Rosemarie Collins
Brooklyn
Summary
Empathetic and dedicated Certified Veterinary Assistant with 10+ years of proven experience providing first-rate care in Veterinary emergency, clinics and animal shelters. Faithful to improving each patient's quality of life and proficient in client education, BLS and intensive care monitoring.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Williamsburg Animal Clinic
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Professionally greeted clients, provided client education and patiently demonstrated @ home treatments
- Effectively performed TPR during appointments with proven ability to identify and escalate urgent cases
- Successfully supported Veterinarians with routine exams, vaccines and minor procedures
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment while adhering to OSHA Safety and AAHA guidelines
Veterinary Assistant (ICU)
BluePearl Pet Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Effectively collaborated with Veterinarians and Technicians administering BLS/ALS during emergencies
- Efficiently and safely performed basic labs and minor procedures (enemas, male canine u-catheter placement and specimen collection under the Veterinarian's supervision)
- Attentively monitored and provided loving care to out patient and hospitalized animals with regular TPR's, giving medically specific diets for recovery, fluid therapy and superb communication with Veterinarians, Surgeons and Technicians
- Operated and maintained STAT cart and medical equipment (SP02, Doppler BP, Oxygen Cage, Infusion Pumps)
- Trained incoming Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistant
Williamsburg Animal Clinic
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Adhered to all company guidelines
- Assisted Veterinarians and Technicians during exams and treatments
- Accurately prepared vaccines and medications
- Easily established trust and rapport with clients
Overnight Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Emergency & Referral Group
04.2015 - 02.2016
- Effectively assisted veterinarians, interns, and technicians with medical imaging/diagnostics, BLS, In-House Patient Care, and physical exams
- Accurately managed patient monitoring (i.e. fluid therapy, ECG, and SpO2)
- Offered compassionate support to clients during bereavement
- Maintained and sterilized hospital daily to ensure a sanitary and pleasant environment
- Strengthened communication between staff through implementation of walkie-talkies
Overnight Temporary Nursery Caregiver
ASPCA
07.2014 - 07.2015
- Bottle fed, syringe fed and stimulated elimination of at-risk neonates from 0-8 weeks of age
- Properly monitored and documented health of nursery animals
- Collaborated with and trained medical staff in administering oral medications, properly applying restraints for subcutaneous fluids, and examinations
- Sustained maintenance of wards, nursery areas and animal enclosures in strict adherence with all protocols for disease management
Operating Room Technician
Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
04.2006 - 07.2007
- Properly packaged and sterilized surgical instruments
- Prepared patients for Orthopedic, Soft Tissue and Neurology surgeries
- Communicated effectively while aiding surgeons and surgical team during invasive procedures
- Executed daily and monthly maintenance and daily inventory of operating room
Education
Coursework - Veterinary Technology
LaGuardia Community College
Certified Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Assisting
Kingsborough Community College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- Solid Interpersonal Skills and Client communication
- Medical Terminology
- Critical Thinking
- Emergency Response/BLS and Closed-chest CPR
- Post operative care and patient monitoring
- Fear Free Animal Restraint
- Specimen collection for diagnostics and Ocular diagnostics
- Administering medication Sub-Q, IV and IM
- Basic Pharmacology
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Williamsburg Animal Clinic
11.2024 - 09.2025
Veterinary Assistant (ICU)
BluePearl Pet Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Williamsburg Animal Clinic
12.2019 - 07.2021
Overnight Veterinary Assistant
Veterinary Emergency & Referral Group
04.2015 - 02.2016
Overnight Temporary Nursery Caregiver
ASPCA
07.2014 - 07.2015
Operating Room Technician
Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
04.2006 - 07.2007
Coursework - Veterinary Technology
LaGuardia Community College
Certified Veterinary Assistant - Veterinary Assisting
Kingsborough Community College
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