Luke Giese
Pre-Veterinary Student • Veterinary Assistant
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About
Driven pre-veterinary student with hands-on experience spanning emergency medicine, general practice, shelter medicine, mobile veterinary care, farm animal medicine, and independent pet care. Experienced in anesthesia monitoring, vaccine administration, surgical preparation, patient restraint, post-operative recovery, medication administration, and client communication. Known for compassion, adaptability, and professionalism in fast-paced clinical environments with a long-term goal of earning a DVM.
Experience
Veterinary Assistant - Paw Whisperer LLC - Tampa
(2026-05)
- Assist veterinary technicians during concierge medical appointments and treatments.
- Safely restrain patients and administer prescribed medications.
- Educate clients on medications, recovery, and follow-up care.
- Coordinate scheduling while delivering exceptional client service.
Veterinary Extern - Beacon Emergency Veterinary Hospital
(2025-12 - 2026-01)
- Worked alongside emergency veterinarians and technicians in a high-acuity referral hospital.
- Observed triage, emergency diagnostics, surgery, and critical care cases.
- Assisted with patient restraint, treatment preparation, and sterile procedures.
Owner / Pet Sitter - Luke's Pet Sitting
(2025-11)
- Operate a private pet care service providing individualized care for companion animals.
- Administer medications, monitor health, and maintain detailed communication with owners.
- Build lasting client relationships through dependable, compassionate service.
Veterinary Assistant - Ladybug Farm Animal Sanctuary
(2025-08)
- Assist with examinations, treatments, medication administration, and health monitoring for rescued farm animals.
- Promote animal welfare through humane handling and attentive daily care.
Volunteer Veterinary Assistant - The Humane Society of Tampa - Tampa
(2025-07)
- Monitor anesthesia and assist with patient recovery during high-volume surgical procedures.
- Administer vaccines, prepare surgical supplies, bandage wounds, and sterilize instruments.
- Collaborate with veterinarians and technicians to deliver efficient shelter medicine.
Veterinary Extern - West Park Animal Hospital - Tampa
(2025-06 - 2025-09)
- Supported diagnostics, surgery preparation, daily treatments, and client communication.
- Maintained sterile clinical environments while assisting veterinary staff.
Education
Pre-Veterinary Sciences - Pre-Veterinary Sciences - Hillsborough College (2024-08)
