Michelle Katzung
Freeborn,MN
Summary
Devoted Veterinary Assistant versed in balancing administrative responsibilities with delivering quality veterinary care. Focused on dental care, preventive care, and educating clients. Excellent time management and relationship-building skills with animals and people alike.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Minnepau Veterinary Clinic
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Contributed to a clean and safe environment by maintaining surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
- Improved client relations through effective communication and education on pet health needs.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
Volunteer
This Old Horse - Phoenix Farm
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced horse care by implementing efficient grooming and feeding routines.
- Maintained clean stables for optimal horse health and safety standards.
- Promoted a safe working environment, adhering to all necessary protocols and procedures.
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2023
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries. Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Explained disease and condition diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment options to pet and animal owners to provide information for decision-making concerning care.
Primate Commissary Assistant
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
12.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared a healthy and balanced diet for all primates at Como Zoo and Conservatory.
- Created healthy treats for training purposes throughout the day.
- Cleaned and restocked kitchen with fresh fruits and vegetables to ensure successful next shift
Student Office Assistant
UMN Soil Testing Laboratory
10.2019 - 10.2021
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents to improve organizational workflow.
- Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Volunteer
UMN Ultrasound and Rehabilitation Facilities
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Promoted safe animal handling practices, offering care and enrichment to animals.
- Maintained animal shelter by cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages and equipment, washing dishes and laundry, taking out garbage and performing custodial duties.
- Restrained animals for the Veterinarians to preforms exams and complete treatment successfully.
Kennel Assistant
Freeborn County Humane Society
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Fed and refreshed water for animals staying in kennels on regular eating schedules.
- Sprayed down and applied cleaning solutions to animal cages to remove waste and dirt.
- Administered medications to animals with meals or treats.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN05.2022
Skills
- Proficient in IDEXX Neo
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Committed Work Ethic
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Timeline
Volunteer
This Old Horse - Phoenix Farm
10.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Minnepau Veterinary Clinic
03.2023 - Current
Primate Commissary Assistant
Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
12.2022 - 11.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2023
Student Office Assistant
UMN Soil Testing Laboratory
10.2019 - 10.2021
Volunteer
UMN Ultrasound and Rehabilitation Facilities
05.2019 - 08.2020
Kennel Assistant
Freeborn County Humane Society
05.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
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