Certified Veterinary Technician
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Certified Veterinary Technician

Amy Ruggiero
219 East St. Apt B. Easthampton, Ma 01027 ?------------ ? Cell:------------
Objective
Certified Veterinary Technician with verifiable experience in a clinic setting, with strong customer service skills and a fine attention to detail with all medical work.
EDUCATION
Veterinary Technician Program Holyoke Community College A.S. Animal Science 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Science University of Maine 2008

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Northampton Veterinary Clinic Vet Technician Northampton, Ma 09/2010 to present
Proficiency in venipuncture, radiology, triage, dentistry, and disease prevention
Comprehensive understanding of hospital laboratory work including diagnostic testing, cytology examination and ability to administer treatments per doctor request
Customer service in a clinic environment with focus on proficient communication
Proper understanding of safety restraint techniques
Knowledge of veterinary pharmacology
Capable to adapting to a stressful work environment

Wildlife Caretaker Apprentice Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Kendalia, Tx 7/2009 to 7/2010
Proficiency in public communication including phone calls and in person meetings
Responsible for accurate and up to date paperwork on patients
Supervising and training of interns in animal restraint, feeding and diet preparation techniques
Basic training in exotic animal care and precautions taken with different species for standard operating procedures

Wildlife Caretaker Intern, Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Kendalia, TX 1/20096/2009
Proper restraint and handling of a wide variety of animals domestic, wild, native and nonnative wildlife
Knowledge of animal natural history and building and cleaning an environment
Regulating, preparing and providing for the dietary needs for a wide variety of animals
Skilled administration of injections, pills, wound treatments and daily observation to medical changes.