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Michelle Carroll

El Cajon

Summary

A dedicated hard worker who has experience performing many technical skills among an array of animal species.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Support Technician

Charles River Laboratories
09.2023 - Current
  • Operate and maintain equipment and machinery
  • Perform regular equipment maintenance and care
  • Assist in sanitization and function of cage wash and support areas within the vivarium
  • Assist in inventory/supply management and organization

Laboratory Animal Technician (Temp)

LaborNow
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Maintain animal rooms to sanitary standards and replenish supplies
  • Perform animal husbandry tasks such as cage changing, animal observation, administration of medications, health checks, etc.
  • Accurately collect and convey animal identification and medical information

Veterinary Assistant

Poway Animal Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels
  • Collected medical information from clients in a professional manner in order to load appointments and relay information to the veterinarian
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging
  • Restrained animals for procedures, exams, etc.
  • Assisted in collecting and testing biological samples for diagnostic purposes
  • Administered vaccines and medications to animals in treatment
  • Administer laser treatment for ongoing wound or pain care

Animal Husbandry Technician

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Cleaned, sanitized, and maintained animal cages, cage accessories, and supplies
  • Regularly cleaned and sanitized animal rooms and support areas within the vivarium
  • Perform cage changing and health checks in animal rooms
  • Relay any medical/health information to the overseeing technician to properly examine and treat
  • Operate and maintain cage wash machinery and equipment (Primarily clean cage wash areas)

Veterinary Assistant

Helen Woodward Animal Center
10.2019 - 04.2020
  • Performed exams on shelter animals and properly communicated findings to the veterinarian
  • Educated new owners about proper care, administration of medications, and what to expect bringing a new pet home
  • Restrained and comforted animals during exams, procedures, and treatments
  • Administered vaccines, medications, microchips, and disease testing
  • Performed blood draws, IM injections, IV catheter placement, bandaging
  • Assisted in large intakes of new shelter animals, process including a full general exam, age assessment, transfer of previous medical record (if applicable) or create a new medical record, vaccination, administration of dewormer, microchip, and screen for diseases/parasites
  • Prepared animals for surgery, monitored and assisted during surgery, and aided in recovery afterwards
  • Prepared surgical suite for use, including assembly and maintenance of the anesthesia machine and preparation of surgical tools and other supplies
  • Performed dental cleanings and extractions

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

PIMA Medical Institute
Chula Vista, CA
2019

Veterinary Assistant Certification

PIMA Medical Institute
Chula Vista, CA

High School Diploma -

Diego Valley Charter School
El Cajon, CA
2014

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability

Timeline

Animal Support Technician

Charles River Laboratories
09.2023 - Current

Laboratory Animal Technician (Temp)

LaborNow
11.2022 - 06.2023

Veterinary Assistant

Poway Animal Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022

Animal Husbandry Technician

Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute
06.2021 - 08.2022

Veterinary Assistant

Helen Woodward Animal Center
10.2019 - 04.2020

Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology

PIMA Medical Institute

Veterinary Assistant Certification

PIMA Medical Institute

High School Diploma -

Diego Valley Charter School

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