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Aimee O'Brien |
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| CAREER PROFILE | Registered veterinary technician with AVMA-accredited training and experience in clinical, diagnostic, and surgical procedures. | |
| ACQUIRED SKILLS | Handling and Restraint for Various Species | |
| Knowledge of Workplace Safety | ||
| Client Communication and Record Keeping | ||
| Preliminary Physical Examination | ||
| Anesthesia Administration and Monitoring | ||
| Placement and Maintenance of IV Catheters | ||
| Fluid Administration (IV, SQ) | ||
| Medication Administration (PO, SQ, IM, IV) | ||
| Complete Dental Prophylaxis | ||
| Surgical Pack Preparation and Sterilization | ||
| Surgical Nursing and Post-Operative Care | ||
| Application of Bandages, Splints, and Casts | ||
| Emergency Care Procedures | ||
| Blood Collection and Analysis in a Variety of Species | ||
| In-House Hematology and Blood Chemistries | ||
| Urine Collection and Urinalysis | ||
| Fecal Analysis | ||
| Radiography | ||
| Routine Diagnostic Tests (HW, FeLV, etc.) | ||
| EDUCATION | Academy of Art, San Francisco, CA | |
| MFA, Photography, September 2007 - present | ||
Western Career College, Pleasant Hill, CA |
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| A.S. Degree, Veterinary Technology, November 2006 | ||
| G.P.A. 3.92 | ||
| University of California Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA | ||
| B.A., Women’s Studies, & Minor, Communications and Rhetoric | ||
| June 2003 Graduated with Honors | ||
| RELATED EMPLOYMENT & EXPERIENCE | Contra Costa Veterinary Emergency Center |
7/04 - present |
| Concord, CA | ||
| Responsibilities include triaging and nursing care of small animals, exotics, and pocket pets in emergency situations. | ||
| Muller Veterinary Hospital | 11/06 – 4/07 |
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| Walnut Creek, CA | ||
| Responsibilities included canine hydrotherapy and pulsed signal therapy. | ||
| Chuck Strickland, DVM | 3/06 – 7/06 |
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| Brentwood, CA | ||
| Internship: 65 hours | ||
| Responsibilities included assisting with large animal medicine. | ||
| The Medical Center for Birds | 2/06 - 3/06 |
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| Oakley, Ca | ||
| Internship: 46 hours | ||
| Responsibilities included avian anesthesia and nursing care. | ||
| Creature Comfort Holistic Veterinary Center | 4/05 – 5/05 |
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| Oakland, Ca | ||
| Internship: 46 hours | ||
| Responsibilities included Eastern and Western veterinary nursing, including acupuncture and Chinese herbs. | ||
| Oakland Zoo | 9/03 – 11/03 |
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| Oakland, Ca | ||
| Internship: 192 hours | ||
Responsibilities included the daily care of Zoo animals, upkeep of their habitats and assisting with Bobcat, Siamang, and Sunbear training. |
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| Equine Research Foundation | 1/02 – 1/03 |
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| Aptos, Ca | ||
| Internship/Volunteer: 1000 hours | ||
Responsibilities included assisting with equine cognition research, |
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| CERTIFICATES | Registered Veterinary Technician License | 4/07 |
