Current Position, 06/2017 - Current Company - Company City, Company State
Write about your work experience in three bullet points.
Write short sentences in the active voice that tout your achievements and use numbers to increase their power. For example, “As leader of a 10-person clinic team, developed an efficient patient intake process that increased the number of patients seen daily by 20 percent while maintaining superb quality of care.”
Use keywords from the job description.
Previous Position, 03/2013 - 06/2017 Company -Company City, Company State
Focus only on your strongest qualifications that apply to the job you are applying for.
If you are switching careers, highlight transferable skills relative to the new career. For example, if your former job involved working closely with clients, then emphasize skills like listening, patience, empathy, and interpersonal communication.
Check out our guide to transferable skills for more tips on how to use them in your CV.
Research Experience Use this section if the job or your field requires scientific or academic research. Structure it like a work history section — in reverse chronological order, the name of the project, the affiliated company or organization, department, name of the principal researcher, supervisor, or advisor, and the start and end dates of the project. Add links to supporting documentation, including unpublished and published reports, infographics, thesis papers and dissertations.
Use 2-3 bullets to summarize your work and highlight outcomes of your research. Be detailed and use numbers where appropriate.
Project Name, Institution, Department, Institution City, Institution State
Supervisor/Advisor, Month, Year – Month, Year
Investigated rate of transmission and staging of feline leukemia virus (FeLV)) in cats and kittens by comparing rates of FIV in two different feral cat colonies, each consisting of 10-15 cats and kittens.
Studied impact on lifespan of three stages of FeLV (abortive, regressive, and progressive) on felines ranging in age from newborn to 15+.
Created an infographic outlining the results of the study and wrote analysis of my findings.
Publications Display any publications, such as articles, reports, analyses, infographics, dissertations, theses, newspaper articles, books and stories here, as long as they relate directly to the position you're applying for. Divide your publications into subsections by type of publication
All publications must follow one of the standard citation formats, such as APA or MLA. Your industry might have its own citation format, so make sure you are citing your published works in accordance with your field.
For example:
Rose, Lauren (2012). The Impact of FeLV on the Central Nervous System of Kittens and Cats. (Master's thesis). Available from Document Archive of The School of Veterinary Sciences, University of California, Davis.
Presentations You might want to create a section on your CV for presentations you have given if they are pertinant to the job you are applying for. Simply create a bulleted list with the title of the conference and the title of your presentation, in reverse chronological order. Aim to limit your list to the last five years for the sake of relevance. Add links to websites, pages, videos, or social media that display your presentation.
For example:
Women in Veterinary Sciences World Summit (2021), “Ensuring Access to Veterinary Care in Underserved Populations.”
International Conference of Veterinary Clinicians (2021), “Ensuring Animal Welfare — Considerations and Risks.”
Symposium on Veterinary Research (2020), “Effective Alternative Treatments for Dogs with Atopic Dermatitis.”
Certifications Certification demonstrate technical competency and knowledge for some positions. In reverse chronological order, list the school, institution, company or organization, the certification title and the date you received it.
For example:
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Advanced Veterinary Clinician, 2021
The International Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM), Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP), 2015
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), Avian Practice, 2014
American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP), Board-Certification in Canine & Feline Practice, 2013
Certifications and Licenses Create a separate section for licenses if they are required for your line of work. Write the name of the school, organization, company or institution you obtained your license from, the type of license you obtained, and the year you obtained it. If you have more than one license, list them in reverse chronological order using bullet points.
For example:
Licensed Veterinary Clinician, Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Board (PVMB), 2013
Awards and Honors This section can carry a lot of weight, so don't be shy if you've been recognized for your achievements. If you have more than one honor to show, create a bulleted list and display the most recent one first, like so:
Organization, school, or company name, honor received and the year you received it.
For example:
World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA), Future Leader Award 2020
California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), Meritorious Service Award, 2016
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Animal Welfare Award, 2014
