Brittany Penning
19676 Iteri Pl. Lakeville
Summary
Experienced emergency veterinary technician amid a career change and seeking to transition into human healthcare. Compassionate and motivated with a goal of flourishing in the BSN program at your institution. Sensitive to the well-being of others and wanting to put forth that passion to improve people's lives. Committed to being an excellent caretaker and educator of acquired knowledge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
AfterHours Veterinary Care, St. Paul Minnesota
09.2019 - Current
- Client communication: Over the phone triage; obtain histories; go over estimates and payment options; educate clients about medical conditions and surgical procedures; provide emotional support during difficult decision making and grief
- Patient care: Obtain vitals; triage incoming patients to determine urgency of care; give medications; complete recommended treatments; monitor and notice changes in patients' conditions
- Diagnostics: collect lab samples; perform UA's, CBC's, cytologies, and fecals; run samples through diagnostic machines; take radiographs
- Surgery/Anesthesia: prepare surgery suite; anesthetize patients and prepare accordingly; monitor vitals under anesthesia; recover patients after surgery; clean and reset surgery suit, wrap surgical packs
Veterinary Technician Extern
Clinic For The Rehabilitaion Of Wildlife
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Practice good patient husbandry
- Practice avian, reptilian, and mammalian medicine
- Rescue and release patients
- Present educational information to the public
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Shamrock Animal Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Take care of boarding animals
- Assist technicians as needed
- Directly assist veterinarians in appointments
- Maintain a clean and well-stocked clinic
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Argosy University
03.2019
Skills
- Compassionate
- Skilled in High-Pressure Environments
- Enthusiastic Learner
- Strong Interpersonal Skills
- Spanish Language Development
- Skilled in Knowledge Sharing
- Hard working
Community Service
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Roseville, MN 2020, approximately 75 hours of work was contributed to the husbandry of wildlife animals, including diet preparation and cleaning cages
Rebuilding Together Painter, Twin Cities, MN From 2010 - 2013, approximately 100 hours were volunteered to help low income, elderly, and disabled people by repairing, cleaning, and painting their homes
St. Paul Police Department Scenario Participant, St. Paul, MN From 2010 – 2013, approximately 30 hours were donated to help St. Paul Police Reserves in training scenarios and distributing toys for Toys for Tots
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
AfterHours Veterinary Care, St. Paul Minnesota
09.2019 - Current
Veterinary Technician Extern
Clinic For The Rehabilitaion Of Wildlife
01.2019 - 07.2019
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Shamrock Animal Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
Argosy University
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