procedures, and being able to collect vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
Activities
National Technical Honors Society Member February 2024 - May 2024
Timeline
Assistant
Equine Veterinary Hospital of Northern Indiana
11.2021 - Current
Veterinary Nursing (Technician) Degree
Purdue University
Ivy Tech Community College
Indiana University South Bend
Elkhart Area Career Center
Core40 Diploma - Academic And Technical Honors
Northwood High School
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