Laura Macdonald
Huxley,IA
Summary
Goal-driven and dependable candidate for a position as a Research Associate. Experience in the laboratory setting with an eager to learn mentality.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician/Inventory Manager
Waukee-Clive Veterinary Clinic
02.2019 - Current
- Take history on out-patient appointments and rely to doctor
- Process and analyze laboratory samples
- Admit patients into hospital as well as discharge after surgery and hospitalization
- Prepare and induce patients for aesthetic procedures
- Monitor patient during anesthesia and post operatively
- Asses inventory of hospital and order supplies as needed
- Track shipments and update hospital inventory when items are received.
Veterinary Technician
Sullivan Family Pet Hospital
04.2017 - 02.2019
- Take history on patient and assist veterinarian in exam room including safely restraining animals
- Assist with anesthetic procedures, monitor patient during anesthesia and post operatively
- Perform radiology
- Process/Interpret laboratory work including, but not limited to urinalyses, cytology, and in-house bloodwork
- Perform technician appointments including vaccinations, subcutaneous fluid administration, nail trims, blood draws, and laser therapy treatments
- Assist reception by answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and checking patients in and out of the hospital.
Exam Room Assistant
Adel Veterinary Clinic
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Answer phone calls and schedule appointments of clients with veterinarians
- Record health history and reason for visiting before animal sees veterinarian as well as notes from the doctor after seeing the patient
- Take blood samples, temperature, and weight if needed
- Assist veterinarian with restraint of animals and fill prescriptions
- Perform nail trims, give subcutaneous fluids, and various lab tasks including fecal examinations, ear cytology, and heartworm/lyme tests.
Temporary Laboratory Technician
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
07.2015 - 12.2015
- Dissection of whole kernel corn using tweezers to separate endosperm, pericarp, and embryo
- Grinded plant tissue in lab using mortar and pestle, and liquid nitrogen
- Dissected corn ears from husk and took photos using an ear photometry box
- Analyzed photos of inbred and hybrid corn using ImageJ software with the goal of comparing growth success of corn grown in drought conditions versus that grown with ample water supply.
Garden Assistant
Central College Organic Garden
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Planted seeds pre-season in college greenhouse, including lettuce, carrots, herbs, beans
- Watered seedlings daily in the greenhouse
- Raked garden beds to prepare for planting
- Planted sprouted tomato, pepper and lettuce plans in the spring; produce is later harvested in the summer and used by Central College Dining Services.
Intern
Marion County Humane Society
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Tested cats for ear mites by swabbing ear canals and checking swabs under a microscope
- Drew up vaccinations to be administered by the director
- Located eligible grant opportunities on the Internet to raise money for the society
- Wrote letters of request for donations to various companies for a silent auction, held in November.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
Central College
Pella, IA05.2015
Skills
- Strong, effective communication skills, both written and oral
- Practicing sterile techniques
- Operating a microscope
- Autoclave Operation
- Specimen Processing
- Pipetting Techniques
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
Timeline
Veterinary Technician/Inventory Manager
Waukee-Clive Veterinary Clinic
02.2019 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Sullivan Family Pet Hospital
04.2017 - 02.2019
Exam Room Assistant
Adel Veterinary Clinic
01.2016 - 04.2017
Temporary Laboratory Technician
Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc.
07.2015 - 12.2015
Intern
Marion County Humane Society
08.2014 - 12.2014
Garden Assistant
Central College Organic Garden
01.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Science
Central College