Overview
Work History
Education
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Meagan Burkhardt

Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital
East Lansing
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital | 2026 - Current

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  • Assisted veterinarians during emergency procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and comfort.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
  • Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
  • Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
  • Reduced stress for animals undergoing treatment, employing gentle handling techniques and creating calm environment.
  • Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.

Veterinary Technician

2 Years 8 Months
Derry Animal Hospital | 02.2023 - 10.2025
  • Conducted initial physical exams, obtained thorough medical histories, and collected vital signs like temperature, pulse, and respiration
  • Performed venipuncture for blood collection, captured radiographs, and conduct in-house laboratory tests such as urinalysis and cytology
  • Performed IV catheters
  • Calculated accurate drug dosages, administered medications (oral, IV, IM, SQ), and filled prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian
  • Educated pet owners on preventive health, nutrition, dental care, and home-care instructions following procedures

Veterinary Assistant

9 Months
Park Place Veterinary Hospital | 03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted initial exams, gathered thorough medical history
  • Ran in-house laboratory tests such as urinalysis and cytologies
  • Administered medications (oral, SQ), and filled prescriptions as directed by a veterinarian
  • Educated pet owners on preventive health, nutrition, dental care, and home-care instructions following procedures

Veterinary Receptionist

1 Year 6 Months
Jaffrey Rindge Veterinary Hospital | 08.2020 - 02.2022
  • Greeted clients and pets warmly upon arrival, managed the check-in/check-out process, and handled all incoming phone calls and emails
  • Managed the appointment calendar for exams, surgeries, and follow-ups
  • Provided cost estimates, processed payments and invoices, and discussed sensitive financial topics like CareCredit or pet insurance with empathy
  • Maintained accurate electronic medical records, updated client contact information, and ensure all necessary forms are signed
  • Identified potential emergencies over the phone or in person, alerted the medical team immediately, and provided a calm presence for distressed owner

Veterinary Receptionist

7 Months
Marlborough Animal Hospital | 12.2019 - 07.2020

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  • Assisted veterinarians during emergency procedures, ensuring optimal patient care and comfort.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
  • Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
  • Assisted in emergency situations effectively providing first aid or life-saving measures under veterinarian supervision.
  • Reduced stress for animals undergoing treatment, employing gentle handling techniques and creating calm environment.
  • Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.

Education

- Veterinary Technician

Penn Foster College | Scottsdale, AZ

High School

Keene High School | 06.2010

Timeline

Veterinary Technician

Derry Animal Hospital
02.2023 - 10.2025Read More

Veterinary Assistant

Park Place Veterinary Hospital
03.2022 - 12.2022Read More

Veterinary Receptionist

Jaffrey Rindge Veterinary Hospital
08.2020 - 02.2022Read More

Veterinary Receptionist

Marlborough Animal Hospital
12.2019 - 07.2020Read More

Keene High School

High School
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Veterinary Assistant

Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital
2026 - CurrentRead More

Penn Foster College

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Meagan Burkhardt