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FOSTER PROGRAM MANAGER & VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Summary

Professional animal caretaker with over ten years of experience working with animals of different breeds. Solid understanding of animal care practices, grooming and nutrition needs. Outgoing personality with innate drive to provide superior customer service and excellent care. Experienced Veterinary Technician with demonstrated ability to deliver comprehensive care to animals at animal rescue facilities and shelters. Ambitious student pursuing biology degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in animal related roles. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.

Skills
  • Policy and procedure improvements
  • Partnership development
  • Program leadership
  • Critical thinking
  • Monitoring procedures
  • Animal evaluation
  • Research management
  • Specimen collection
  • Lab animal restraint
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • Physical examination
  • Feline towel restraint
  • Clinical pathology
Experience
05/2016 - CurrentFoster Program Manager & Veterinary TechnicianCompany Name | City, State
  • Developed programs and initiatives to support organization's long-term goals.
  • Led design and implementation of program policies, frameworks and toolkits for comprehensive and well-controlled change management process.
  • Delivered detailed reports including clear spreadsheet data and other visuals.
  • Delivered conflict resolution by moderating disputes and grievances between parties with goal of speedy and fair resolution.
  • Communicated effectively with staff to gain better understanding of country rules, laws and regulations, which promoted efficient development of legal parameters.
  • Managed all training in regards to staff development, change management and technical operations and controls.
  • Helped team members improve productivity and performance through hands-on coaching in order to achieve company objectives.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability.
02/2018 - 07/2019Veterinary TechnicianCompany Name | City, State
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability.
  • Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Answered multiple line phone system for busy animal care facility and responded to questions regarding pricing and services.
  • Took electrocardiogram and electroencephalogram tracings to test heart and brain activity.
  • Checked animals for injury and illness, writing notes regarding symptoms for veterinarian's review.
  • Administered oral and rectal radio-opaque materials.
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Assisted with dental procedures, including smoothing, filing, polishing, and removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains.
  • Collected urine by expression cystocentesis, or catheterization.
  • Visited farms to help with animal emergencies, including injury, disease and birthing.
  • Performed patient imaging with ultrasound and x-ray and interpreted results.
03/2014 - 09/2018Veterinary TechnicianCompany Name | City, State
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability.
  • Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Answered multiple line phone system for busy animal care facility and responded to questions regarding pricing and services.
  • Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Met with pet owners, explained lodging, grooming and daily care services and cross-sold specialty products like bows, ribbons, pet toys and treats.
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
Education and Training
03/2020Bachelor of Science: Veterinary Technology
Penn Foster College | City, State
Bachelor of Science: Biology
Columbia College Online | City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Penn Foster College
  • Columbia College Online

Job Titles Held:

  • Foster Program Manager & Veterinary Technician
  • Veterinary Technician

Degrees

  • 03/2020 Bachelor of Science : Veterinary Technology
    Bachelor of Science : Biology

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