Sophia Braun
Lima,OH
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Serendipity Clinic
Lima, Ohio
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during exams, treatments, vaccine administration, medication delivery, surgical prep, and procedures.
- Observed hospitalized and post-op patients, recorded vital signs, and reported condition or behavior changes needing veterinary review.
- Collected patient histories, vital signs, and medical samples, then relayed findings to veterinary team.
- Safely held patients for exams, treatments, vaccines, and procedures using species-, size-, and temperament-appropriate restraint techniques.
- Delivered compassionate patient care while keeping treatment and kennel areas clean and safe.
- Communicated with clients about patient care and provided professional customer service.
Operations Assistant
The Schottenstein Center
Columbus, Ohio
10.2023 - 06.2025
- Coordinated event-day operations at Schottenstein Center, facilitating seamless execution of concerts, games, and special events.
- Prepared event spaces for concerts, games, and special functions, ensuring optimal setups for diverse audiences.
- Set up facility areas for ticketing, access control, and crowd movement.
- Executed routine maintenance duties to ensure facility functionality., contributing to uninterrupted facility operations and enhancing user experience.
6-week Study Abroad
Loop Abroad
, Costa Rica
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Supported exotic animal care teams with diet plan updates and daily husbandry tasks.
- Observed wild dolphin behavior and documented research notes.
- Monitored sea turtles in natural habitats and recorded data and measurements.
- Assisted with capuchin research related to enrichment and rehabilitation.
- Supported veterinary staff during spay/neuter clinics promoting responsible pet ownership.
- Performed blood draws and blood smear preparation while building microscope skills.
- Completed ear cytology, skin scraping, fecal testing, and other diagnostic procedures.
- Assisted with necropsies across multiple animal species.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biosciences, Minor in Pharmacy
The Ohio State University
Columbus, Ohio05-2026
Skills
- Veterinary assisting
- Clinical monitoring
- Medication administration
- Computer proficiency
- Pharmacy dispensing
- Laboratory operations
- Client communication
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Medical terminology
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Data entry
- Decision making
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Independent work
Extracurricular Activities
- Buckeye Dairy Club / Committee Community Service Chair
- Pre-Veterinary Medical Association
Timeline
6-week Study Abroad
Loop Abroad
05.2024 - 07.2024
Operations Assistant
The Schottenstein Center
10.2023 - 06.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Serendipity Clinic
05.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biosciences, Minor in Pharmacy
The Ohio State University