Maureen Farr

Positive and compassionate, with strong affinity for animal care and welfare. Committed to ensuring well-being and health of animals through dedicated and precise care.

Developed extensive skills in animal care and welfare within laboratory setting, seeking to transition into new field. Strong background in veterinary practices and laboratory procedures, with focus on animal handling and basic medical treatments. Aiming to leverage these transferrable skills in new and dynamic environment.

Walgreens Central Fill Operations, Tempe, AZ, 2013, 2014, Dispensing Specialist, Pharmacy Technician,

• Fill retail and mail order pharmacy requests,
• Dispense, package, and label medication utilizing unit dose, baker cells, smart cabinets, eyecon, and manual counting

Camino Al Norte Animal Hospital, North Las Vegas, NV, 2010, 2011, Veterinary Technician, Night technician,

• Nursing, bandaging, radiology, ultrasound, medication dispensing/dosing, microchip implants, vaccinations, and take samples and utilize diagnostic equipment (IDEXX),
• Surgical preparation and assisting to include: catheterization, intubation, anesthesia, extubating, and post op monitoring, Perform emergency care as needed

Walgreens North Las Vegas, NV, 2012,  Pharmacy Technician Intern

• Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information.
• Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.

Summerlin Hospital, Las Vegas, NV, 2011, Pharmacy Technician Intern

• Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
• Restocked automated medication dispensing equipment.

West Charleston Animal Hospital, North Las Vegas, NV 2009, Veterinary Technician Intern

• Assisted Veterinarian in treatment of patients
• Provided chart management, animal restraint and kennel care
• Performed basic nursing, bandaging, vaccinations, phlebotomy
• Utilized diagnostic equipment, radiology
• Assisted with surgical preparation and medication dispensing/dosing.

Lone Mountain Animal Hospital, North Las Vegas, NV 2009, Veterinary Technician Intern

• Developed strong rapport with clients through attentive listening and empathetic communication skills, fostering trust between pet owners and clinic staff.
• Gained valuable hands-on experience working alongside skilled veterinary professionals in real-world clinical settings.

• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, 2019, Present
• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), 2016, Present
• American Legion, 2007, Present

• Las Vegas Valley Humane Society and various Spay/Neuter Clinics, Las Vegas, NV, 2007, 2013, Provided foster care, newborn care, and animal restraint, Utilized veterinary technician capabilities to provide vaccinations and microchip implantation
• Special Olympics of Las Vegas Valley, Las Vegas, NV, 2007, 2013, Provided assistance with athletes during events, Assisted with medal presentation during track and field competition, Available for assistance during practice sessions
• Little Rock Community Band, Little Rock, AR, 2004, 2006, Performed as principal clarinetist
• Play it Again Band (Fiesta Bowl), Phoenix, AZ, 1995, 2013, Performed as a mellophone player during Fiesta Bowl parade