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HEAD VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Professional Summary

Innovative and goal-oriented veterinary technician committed to professional development and expert leadership of veterinary practice. Operates well in high-volume, stressful settings with great multitasking and conflict resolutions skills.

Accomplishments

Effectively cut costs by implementing stricter inventory management measures such as keeping tight inventory but not running out.
Developed and implemented laboratory procedures and best practices, training guidelines, and safety protocols.
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.

Skills

Client Relations
Client Counseling
Surgery and Procedure Preparation
Treatment and Research Records
Medication Administration
Problem Sensitivity
Wound Dressing and Suturing
Laboratory Testing
Humane Animal Restraints
Diagnostic Equipment
Post-surgical Monitoring
Emergency First Aid
Anesthesia Administration
Animal Vaccinations
Staff Training
Dental Procedures

Drug Inventory Oversight
Physical Examinations
Medical Equipment Maintenance
Ear Cleaning
Parasitic Visual Exams
Specimen Collection
Client Education
Medical Terminology
IV Fluid Administration
Problem Solving
Time Management
Responsible and Reliable
Laboratory Assay Analysis
Patient Discharge
Dental Radiology

Work History

01/2010 to Current

Head Veterinary TechnicianCompany Name – City, State

Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with Doctors.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Aided veterinary surgeon with soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries and procedures for domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
Performed dental x-rays, cleaning and extractions including tooth resectioning.
Chemo-therapy
Culture sensitivity in house
Microscopic identification of fecal, urinalysis, skin and ears, and cancers. Microscope care.
Managed inventory, dealt with sales representatives developed relationships.
Training of staff
Managing surgery schedule.
General facility maintenance
IT trouble shooting computer issues
Trouble shooting lab machines, dental machine, x-ray.
Working with doctors to develop anesthetic protocols, and treatment protocols.
Experienced with Cornerstone and Avimark (set them both up for hospitals)
Have taken special CE for Dentistry and Anesthesia.
Monitoring anesthesia with ECG, SPO2, BP. Troubleshooting monitoring equipment and informing doctors of potential problems.

06/2003 to 01/2010

Head Veterinary Technician/Office ManagerCompany Name – City, State

Manged Inventory
Managed and troubleshoot computer system.
Pick up and drop off animals for surgery.
Monitored Surgery
Answered phones
Restocked the van every morning.

03/2001 to 04/2004

Kennel Tech/Weekend ManagerCompany Name – City, State

Cleaned facility
Caring for pets, feeding, playing with them and moving them in and out of the building.
Trained new staff
Administered medications and insulin.
Kept records of pets belongings.
Informed managers of any issues with pets.

Education

05/2003

Bachelor of Science: Biology Ecology And Evolution
University of Utah - City, State

Languages

Portuguese:

Native or Bilingual

Portuguese:

Native or Bilingual

Spanish:

Limited Working

Spanish:

Limited Working

Hobbies

Running Marathons, Birdwatching, Hiking, Triathlons I have done the Escape from Alcatraz twice and done an Ironman.

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School Attended

University of Utah

Job Titles Held:

Head Veterinary Technician
Head Veterinary Technician/Office Manager
Kennel Tech/Weekend Manager

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Biology Ecology And Evolution

Head Veterinary Technician Resume Example

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