Luke Giese

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.

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.

Pre-Veterinary Sciences - Pre-Veterinary Sciences - Hillsborough College (2024-08)