Large Animal Veterinary Technician Resume Example

As a large animal vet tech at UF I am largely responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Vaccinating animals and administering medications orally, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, and intravenously
• Monitoring animals undergoing treatment for changes and signs of improvement.
• Set up diagnostic equipment such as endoscopic and ultrasound, and dental.
• Collect tissue, feces, blood and urine samples for examination and analysis.
• Perform venipunctures including placement of indwelling catheters and dressing animals' wounds.
• Assist customers by phone, including scheduling of emergency arrivals and taking information and deposits.

I am also cross-trained for emergency surgery including colic, opthalmology, reproductive, and general emergency. My duties include:

• Sterile preparation of surgical site
• Laying out surgical equipment and passing instruments and materials to veterinarians during surgical procedures.
• Monitoring animals recovering from surgery and notify veterinarian of any changes.

Through scholarship opportunities at UF I am in the process of becoming an AAEVT certified Equine Assistant.