Shannon Murphy
Summary
Motivated Veterinary Technician student with hands on experience in animal handling, clinical procedures, and client communication. Passionate about providing high quality care and supporting veterinarians in both small and large animal settings. Seeking an externship to apply technical skills and gain further clinical experience.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician Student
Student Intern Gardner Animal Care Center
Gardner , MA
10.2025 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians and veterinary technicians during examinations and procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs.
- Assisted with medications and vaccinations as directed by veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
- Assisted in restraints and sample collection.
- Assisted with fecal analysis, urinalysis, and blood draws.
Veterinary Technician Student
Student Clinic Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA
09.2023 - Current
- Performed physical exams, sample collections, and animal restraint for dogs, cats, small mammals, and large farm animals.
- Administered oral and injectable medications on cats, dogs, goats, horses, and mice.
- Performed blood draws on cats, dogs, goats, and horses.
- Performed nail trims on cats and dogs.
- Performed ear cleanings on cats and dogs.
Education
Associate In Science - Veterinary Technology
Mount Wachusett Community College
Gardner, MA05-2026
Skills
- Animal restraint and handling (canine, feline, small mammal, and large mammal)
- Venipuncture
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Oral medication administration
- Animal behavior assessment
- Sample collection
- Nail trimming
- Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
- Vaccinations
- Animal examination
Certification
- Fear Free Certified - Dogs & Cats, Avian, and Equine
- 2024 Recover CPR - Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Student
Student Intern Gardner Animal Care Center
10.2025 - Current
Veterinary Technician Student
Student Clinic Mount Wachusett Community College
09.2023 - Current
Associate In Science - Veterinary Technology
Mount Wachusett Community College