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CHILD CAREGIVER
Summary

Empathetic Veterinary Technician with experience in large and small animal medicine and control of infectious diseases. Committed to ethical treatment of animals with a strong consideration and understanding for human-animal bonds.

Skills
  • Early education
  • Activities leadership
  • Social development
  • Recordkeeping requirements
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Reading skills
  • Early childhood knowledge
  • Housekeeping abilities
  • Lesson plan development
  • Sanitation understanding
  • Safety understanding
  • Supervision
  • Organization
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Relationship development
  • Team building
  • Communications
  • Project organization
  • Gowning and gloving procedures
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • Snare restraint
  • Diagnostic ECG/EKG tracing
  • Schirmer tear test
  • Gram-stained slide preparation
  • Oxidase testing
  • Post-surgical clean up and OR sanitation
  • Lab animal restraint
  • Physical examination
  • Sternal and lateral recumbency restraint
  • Injectable agent induction
  • Feline towel restraint
  • Prescribing medication
  • Administering first aid
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Fecal smear testing
  • Ear cleaning
  • Vital signs
  • Vaginal cytology
  • Parasitic visual exams
  • Maintaining treatment notes
  • Performing ultrasounds
  • Client education
  • Collecting specimens for analysis
  • Monitoring recovery
  • Patient bathing
  • Customer service skills
  • Medication dispensing
  • Bolus medication
  • General anesthesia recovery
  • Intramuscular injection
  • Setting broken bones
  • Clinical pathology
  • Setting fractures
  • Elizabethan collar application
  • Modified Robert Jones bandage
  • Tonometry
  • Subcutaneous injection
  • Medical history
  • Explaining treatment
  • Administering subcutaneous medication
  • Medication labeling
  • Suture removal
Experience
Child Caregiver | 06/2019 to 03/2020
Precious Resources Christian Child Care - Felicity, OH
  • Observed and monitored play to identify developmental strengths and target areas for enrichment activities.
  • Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Recorded information about behavior, food served and medications administered.
  • Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children under care.
  • Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on ages and abilities of class children.
  • Delivered exceptional care to groups of children between ages 18 months and 12 years.
  • Cared for up to 18 children ranging in age from 3 years to 5 years.
  • Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games and outside activities.
  • Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Kept children safe and secure at all times.
  • Maintained organized and clean classroom and work areas.
  • Assisted children in developing fine motor skills in preparation of preschool and kindergarten.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
Veterinary Technician | 09/2017 to 03/2019
All Creatures Animal Hospital - Amelia, OH
  • Earned title "Rookie of the year" for veterinary technician staff.
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
  • Treated animals afflicted with various illnesses and skin conditions with therapeutic bath treatments and medications.
  • Trained and coached 2 new vet techs.
  • Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
  • Listened to clients' questions and concerns regarding pets and delivered timely responses and information on treatment protocols and procedures.
  • Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, exfoliative cytology, blood chemistry, coprology, urinalysis and serology.
  • Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
  • Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
  • Calculated payments by keeping accurate daily log of time spent with dogs, detailing activities and services provided.
  • Collected urine by expression cystocentesis, or catheterization.
  • Developed educational and marketing materials detailing veterinary services.
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Provided canine rehabilitation services to assist in recovery from injury and surgery.
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
  • Performed imaging with ultrasound and x-ray
  • Used IDEXX to analyze bloodwork and samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Recommended products to sustain optimal wellness, including vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures.
  • Reviewed inventory levels during shifts and placed orders to replenish supplies, including shampoo, canine toothpaste and styptic powder.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
  • Treated medical diseases and conditions of livestock.
  • Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
  • Checked animals for injury and illness, writing copious notes regarding symptoms for veterinarian's review.
  • Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
  • Laundered soiled animal bedding immediately to reduce infection using appropriate chemicals.
  • Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
  • Reviewed vaccination records, and prepare and administer vaccinations according to clinic protocols.
  • Took electrocardiogram and electroencephalogram tracings to test heart and brain activity.
  • Walked animals outside for potty breaks 3 times per shift to avoid accidents in play areas and on bedding.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability.
  • Scheduled patient appointments to maintain workflows.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Met with pet owners, explained lodging, grooming and daily care services and cross-sold specialty products like bows, ribbons, pet toys and treats.
  • Administered oral and rectal radio-opaque materials.
  • Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
Veterinary Student Extern | 04/2018 to 07/2018
Main Street Animal Clinic & Grooming Salon - Amelia, OH
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
  • Offered every owner exceptional customer service and support, as well as top-notch care to each animal.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Collected and documented animal information such as weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
  • Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to maximize team efficiency.
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering all important data into system.
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Supervised waiting area, mopped floors, clean counters and rearranged magazines to maintain office.
  • Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
  • Set up appointments for checkups and scheduled veterinary consultations and surgical visits for approximately 8 animals per day.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Utilized Infinity software to compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new medications such as flea and tick preventions.
Education and Training
Penn Foster College - Scottsdale, AZ
Veterinary Technology
Felicity Franklin High School - Felicity Ohio
High School Diploma
05/2013
Grant Career Center - Bethel, OH
High School Diploma
05/2013

I studied Allied Health and Veterinary Medicine.

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Precious Resources Christian Child Care
  • All Creatures Animal Hospital
  • Main Street Animal Clinic & Grooming Salon

School Attended

  • Penn Foster College
  • Felicity Franklin High School
  • Grant Career Center

Job Titles Held:

  • Child Caregiver
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Veterinary Student Extern

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    High School Diploma

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