Sarah Farmer
Maylene,AL
Summary
Over 1,500 hours of animal veterinary experience as a technician and assistant, including direct work under licensed veterinarians.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician and Assistant
MAC Animal Hospital
Calera, AL
06.2020 - 12.2024
- Prepared the operating room for surgical procedures, ensuring readiness and compliance with standards.
- Monitored anesthesia levels and administered medications to animals during surgeries.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia in accordance with established protocols.
- Performed dental procedures, including polishing and stain removal, to maintain animal health.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments for autoclave sterilization to ensure hygiene.
- Conducted x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analyses to support diagnoses.
Veterinary Technician
Bit and Spur Animal Hospital
Mobile, AL
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted veterinarians with diagnostics, performing blood draws, fecal exams, and urinalysis.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients throughout procedures, minimizing stress for animals and clients.
- Provided safe animal restraint during examinations and treatments to ensure procedural efficiency.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting medical history, treatments, and test results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Major in Biology With Marine Science Minor
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05.2025
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Patient record management
- Administering subcutaneous medication
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Vaccine administration
- Sample collection
- Patient restraint
- Animal handling
Research
- Supported NSF-funded study on how elevated nest temperatures affect host–parasite interactions in Eastern Bluebirds.
- Monitored nests weekly, recording clutch size, hatching success, and fledging rates.
- Performed playback trials with taxidermied models to test territorial and parental responses of House Sparrows and House Finches.
- Assisted with nest temperature manipulations, bird banding, and blood sample collection.
Volunteer Experience
Animal Caretaker | White-Gates Farm Equine Rescue | Mobile, AL
Jun 2025 – Present • 18 hrs
- Provided daily care for rescued horses, pigs, goats, and sheep.
- Maintained stalls, pens, and feeding areas to ensure animal health.
- Assisted with equine medication and supplements under supervision.
- Supported therapeutic riding activities at Camp Smile.
Lab Volunteer | Carmichael Lab, AL Marine Mammal Stranding Network | Mobile, AL
May 2025 – Present • 32 hrs
- Assisted in necropsies: collected, labeled, and documented tissue/organ samples.
- Prepared marine mammal skeletal remains for education and outreach.
- Performed lab maintenance: cleaning instruments, organizing, and waste management.
Spay & Neuter Bus Volunteer | Save A Stray | Mobile, AL
Feb 2025 • 20 hrs
- Cleaned and sterilized surgical instruments using proper protocols.
- Assisted with patient discharge, providing owners with postop care instructions.
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern | Wildlife Environmental Studies Center | Mobile, AL
May – Aug 2024 • 135 hrs
- Provided husbandry: feeding and cleaning enclosures for injured/orphaned wildlife.
- Assisted with safe restraint, medication administration, and humane euthanasia.
- Supported releases of rehabilitated animals under staff supervision.
Dog Walker | Mobile SPCA | Mobile, AL
Nov 2022 – Oct 2024 • 25 hrs
- Provided exercise, enrichment, and socialization for shelter dogs.
Kitten Foster | Save A Stray | Mobile, AL
Jan – May 2023 • 60 hrs
- Cared for juvenile kittens, ensuring growth, development, and socialization.
Veterinary Shadow | Kent Farms Animal Hospital | Alabaster, AL
May 2021 • 45 hrs
- Observed veterinary diagnostics, surgery, and patient care.
- Learned clinic workflow, including intake, exams, treatment, and discharge.
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Bit and Spur Animal Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Veterinary Technician and Assistant
MAC Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Science - Major in Biology With Marine Science Minor
University of South Alabama
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