AMY SMITH
123 Main Street • Atlanta, Georgia • 30339
Home: (555) 555-1234, Cell: (555) 555-1235
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Objective: Seek the Position of Senior Veterinarian
SUMMARY:
Expert Veterinarian with over twelve years of experience directing the operation of spay and neuter clinics, performing animal spay and neuter examinations and surgery, and inspecting animals and facility at the Animal Services and Placement Centers; ensuring the humane treatment of animals while also ensuring public safety regarding animal management issues.
Demonstrated ability to direct the spay and neuter clinic and perform surgery in a professional and efficient manner.
Remarkable ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include standing or sitting for extended periods of time and operating assigned equipment.
Great ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information, in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
Immense ability to operate assigned equipment.
Excellent ability to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
Strong ability to read and comprehend simple and complex instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Uncommon ability to provide detailed correspondence.
Sound ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations, and in demonstrating good public relation skills.
Excellent ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Deep ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions.
Remarkable ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Professional Experience
City of Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN 2002 - Present
Veterinarian
Supervise personnel assigned to the spay and neuter clinic including office and staff and volunteers; responsible for the functioning and condition of the clinic to assure that it is operated in a professional and efficient manner.
Perform spay and neuter pre-surgical examinations, surgery, and post- surgical examinations on dogs and cats which are admitted to the clinic for that purpose.
Inspect the Animal Services and Placement Center for disease and sanitary conditions; inspect, evaluate, and make recommendations on animals being admitted to the Animal Center when requested to do so by the Superintendent.
Mountain County, Minneapolis, MN 1996 - 2002
Deputy Administrator (Veterinarian)
Trained and coordinated the work of Animal Care personnel in the operation and maintenance of the County's Impoundment Facility.
Developed policies and procedures used in the care, security, prognosis and euthanasia of captured and unclaimed animals.
Set guidelines for adoption procedures.
Examined all animals brought into the County's Impoundment Facility to check for disease, injuries or related conditions which may prove unsafe for the animal, Animal Control personnel or the public; provided medical treatment as necessary.
Performed spay and neuter surgeries for adoptable animals.
Performed low-cost spay and neuter surgeries for community animals.
Made a routine health status examination on all animals in the facility.
Euthanized animals deemed unadoptable or dangerous to population.
Reviewed animal bite reports, prepared rabies samples and notifies victims.
Promoted the need for pet identification and control within the community.
Provided needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions.
Kept immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
Attended meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions and reviewed publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas.
Communicated and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities.
Mountain County, Minneapolis, MN 1993 - 1996
Veterinarian Intern (under the supervision of a Senior Veterinarian)
Cleaned indoor caging, and animals themselves. Cleaned and disinfected cage interior, exterior, "furniture," and areas around the caging (floors, counters, under and above the caging).
Prepared food. Utilized proper diets, appropriate ratios of ingredients, appropriate size pieces of food, proper feeding bowls, and appropriate amounts of food to be given.
Administrated medical treatments. Followed veterinary staff instructions for medical treatments, gave treatments at appropriate times, and gave subcutaneous fluids when necessary.
Observed and monitored health and well-being. Maintained observation records, observed the animals for body temperature changes, stool and urine observations, hydration levels, lethargy, feeding and eating responses, and stress levels. Informed veterinary staff and management of conditions noted through observations, as necessary.
Education and Professional Training
Minneapolis Licensed Veterinarian
PhD in Veterinary Medicine, New York University, NY (1992)
Masters of Veterinary Medicine, New York University, NY (1992)
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine, New York University, NY (1992)
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