Josephine Little
Williamsburg
Summary
- 5 years of veterinary assistant/technician experience including; specialty ,general practice, shelter, and zoological.
- Graduate of Tidewater Community College AVMA accredited veterinary technician program.
- Licensed in 2024 Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital
09.2024 - Current
- Performs medical procedures, including administering medications, taking X-rays, and conducting laboratory tests
- Prepares surgical equipment and assisted in surgeries, ensuring a sterile environment and proper handling of instruments
- Administered IM, IV, and SQ injections
- Performs dental cleanings on animals under the supervision of veterinarians
- Collaborates with veterinary team members to develop treatment plans for patients based on individual needs
- Assists in euthanasia procedures with empathy and sensitivity towards grieving pet owners
- Conducts routine laboratory tests such as blood work analysis, urinalysis, fecal examinations etc
- Monitors anesthesia during surgical procedures
- Monitors post-operative recovery processes for surgical patients closely to detect any complications early enough for prompt intervention.
- Places IV catheters
Surgical Assistant
Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Assists veterinarian to prepare for surgical procedures; prepare surgical packs, scalpel blades, and suture material
- Serves as scrubbed assistant during surgical procedures
- Assists licensed technician in anesthetizing patients for surgical procedures
- Complies with correct safety measures when handling sharps and biohazards during surgical clean up
Veterinary Assistant
Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital
04.2021 - Current
- Proficient in medical terminology
- Performs technician exams on patients under veterinarians supervision
- Applies appropriate restraint techniques during various medical procedures
- Performs venipuncture
- Administers routine vaccines and injections
- Assists with ICU and hospitalized patients
- Obtains detailed medical history on patient
- Client education and care
- Record keeping
- Uses specialized medical computer software
Animal Caretaker
Heritage Humane Society
12.2019 - 06.2022
- Medical Team member
- Behavioral Assessments
- Basic feeding/cleaning/grooming tasks
- Administered medications
- Customer service
Animal Care Specialist
Busch Gardens, Williamsburg
10.2020 - 05.2022
- Hoof stock husbandry and training including Clydesdale horses, Scottish black faced sheep, and Highland cows
- Raptor husbandry and training including Eagles, Eurasian eagle owl, European barn owl, Harris's hawk, Screech owl
- Reptile husbandry and training including various species of snakes
- Exotic bird husbandry and training including Tawny frog mouth, starlings, lorikeets, lady ross's turaco, doves, etc
- Other mammal husbandry and training including african serval, working border collies
- Assisting with Veterinary care
- 100% positive reinforcement training
- Responsible for food preparation and storage
- Provide and maintain a work environment that follows the established guidelines and safety procedures set by the department and park
- Consistently display consideration, tolerance, cooperation, open communication, and reliability
- Observe animals and report any abnormalities to supervisor and team
- Maintain all animal records and equipment
- Perform supportive speaking roles in education and general public presentations
- Proactively engage with guests and respond to guest inquiries
- Work with animals using behavioral modification techniques as instructed
Veterinary Assistant
Colony Animal Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Fear free restraining techniques
- Caring for ICU patients and boarding guests, to include feeding, walking, bathing, nail trims, anal gland expressions, shave downs etc
- Performing vaccinations, to include core vaccines, intravenous and intramuscular pain medication, allergy vaccinations etc
- Blood draws
- X-ray/Ultrasound
- Client Communication, including questions, understanding pets history and current issues, price estimates, and answering phones calls about services/price/procedures
- Administering Medications
Education
College Degree - Veterinary Technology
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VA08.2024
High School Degree -
Kaiserslautern High School
06.2018
Skills
- Surgical procedures and support
- Laboratory skills
- Client education
- Pharmacy duties
Certification
- Fear Free Certification, Present
- Veterinary Technician License, 09/01/24 to Present
Languages
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Surgical Assistant
Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Animal Care Specialist
Busch Gardens, Williamsburg
10.2020 - 05.2022
Animal Caretaker
Heritage Humane Society
12.2019 - 06.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Colony Animal Hospital
02.2019 - 11.2019
High School Degree -
Kaiserslautern High School
College Degree - Veterinary Technology
Tidewater Community College
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