Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Sarah Stanford

Old Waterloo Equine Clinic
Midland,VA
6
years of professional experience

Dedicated veterinary professional with extensive experience in animal care, medical support, and equine management. Brings 19 years of horse-handling experience, including 5 years in professional equine settings, with expertise in equine behavior, safe handling, health monitoring, administering treatments and medications, assisting with veterinary procedures, performing laboratory testing, and maintaining clean and safe clinical environments. Known for effectively applying academic knowledge to real-world veterinary practice while balancing professional responsibilities with continued education. Recognized for reliability, adaptability, strong communication, compassionate patient care, and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a veterinary team to deliver high-quality patient and client care.

Work History

Veterinary Assistant

1 Year 6 Months
Old Waterloo Equine Clinic | 02.2025 - Current
  • Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures to ensure optimal patient care.
  • Monitored animal behavior and vital signs to provide timely updates for effective treatment plans.
  • Administered medications and vaccinations according to established protocols for diverse equine species.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of clinic facilities, enhancing operational efficiency and patient safety.
  • Supported inventory management by tracking supplies and ordering necessary veterinary products regularly.

Veterinary Assistant

3 Years 8 Months
Old Waterloo Equine Clinic | 10.2020 - 06.2024
  • Managed Horses, Dogs and Dairy Cattle
  • Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illness, injuries, or potential diseases
  • Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners
  • Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
  • Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care
  • Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.

Undergraduate Research

1 Month
Virginia Tech | 06.2021 - 07.2021
  • Managed over 15 horses per day
  • Monitored animals behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases
  • Responsible for a variety of venipuncture techniques involving the collection of blood specimens from patients for lab procedures
  • Placed a high value on punctuality, maintained an excellent attendance record, and consistently arrived at work ready to work
  • Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by researcher and veterinarians.

Education

Certificate in Veterinary Science - Veterinary Science

University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL | 05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science in The Pre-Veterinary Tract

Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA | 06-2024

High School Diploma

Stone Wall Jackson High School | Manassas, VA | 06-2020

Skills

Customer service and assistance
Dependable and responsible
Sanitation protocols
Habitat maintenance
Vaccine administration
Attention to detail
Safety protocols and procedures
Recordkeeping
Veterinary assistance
Patient restraint
Animal safety
Patient records maintenance
Calm under pressure
Medication administration
Appointment scheduling

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Old Waterloo Equine Clinic
02.2025 - CurrentRead More

Undergraduate Research

Virginia Tech
06.2021 - 07.2021Read More

Veterinary Assistant

Old Waterloo Equine Clinic
10.2020 - 06.2024Read More

Stone Wall Jackson High School

High School Diploma
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Virginia Tech

Bachelor of Science from Animal Science in The Pre-Veterinary Tract
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University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign

Certificate in Veterinary Science from Veterinary Science
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Sarah Stanford