Margaret (Maggie) Seekon
Grand Rapids,MN
Summary
I graduated from Minnesota North College with an associate of applied science degree for veterinary technician in December 2024. I am currently working on earning my certification. This fall I will be attending Lake Superior College to finish my pre-veterinary studies. I am currently in the process of applying to vet schools for fall of 2026.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Attendant
Contented Critters
02.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kennel environment through daily cleaning tasks.
- Demonstrated a strong commitment to animal care by working flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Improved animal care by consistently monitoring their health and behavior, promptly reporting any concerns to the person in charge.
- Assisted in the training of new staff members.
- Administered medications as needed.
- Giving animals care and attention
- Worked at nail trim and microchip clinics
Veterinary Technician Intern
Arrowhead Animal Clinic
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Gained valuable hands-on experience working alongside skilled veterinary professionals in real-world clinical settings.
- Monitored patients under anesthesia in surgery.
- Performed blood draws, urinalysis, fecal exams, and prepared specimens for shipment.
- Safely restrained animals during examinations or procedures when necessary.
- Administered medications and vaccines as directed by veterinarians.
- Cleaned and restocked patient rooms, surgery suite, and other spaces as needed.
Resident Advisor for 23-24 Academic Year
Minnesota North College-Vermilion
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Advise students on personal/academic challenges
- Enforce campus policies/rules
- Attend biweekly RA meetings
- Host/lead events for your residents
- Help lead all-campus events
- Work weekly in office sorting mail, monitoring the campus, and performing any other assigned tasks
Veterinary Assistant
North Country Veterinary Clinic
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Perform restraints
- Perform assigned cleaning tasks
- Prepare prescriptions
- Answer phone
- Check clients and patients in/out
- Assist in exam rooms
- Fold and sterilize surgical gowns
- Clean and sterilize surgical instruments
- Perform other assigned tasks
Shadower
Grand Rapids Veterinary Clinic
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Observe surgeries
- Observe appointments with clients
Sales Associate
L & M Fleet Supply
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Assist customers with product selections and questions
- Providing great customer service
- Stocking products
- Freight hauling
- Calling other stores in search of certain products
- Taking care of baby chicks
Cashier
L & M Fleet Supply
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Answered customer questions about products
- Scanned and bagged customer's items
- Count back change
Education
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Veterinary Technician
MINNESOTA NORTH COLLEGE-VERMILION
Ely, MN12-2024
Diploma -
GRAND RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL
Grand Rapids, MN05-2022
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Motivated
- Hard Working
- Communication Skills
- Active Listening
- Problem Solving
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Intern
Arrowhead Animal Clinic
05.2024 - 08.2024
Kennel Attendant
Contented Critters
02.2024 - Current
Resident Advisor for 23-24 Academic Year
Minnesota North College-Vermilion
08.2023 - 05.2024
Veterinary Assistant
North Country Veterinary Clinic
05.2023 - 08.2023
Shadower
Grand Rapids Veterinary Clinic
07.2022 - 08.2022
Sales Associate
L & M Fleet Supply
11.2021 - 07.2022
Cashier
L & M Fleet Supply
11.2020 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Veterinary Technician
MINNESOTA NORTH COLLEGE-VERMILION
Diploma -
GRAND RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL