Justin Raymond- B.S

Dependable veterinary assistant preparing for future veterinary school with experience in working with veterinarians on examinations, sample collection, diagnostic assistance, and anesthetic procedures. Committed to learning new tasks and considered a highly motivated employee.

Veterinary Assistant

Patterson Veterinary Hospital- Mason, Michigan- August 2022-June 2023

• Collected detailed history and vital signs from patients
• Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care as well as entering proper charges.
• Administered vaccinations and drew blood on canines, felines, and goats.
• Collected and prepared tissues, and cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions, and other non-surgical methods.
• Communicated with over 500 clients regarding the status of animals, based on veterinarian's directions.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.

North Country Veterinary Services, LLC-Ellsworth, Michigan- June 2021- August 2021, June 2022- September 2022

• Aided veterinary surgeon with large and small animal surgeries and procedures for domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
• Monitored vital signs and anesthesia levels of patients while undergoing surgery.
• Administered vaccinations and drew blood on canines, felines, and goats.
• Collected and prepared tissues, and cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions, and other non-surgical methods.
• Communicated with over 500 clients regarding the status of animals, based on veterinarian's directions.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Aided in integrative/holistic health such as veterinary acupuncture, spinal manipulation (chiropractics), stem cell therapy, laser therapy, and diet therapy

Biology Laboratory / Teacher Assistant- February 2021-May 2022

Trine University- Angola, Indiana

• Taught introductory-level biology lab
• Assisted students with laboratory experiments
• Boosted team efficiency by organizing, restocking, and maintaining laboratory environments and equipment.
• Prepared microscope slides of various specimens, biological media for bacteria cultures, and made stock cultures of needed specimens.
• Prepared laboratory experiments and ensured that the steps ran smoothly.
• Disposed of biological hazardous waste in designated receptacles.

Student Study Abroad- May 2021-May 2021

CELA Belize- San Ignacio, Belize

• Performed basic veterinary care such as physical examination, and basic suture techniques on various animals, examined animal reproduction, and administered vaccines.
• Observed reproductive management, medicine, and surgery
• Attained a basic understanding of the science of and applications to animal husbandry, feeding, growth, health, reproduction and breeding, and animal welfare issues in Belize
• Demonstrated basic mastery of diagnostics and therapeutic management procedures of cows, horses, pigs, and sheep

Personal Experiences

• Dog and Cat ownership - care and well-being, trauma responses, experienced grief process
• Bearded Dragon rehabilitation
• Horse ownership