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 TechnicianHunter Animal Hospital – 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.
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