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Vanessa Smith

Miami,Florida

Summary

I am a hardworking and passionate student with strong organizational skills and an unbeatable work ethic. My area of expertise is fundamental veterinary technician practices.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Intern

Harmony Animal Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Packaged and sterilized suture kits for neuters and spays.
  • Assisted veterinary technicians with pulling vaccines, weighing, restraining, and drawing blood on patients.

Intern

Fishhawk Animal Hospital
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Ensured every test tube was placed in the centrifuge ccorrectly.
  • Ran fecal and skin scrape tests.
  • Scribed with veterinary technicians to report to their veterinarian.

Kennel Technician

Alafia River Animal Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2023
  • Animal Care and Monitoring: Provided physical training, nutrition and administered medications while closely monitoring and recording behavior and health of pet.
  • Client Communication and Support: Updated pet owners on their animals' conditions and collaborated with veterinarians to assist in medical care and treatment.
  • Facility Maintenance and Hygiene: Maintained cleanliness by handling laundry, dishes, and performing hygiene tasks such as claw clipping, teeth cleaning, and bathing.

Intern

Boyette Animal Hospital
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Sterilized tools, prepared surgical kits, and set up examination rooms to ensure a sterile and efficient environment for procedures.
  • Assisted clients by addressing their inquiries and providing updates on their pets' care, enhancing communication and service quality.
  • Safely restrained animals and administered vaccines, demonstrating proficiency in handling and compassionate care.

Head Volunteer

A Horse's Touch
06.2020 - 05.2021
  • Independently monitored, fed, cleaned, tacked, and groomed 5 horses.
  • Organized a new system to seamlessly ensure 5 horses got their necessary supplements and nutriention.
  • Recruited and trained new volunteers.
  • Independently taught special needs children how to ride and care for horses of various breeds.

Education

Marine Biology -

Florida International University
05-2027

Skills

  • Pulling Vaccines
  • Restraining large and small animals
  • Sterilizing and packing surgery kits
  • Customer Service

Accomplishments

Received Lifeguard of the Week and Employee of the Month while working at the YMCA this past summer

Certification

First Aid

CPR

Lifeguard

Advanced Open Water SCUBA

Nitrox SCUBA

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Intern

Harmony Animal Hospital
05.2024 - 08.2024

Intern

Boyette Animal Hospital
09.2022 - 04.2023

Intern

Fishhawk Animal Hospital
09.2022 - 05.2023

Kennel Technician

Alafia River Animal Hospital
04.2022 - 05.2023

Head Volunteer

A Horse's Touch
06.2020 - 05.2021

Marine Biology -

Florida International University

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