Morgan Sharpensteen
Columbus,OH
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Salem Veterinary Service
Salem, IN
05.2021 - Current
- Restrained companion animals.
- Cleaned and wrapped surgical instruments for sterilization.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures.
- Documented patient intake history.
- Monitored anesthesia
- Monitored post-surgical pet care and administered medication under vet direction.
- Educated clients and public on animal health, treatment protocols and general procedures.
- Stocked treatment rooms with appropriate supplies, scheduled appointments, answered phones and processed customer payments to boost office efficiency.
- Trained new veterinary staff on office procedures and requirements.
- Operated radiographic equipment
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
- Performed laboratory tests, x-rays and other diagnostic tests to check animal health.
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences.
- Administered immunizations and treatments following veterinarian instructions.
Equine Student/Work Study Student
Midway University
Midway, Kentucky
08.2018 - 12.2023
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Completed routine barn upkeep tasks such as stocking supplies.
- Mucked out stalls to remove waste and debris and keep conditions sanitary.
- Performed restraints.
- Scored horses for lameness.
- Performed Body Condition Scoring.
- Recorded TPR.
- Wrapped legs for injuries.
- Exercised horses.
- Administrated IM shots.
- Adhered to school schedules, regulations, policies and dress codes to promote safety and learning.
- Tutored students each semester in Equine Studies.
Veterinary Assistant/Lodging Assistant
Eastside Animal Hospital
Jeffersonville, IN
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Provided basic care for small animal boarders.
- Administered medications and preventions.
- Gave medicated baths.
- Gathered information for SOAP’s.
- Communicated basic client education information.
- Assisted for physical exam.
- Performed restraints.
- Prepared samples for in-house and external labs.
- Prepared slides for cytology’s.
- Ran SNAP tests.
- Filled fecal and heartworm/tick logs.
- Filled prescriptions.
- Invoiced charges.
Veterinarian Assistant/Barn Crew
Southern Indiana Equine
Austin, IN
05.2017 - 10.2018
- Accompanied vet for farm calls.
- Administered medications.
- Restrained horses for procedures.
- Provided basic stall care for over 30 horses per day.
- Fed both large and small animal patients.
- Assisted live cover breeding and artificial insemination.
- Assisted for mare ultrasounds.
- Assisted for teeth floating.
- Attended/Observed equine X-rays.
- Attended/Observed surgeries.
Education
D.V.M. - Veterinary Medicine
The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine
Columbus, OH05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
Midway University
Midway, KY12.2021
Diploma -
New Washington High School
05.2018
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Salem Veterinary Service
05.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant/Lodging Assistant
Eastside Animal Hospital
05.2019 - 08.2019
Equine Student/Work Study Student
Midway University
08.2018 - 12.2023
Veterinarian Assistant/Barn Crew
Southern Indiana Equine
05.2017 - 10.2018
D.V.M. - Veterinary Medicine
The Ohio State College of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Equine Science
Midway University
Diploma -
New Washington High School