Katie Pennington
Boynton Beach,TX
Summary
With 6 years of experience as a veterinary assistant and technician, I am eager to specialize in the equine industry. My background has equipped me with strong time management, problem-solving skills, and a reputation for reliability and adaptability. I am known for quickly learning and applying new skills, making me an asset to any team. My exceptional communication and project management abilities allow me to handle multiple tasks efficiently in fast-paced environments. Proactive in addressing issues and optimizing processes, I am committed to advancing organizational goals and contributing to team success with enthusiasm and dedication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Equine Technician
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital
01.2022 - Current
- I am responsible for the care of all equine patients and hospital cleanliness.
- Daily tasks include taking vitals, medication administration (oral, IV, IM, etc.), IV fluid therapy, charting accurately, patient intake/discharge, stocking, cleaning stalls and general restraint.
- I also assist in surgeries by prepping the room and patient, be an extra hand for the doctors as well as clean up and post op care.
Veterinary Assistant / Technician
Hurst Animal Clinic
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures by restraining patients and gathering supplies.
- Collected, prepared, and ran specimens and samples for outside and in-house laboratory analysis.
- Administer medication, nail trims, anal gland expressions, subcutaneous fluid therapy, cold laser therapy, and injections.
- Care for hospitalized and surgical patients by monitoring fluids, medication, TPR, excretions, and behavior throughout the day.
Internship Student
Stephenville Equine Sports Medicine
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Tie, put in stock, or restrain patients for veterinarian or tech to perform physical exam, therapy, injection, dental, ultrasound, x-rays, etc.
- Cleaned and restock exam areas, pharmacy area, and mobile vet box to prevent diseases and dust accumulation.
- Gained more knowledge on lower leg anatomy to better understand lameness, medications used and why, as well as common diagnostics.
Internship Student
Reata Equine Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Lead patient to exam area and either put in the stock or restrain for physical exam. Assist with treatment and diagnostics such as x-rays and intra-articular, intravenous, and intramuscular injections.
- Kept exam and pharmacy areas clean by rinsing off mats and walls, throwing away trash and disposing of sharps. Kept these areas organized by re-stocking supplies such as scrub tins and gloves.
- Strengthened my knowledge on different types, causes, and treatments of lameness conditions, interpretation of radiographs, and uses for medications.
Certified Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician
Summerfields Animal Hospital
03.2018 - 08.2020
- Took an accurate history of a patient, recorded weight and temperature, and heart rate and respiration.
- Perform diagnostics such as x-rays, bloodwork, urinalysis, and cytology as well as do anything necessary for the patient including surgeries, nail trims, anal gland expression, suture removal, laser therapy and fill medications.
- Assist with breeding appointments by gathering a history and plan for patient supplies needed, and restrain for collection and insemination.
- Answer phone calls, schedule appointments, surgeries, and boarding, check clients in and out and follow up calls.
Equine Stable Hand
The Hidden Ranch of Freedom Fields
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Performed daily husbandry for all animals, species including horse, donkey, chicken, duck, peacock.
- Exercised and trained three horses at the facility and broke one as a project horse from the field.
- Kept feed/tack room cleaned and stocked as well as the barn areas
Education
Animal Science with an Equine Certificate -
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12.2021
Skills
- Proper Animal Restraint
- Stable Management
- Surgical Procedures and Support
- Medication Administration
- Laboratory Operations and Procedures
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Time Management
- Patient Recordkeeping
- Interpersonal Skills
- Client Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Client Communication
Leadership Experience
- Brass captain - Keller High School, 08/01/17 - 05/31/18. As a Brass Captain I oversaw 150 of my peers ensuring all members upheld expectations of musicality and being a respectable member.
- TSEqT - Sponsorship chair, Tarleton State University, 08/01/19 - 05/31/20. As the Sponsorship chair I oversaw gathering sponsors from members and personal outreach, curating sponsor gifts and disbursement of such.
- TSEqT - Treasurer, Tarleton State University, 08/01/20 - 05/31/21. As the Treasurer my responsibilities included tracking all spending, cashflow, booking hotels, organizing fundraisers/banquet.
References
- Cadia Wilson/Piper, North Richland Hills Animal Adoption & Rescue, 817.918.0126, Epiper013@gmail.com
- Judy Miller, The Hidden Ranch of Freedom Fields, 319.230.6856, jam090460@aol.com
- Ginger Meyer, Summerfields Animal Hospital, 817.944.5696, ginger_meyer@sbcglobal.net
- Dr. Haiden Rodgers, Summerfields Animal Hospital, 662.207.6517, haidenrodgers21@gmail.com
- Dr. Karen Metzler, Summerfields Animal Hospital, 940.531.1696, summerfieldsanimalhospital@hotmail.com
- Dr. Guillermo Perez, 787.404.8712, Guillermo.perezram@gmail.com
- Michelle Mohr, Coach of Tarleton Equestrian, 214.566.6212, mkphorses@gmail.com
- Chassity Rochell, Hurst Animal Clinic, 817.323.0889, mtcr06@yahoo.com
Quote
Be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Gandhi
Timeline
Equine Technician
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital
01.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant / Technician
Hurst Animal Clinic
06.2021 - 12.2021
Internship Student
Stephenville Equine Sports Medicine
06.2021 - 08.2021
Internship Student
Reata Equine Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
Certified Veterinary Assistant / Veterinary Technician
Summerfields Animal Hospital
03.2018 - 08.2020
Equine Stable Hand
The Hidden Ranch of Freedom Fields
06.2017 - 08.2017
Animal Science with an Equine Certificate -
Tarleton State University
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