Trenni Jefferson
Veterinary Tech Assistant
Washington,DC
Summary
A compassionate veterinary technician assistant with five years of veterinary medicine experience working in numerous animal care facilities taking care of patients. Proven history of have working with dogs, cats, large animals and exotics assisting veterinarians and vet techs in diagnosis, caring and treatment for animals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Volunteer
Auburn University Raptor Center
01.2024 - Current
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Learned how to properly handle live raptors by attending handling and training labs
Veterinary Tech Assistant
Banfield Animal Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Answered incoming phone calls from clients updating them on their pets, scheduling appointments, educating and answering any animal health questions if possible
- Greeted over 10 clients each day, while taking history to create preliminary patient workups with patient problem list, possible symptoms and patient history
- Restrained animals for veterinary procedures and physical exams
- Collected ear swabs, urine and skin scrapes for microscopic exams
- Performed blood draws via external jugular vein or cephalic veins in dogs and medial saphenous veins in cats for diagnostic tests
- Learned and successfully placed catheters in dogs and cats
- Observed dog and cat neuters, spays and mass removals
Shadowing Student
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
12.2022 - 01.2023
- Practiced physical exams with the lead veterinarian on cows and goats
- Learned how to properly assemble, load, handle and shoot a dart gun
- Observed a necropsy exam on a cheetah
- Discussed and researched past medical cases presented at the zoo
- Toured and gained background information about facilities, enclosures, and staff
Dog Caretaker
Macon Country Humane Society
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Performed needed cleaning and maintenance of dogs, cages, and equipment
- Administered dewormer medication to new puppies and flea and tick prevention to incoming dogs
- Prepared food and water during mealtimes
Veterinary Tech Assistant
Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2021
- Administered and prepared vaccines
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to the veterinarian
- Provided animal care such as feed, walk and restraining animals
- Assisted in necropsies, neuters, x-ray exams, and check ups
Intern
National Fish And Wildlife Foundation
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Created tables listing species with description of range, habitat requirements, greatest threats, priority restoration/protection strategies, any nexus to water quality.
- Identified specific initiatives at work among state/federal partners focused on the conservation of species
- Researched aquatics in the rocky mountain region of the United States that could be impacted by improved water quality in areas that have a large percentage of land and row crops
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL 08.2022 - 05.2026
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Poultry Sciences
Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL 05.2001 -
Skills
Adaptability and Dependability
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Volunteer
Auburn University Raptor Center
01.2024 - Current
Veterinary Tech Assistant
Banfield Animal Hospital
06.2023 - 08.2023
Shadowing Student
Smithsonian National Zoological Park
12.2022 - 01.2023
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine -
Tuskegee University
08.2022 - 05.2026
Dog Caretaker
Macon Country Humane Society
10.2021 - 05.2022
Intern
National Fish And Wildlife Foundation
06.2021 - 08.2021
Veterinary Tech Assistant
Paws, Purrs & Exotics Animal Hospital
06.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal And Poultry Sciences
Tuskegee University
05.2001 -
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