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Katie L.

Farrow
1322 Bear Run Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(703) 945-9402
kfarrow@kent.edu

Veterinary Technician 
Introduced to the following skills

Anesthesia Blood Pressure


Radiography Venipuncture
Diagnostic Procedures Dental Prophylaxis
Parasitology Medication Administration
Physical Examination IV Catheterization
Cytology Bandage Application
Surgical Restraint
Injections Client Education
Kennel Management Office Procedures

Related Education 

Vet Tech Institute, Pittsburgh, PA


Associate in Specialized Technology Degree- Veterinary Technician Program
Graduated:  February 26, 2010

Externship – 270 Hours


Western PA Humane Society, Pittsburgh, PA
January 4- February 26, 2010
 Clinic Desk
 Clinic Technician
 Surgery Technician
 Triage Technician
 Late Technician
 Early Technician

Large Animal Practicum – 40 Hours


Hog Heaven Rescue Farm, Cochranton, PA
November 13- 18, 2009
 Alpaca restraint and blood draws
 Horse restraint, hoof care, injections, x-rays, physicals
 Chicken restraint, blood draws and physicals
 Dairy cow mastitis testing, tail jacks and blood draws
 Beef cow and calf vaccinations
 Feral cat spay and neuter clinic

Additional Education

Kent State University, Kent, OH


Bachelor of Science- Exercise Sciences
August 2004

Related Work Experience

Ohio Township Parks and Recreation, Pittsburgh, PA 10/09-03/10


Public Speaker
 Puppy and Kittens Basics: 101
 Grooming Basics: 101

Private Residence, Pittsburgh, PA 10/08-12/08


Dog Walker/House Sitter
 Responsible for upkeep of apartment
 Responsible for any and all duties of animal

Vet Tech Institute, Pittsburgh, PA 09/08-12/09


Work Study for Director of Placement
 Faxing, calling, researching animal hospitals
 Various projects completed for graduating students

VCA MacArthur Animal Hospital, Washington, D.C. 08/07-11/07


Veterinary Assistant
 Client education
 Assisting with any and all duties of animal hospital

Fur-Get-Me Not, Arlington, VA 05/06-08/07


Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
 Dog walker and house sitter
 Transport dogs to and from appointments

Current Certifications
CPR, AED, First AID, AFAA Step Aerobics, AFAA Group Exercise

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