Sarah Kranick
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Proactive individual with a background in veterinary assistance and animal care. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Focused on maintaining cleanliness, managing inventory, and supporting staff to ensure quality patient care and operational excellence. Specialize in time management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Worker
UMN Blood Lab
St. Paul, MN
05.2025 - Current
- Followed the animal use protocols set by the IACUC to ensure animal health and safety.
- Maintained a clean workspace.
- Tracked inventory and reported to higher management when equipment was needed.
- Worked quickly and efficiently to meet daily timelines.
Student Worker
UMN Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
St. Paul, MN
03.2025 - Current
- Provided support to staff in daily administrative tasks and operations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workspaces and common areas.
- Followed instructions from management to complete tasks according to exact specifications.
- Straightened and cleaned benchtops and tables to maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Assisted pathologists with necropsies through sample collection and note taking.
Veterinary Assistant
Vet Partners Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Educated pet owners on proper care and medication administration.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained accurate patient records regularly.
- Answered phone inquiries from clients regarding appointment scheduling, services offered.
- Gathered specimens such as urine, blood and fecal samples for laboratory analysis.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Administered vaccinations, medications and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
Veterinary Assistant
Pierz Veterinary Clinic
Pierz, MN
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures.
- Prepared and maintained medical instruments and equipment for surgeries.
- Monitored patient vital signs during treatments and recovery.
- Managed inventory of veterinary supplies and medications effectively.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Operated radiographic and CT equipment.
- Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Large Animal And Equine Science
University of Minnesota Crookston
Crookston, MN05-2024
Skills
- Medical Record Management
- Inventory Management
- Protocol Adherence
- Sample Collection
- Appointment Scheduling
- Lab workflow Optimization
- Animal Welfare Management
- Client Support Education
- Post-Operative Support
- Disinfection Procedures Knowledge
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
Certification
Cattle Artificial Insemination Certified
Accomplishments
Graduated from University of Minnesota Crookston with 3.7 GPA and Honors.
Timeline
Student Worker
UMN Blood Lab
05.2025 - Current
Student Worker
UMN Veterinary Diagnostic Lab
03.2025 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Vet Partners Minneapolis
05.2024 - 06.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Pierz Veterinary Clinic
05.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Large Animal And Equine Science
University of Minnesota Crookston