Jennifer Schwartz

· Teaches secondary education Veterinary Assistant students from various backgrounds, ethnicity, gender, and ability in the classroom and the lab using a variety of teaching methods. · Brought CAVIT Veterinary Assistant program into compliance with NAVTA Veterinary Assistant standards and became recognized as an Approved Veterinary Assistant program. · Developed and updates Veterinary Assistant course syllabus and outline encompassing various aspects of the veterinary field, focusing on skills that are vital for immediate employment. · Developed and presents the curriculum as stated in the course syllabus. · Practices effective classroom management. · Organizes program of practical and technical instruction, including demonstration of skills required in the veterinary assistant profession. · Developed and prepares various teaching methodologies appropriate for the Veterinary Assistant course and content, focusing on active participation. · Prepared performance-based objectives for course of study following curriculum guidelines. · Assists students to develop and implement effective study skills, practices and techniques. · Developed and maintains an active program advisory committee, increasing participation from 5 to 9 industry members throughout the school year. · Improved program from "High Quality" level to "Excellent" program distinction. · Fully involved in student CTSO, having a first year student place 7th in the State of Arizona in the Veterinary Assistant competition and a first year team place 2nd in the State of Arizona in the Health Education competition. · Program has dual enrollment credit through Central Arizona College (1 credit hour) and Pima Community College (12 credit hours). · Veterinary Practice Assistant Certificate awarded to students upon completion of program from Pima Community College.

· Provided support to small animal veterinarians in a hospital environment. · Responsible for veterinary assistant training. · Performed laboratory, radiographic, anesthetic, and dental procedures. · Prepared medications, animals, and equipment for surgery to include administration of induction agents, endotracheal intubation, surgical preparation, maintenance of surgical plane of anesthesia and recovery. · Collected and processed laboratory specimens to include phlebotomy from jugular, cephalic, femoral and saphenous veins. · Assisted veterinarians in a surgical environment. · Monitored and documented observations of hospitalized patients. · Gave subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenous injections. · Performed proper placement of IV catheters into cephalic, saphenous, and femoral veins. · Assisted in restraining of small animal species. · Involved with client education.