Compassionate Veterinary Assistant with hands-on experience in clinic operations, patient care, and administrative tasks. Demonstrates knowledge in animal health procedures and effective communication with veterinarians, pet owners, and staff. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, showcasing leadership skills as a bartender shift lead and as a teacher's/laboratory assistant.
Work History
Technician
1 Year 4 Months
Webster Groves Animal Hospital | 06.2025 - Current
Assist with the collection of blood samples for laboratory testing.
Monitor vital signs of hospitalized patients, and record results in patient charts.
Support veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets, and educate clients.
Support restraint procedures, perform radiographic imaging, and administer injections.
Triage emergency patients and provide essential support and treatment as required.
Bartender- Shift Lead
2 Years 1 Month
Narwhal's Crafted | 09.2024 - Current
Work in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
Effectively multitask within fast-paced environment.
Prepare alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
Comparative Anatomy Teacher's Assistant
4 Months
Saint Louis University | 01.2025 - 05.2025
Assisted in student laboratory dissections.
Helped set up laboratory practical exams.
Addressed questions and concerns regarding class material.
Veterinary Assistant
1 Year 7 Months
The Animal Clinic of Council Bluffs | 06.2023 - 01.2025
Organized operating room ahead of procedures and assisted veterinarians during surgeries and dental cleanings.
Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
Operated laboratory technology and interpreted results of gram-stains, urinalysis, parasite screens, etc.
Kennel Assistant
1 Year 7 Months
The Animal Clinic of Council Bluffs | 06.2023 - 01.2025
Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
Cleaned and sanitized kennels, cages, runs, and yards to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the animals.
Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Concentration in Cell Biology/Physiology
Saint Louis University | St. Louis, MO | 05.2025
Master of Science - Pathobiology And Integrative Biomedical Sciences
University of Missouri | Columbia, MO | 05.2027
Skills
Client education
Time management
Veterinary support
Team collaboration
Executive leadership
Customer service
Accomplishments
Research in Antibiotic Resistance and Antibiotic Discovery Laboratory with over 50 hours of experiments and reading outside literature
Co-published Research Posters in Antibiotic Resistance and Antibiotic Discovery
Affiliations
Alpha Delta Pi sorority member - Executive position as Retreat Chair
Volunteer at Ronald McDonald House Charity
Volunteer at Stray Rescue STL
Shadowing at Cedar County Veterinary Services - 40 hours
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Technician
Webster Groves Animal Hospital
06.2025 - CurrentRead More
Comparative Anatomy Teacher's Assistant
Saint Louis University
01.2025 - 05.2025Read More
Bartender- Shift Lead
Narwhal's Crafted
09.2024 - CurrentRead More
Veterinary Assistant
The Animal Clinic of Council Bluffs
06.2023 - 01.2025Read More
Kennel Assistant
The Animal Clinic of Council Bluffs
06.2023 - 01.2025Read More
Saint Louis University
Bachelor of Science from Biology, Concentration in Cell Biology/Physiology
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University of Missouri
Master of Science from Pathobiology And Integrative Biomedical Sciences