SARAH STANFORD
Warrenton
Summary
Professional with experience in animal care, prepared for this role. Skilled in monitoring animal health, administering treatments, and maintaining clean, safe environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective communication.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Technician
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
10.2020 - 06.2024
- Managed Horses, Dogs and Dairy Cattle
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illness, injuries, or potential diseases
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
Animal Handler
Paris Mountain Stables
08.2020 - 10.2021
- Provided grain/ Hay to each horse along with water access
- Administered medications to animals injured and documented changes in condition to owners and fellow co workers
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens provided from owners.
Undergraduate Research
Virginia Tech
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Managed over 15 horses per day
- Monitored animals behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases
- Responsible for a variety of venipuncture techniques involving the collection of blood specimens from patients for lab procedures
- Placed a high value on punctuality, maintained an excellent attendance record, and consistently arrived at work ready to work
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by researcher and veterinarians.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science in The Pre-Veterinary Tract
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA06-2024
High School Diploma -
Stone Wall Jackson High School
Manassas, VA06-2020
Skills
- Pet handling
- Customer service and assistance
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Recordkeeping
- Kind customer engagement
- Pet waste removal
- Sanitation protocols
- Veterinary assistance
- Habitat maintenance
- Animal identification
- Vaccine administration
- Patient records maintenance
Timeline
Undergraduate Research
Virginia Tech
06.2021 - 07.2021
Animal Care Technician
Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
10.2020 - 06.2024
Animal Handler
Paris Mountain Stables
08.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science in The Pre-Veterinary Tract
Virginia Tech
High School Diploma -
Stone Wall Jackson High School
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