Megan Thompson

• Phone: +1 416 555 0123
• Email: megan.thompson@email.com
• Location: Toronto, Canada
• LinkedIn: megan-thompson-vetcare

Summary

Four years of dedicated experience providing comprehensive animal care and technical support in veterinary clinics and research settings. Proficient in surgical preparation, post-operative monitoring, and maintenance of laboratory animal colonies according to CCAC guidelines. Successfully managed daily animal health checks for diverse species, ensuring meticulous record-keeping and adherence to welfare protocols.

Experience

Veterinary Assistant, Toronto Veterinary Emergency Hospital -- Toronto, Canada

Mar 2021 – present

• Assisted veterinarians and registered veterinary technicians in emergency procedures, including wound care, medication administration, and patient stabilization.

• Prepared surgical suites, sterilized instruments, and monitored anesthetized patients during various surgical interventions.

• Managed intake and discharge processes for over 30 critical patients per week, ensuring accurate medical charting and client communication.

• Provided compassionate care to hospitalized animals, including feeding, cleaning enclosures, and administering prescribed treatments.

Laboratory Animal Caretaker, University of Toronto Comparative Medicine & Animal Resources -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2019 – Feb 2021

• Maintained health and welfare for rodent colonies (mice and rats) used in biomedical research, adhering to CCAC standards.

• Performed daily health checks, identified signs of illness, and reported observations to veterinary staff, contributing to early intervention.

• Operated and maintained cage washing equipment, ensuring sterile and hygienic living environments for research animals.

• Assisted with animal handling, restraint, and sample collection for various research protocols, minimizing animal stress.

Veterinary Assistant Intern, Willowdale Animal Hospital -- Toronto, Canada

Jan 2019 – Aug 2019

• Supported veterinary staff with patient intake, history taking, and preparing examination rooms.

• Assisted with routine vaccinations, parasite control, and basic laboratory procedures such as urinalysis and fecal examinations.

• Maintained cleanliness and organization of the clinic, including treatment areas, kennels, and waiting rooms.

• Developed strong client communication skills by answering inquiries and providing post-visit care instructions.

Education

Seneca College, Certificate in Veterinary Assistant -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2018 – Aug 2019

Humber College, Diploma in Biology -- Toronto, Canada

Sept 2016 – Apr 2018

Skills

Animal Care & Handling: Patient restraint, medication administration (oral, injectable), wound care, post-operative monitoring, husbandry, enrichment, emergency first aid, animal nutrition

Laboratory & Technical Skills: Sterilization techniques, sample collection (blood, urine, fecal), basic laboratory diagnostics, microscope operation, surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, cage washing equipment operation

Clinic Operations: Client communication, appointment scheduling, record-keeping (manual & electronic), inventory management, clinic maintenance, waste disposal protocols

Software Proficiency: ezyVet, AVImark, Microsoft Office Suite

Regulatory & Compliance: CCAC Guidelines, OSPCA standards, biohazard protocols, WSIB safety compliance