SIOBHAN ROSE MCMANUS
Allendale
Summary
Experienced manager, used to directing a large team toward a common goal Compassionate teammate who supports and empathizes with coworkers Task-oriented worker, who prefers to stay busy and make sure things run smoothly
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Family Friends Veterinary Hospital
Grand Rapids
07.2024 - Current
- Performed blood draws using jugular, cephalic, and saphenous techniques.
- Placed IV catheters in cephalic and lateral saphenous veins.
- Restraint of dogs and cats for examinations and procedures.
- Documented patient records utilizing Ezyvet software.
- Administered medications via oral, subcutaneous, and intravenous routes.
- Conducted intake preparations for surgical procedures and assisted during surgeries.
- Executed radiology tasks, including dental cleanings and radiographs.
- Managed client communication and education regarding pet care.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital
Byron Center
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Provide care to hospitalized and visiting patients including taking vitals, administration of IV fluids and medication, laboratory procedures, phlebotomy, restraint, CPR, and post-euthanasia care
- Work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment to provide the best care and triage critical patients
Restaurant Manager
Culver’s
Allendale
09.2019 - 11.2023
- Maintained an efficient, clean, and friendly environment for peers and team members, often running shifts as the Manager on Duty
- Practiced advanced managerial skills such as scheduling for the management team and team members, quality control, truck ordering and stocking, maintenance, tills, and office management
Volunteer Coordinator
Renew Therapeutic Riding Center
Holland
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Orchestrated all volunteer activities, scheduling, recruiting, orientation, committees, and appreciation events
- Utilized Excel, Google Docs, and volunteer software programs
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Baker College
Muskegon, MI05.2024
Skills
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Surgical assistance
- Medication administration
- Veterinary software
- Radiology procedures
- Patient management
- Client education
- Maintaining treatment notes
- Ear sample collection
- Dental procedures
- Elizabethan collar application
- Fluorescein stain test
- Halter placement
- Controlled substance management
- Closed-chest CPR
- Oxygen therapy
- Patient monitoring
- General anesthesia recovery
- Procedure billing
- Emergency triage
- Laboratory procedures
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
- Aseptic techniques
- Intravenous injection
- Intravenous catheterization
- Suture removal
- Patient bathing
- Nail trimming
- Fluid therapy
- Radiology safety
- Instrument pack sterilization
- Animal behavior observation
- Feline towel restraint
- Supply restocking
Certification
- Graduated from a CVTEA-accredited program, Spring 24
- Fear Free Certification- Level 1, Spring 23
- Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children Training, Winter 22
- QPR Suicide Prevention, Winter 22
Affiliations Volunteer Activities
- Student Chapter National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (SCNAVTA), Muskegon, MI, 01/23-Current, Participate in fundraising events and support for local animal shelters
- PAWS With a Cause, Wayland, MI, 06/23-08/23, Veterinary Department Volunteer
- Humane Society of West Michigan, Walker, MI, 06/17-11/19, Dog Walker
- Ottawa County 4-H Leader, Bow Wow Bunch, Spring Lake, MI, 02/16-11/19, Efficiently handled administrative duties such as completing fair entries and club forms within time constraints and organized the 2019 Ottawa County Fair dog show for all county 4-H dog clubs
Clinical Education Experience
- Classic Equine, Ada, MI, Spring 24, 134, Four Week Internship
- Family Friends Veterinary Hospital, Grand Rapids, MI, Spring 24, 156, Four Week Internship
- Kelley’s Animal Clinic, Walker, MI, Spring 24, 17, Veterinary Technician Clinical Rotation
- East Holland Veterinary Clinic, Holland, MI, Spring 24, 28, Veterinary Technician Clinical Rotation
- Southkent Animal Hospital, Caledonia, MI, Spring 24, 28, Veterinary Technician Clinical Rotation
- Cedar Animal Hospital, Cedar Springs, MI, Spring 24, 16, Veterinary Technician Emergency Rotation
Accomplishments
Dean's List
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Family Friends Veterinary Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Emergency and Specialty Hospital
11.2023 - 05.2024
Volunteer Coordinator
Renew Therapeutic Riding Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
Restaurant Manager
Culver’s
09.2019 - 11.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Baker College