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MEGHAN DILLON

Holden,MA

Summary

Dynamic veterinary assistant with a proven track record at Angell Animal Medical Center, excelling in phlebotomy and client relationship management. Passionately educated pet owners on post-operative care while enhancing patient flow and emotional support. Skilled in animal restraint and behavior analysis, fostering a compassionate environment for both animals and their owners.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

Angell Animal Medical Center
Boston, MA
07.2024 - Current
  • Educated pet owners on post-operative care and general animal health practices.
  • Communicated effectively with clients regarding services, fees, and appointment scheduling.
  • Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
  • Performed phlebotomy skills on jugular, cephalic, and saphenous sites.
  • Performed point-of-care testing.
  • Assisted veterinarians in examining, diagnosing and treating animals for various illnesses and injuries.
  • Placed urinary catheters.
  • Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
  • Performed various time-based tests, including ACTH stimulation, low-dose dexamethasone suppression, and blood glucose curves.
  • Dosed, prepared and administered subcutaneous injections.
  • Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
  • Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
  • Restocked and sanitized exam rooms for ample supplies and disease control.

Animal Behavior Student

Montgomery County Animal Shelter
Blacksburg, Virginia
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Implemented a multi-domain welfare intervention
  • Observed and analyzed body language and environmental factors to identify a compromised welfare state
  • Introduced physical and mental enrichment to improve welfare

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Graded assignments and quizzes according to established criteria
  • Provided constructive feedback to students
  • Provided educational support to students in and out of the classroom with office hours
  • Professional development through participation in teaching assistant seminars and workshops

Project Lead

Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia
08.2019 - 05.2023
  • Organized and implemented an agricultural based DEI program at Virginia Tech with HHMI grant funding
  • Led hands-on workshops for underrepresented students to gain more experience in various agricultural fields
  • Collaborated with industry professionals to facilitate the program
  • Collected and reported on feedback from professionals and students
  • Identified and mitigated conflicts associated with the project, leading to a more efficient program

Fundraising Coordinator

Sterling Animal Shelter
Sterling, Massachusetts
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted with special events and programs
  • Maintained clean operational facilities to serve program needs
  • Organized and conducted community based fundraising events
  • Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects
  • Led group discussions and activities to meet different community needs
  • Created a detailed fundraising implementation plan according to the needs of the shelter

Education

MASTER OF SCIENCE - Animal & Poultry Sciences

VIRGINIA TECH
Blacksburg, VA
05.2024

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Animal & Poultry Sciences

VIRGINIA TECH
Blacksburg, VA
05.2023

Skills

  • Animal restraint
  • Phlebotomy techniques
  • Specimen collection
  • Post-operative education
  • Client relationship management
  • Animal behavior analysis

Certification

  • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Certified, 01/2020
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Training, 05/2021

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Angell Animal Medical Center
07.2024 - Current

Animal Behavior Student

Montgomery County Animal Shelter
03.2024 - 05.2024

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Virginia Tech
08.2023 - 05.2024

Fundraising Coordinator

Sterling Animal Shelter
05.2022 - 08.2022

Project Lead

Virginia Tech
08.2019 - 05.2023

MASTER OF SCIENCE - Animal & Poultry Sciences

VIRGINIA TECH

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Animal & Poultry Sciences

VIRGINIA TECH

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