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KENNEL TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
I have worked as a Veterinarian Assistant/Tech for over four years. During this time I dealt with customers, high stress, and demanding situations. I've occasionally substituted as a manager and was a senior employee involved in training of new hires. I am skilled in fostering relationships with clients and expertly handling animal companions to maximize veterinary visit experience. I was a patient-focused Veterinary Technician with a proven background in animal care, client education, and therapy and medication dispensing and administration. The general welfare of our clinic, health, and welfare of our patients were a priority. I'm willing to go the extra mile to make sure any and all tasks are completed on time and correctly. I was an experienced Veterinary Technician with demonstrated ability to deliver comprehensive care to animals at animal rescue facilities and shelters.
Core Qualifications
  • Use of computer programs to record client information.
  • Advertising new Products.
  • Customer care and interaction.
  • Responsibility for junior staff members.
  • Complete billing information and estimates.
  • Filing and organization
  • General phone Operations
  • Records keeping.
  • Appointment requests/Reminders.
  • Informing Clients of test results.
  • Recording obtained patient history.
  • Training of new employees.
  • Inventory and Stocking.
  • Lab animal restraint
  • Subcutaneous injection
  • Intramuscular injection
  • Medical history
  • Ear cleaning
  • Patient bathing
  • Diagnostic ECG/EKG tracing
  • Schirmer tear test
  • Vital signs
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • General anesthesia recovery
  • Post-surgical clean up and OR sanitation
  • Gowning and gloving procedures
  • Suture removal
  • Medication labeling
  • Medication dispensing
  • Fecal smear testing
  • Parasitic visual exams
Experience
Kennel Technician 01/2015 to 08/2015 Wye River Kennel Easton, Maryland
  • Educated the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
  • Adhered to high standards of safety, cleanliness and professionalism. 
  • Achieved detailed grooming including eye care, cleaning wrinkles and dental care and applying bows and bandanas.
  • Define techniques and coach owners how to modify aggressive behavior, inappropriate urination and separation anxiety.
  • Advised animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions and treatment options.
  • Computed, recorded, and proofread data, records and reports. 
  • Tracked negative communication about the organization on websites and blogs and developed strategies for addressing it.
  • Devised optimal communications strategies to reach target audiences.
  • Maintained work area in clean and neat manner.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Performed and managed general maintenance and cleaning of Kennel facilities and grounds.
  • Opened and closed buildings and grounds, and assisted in providing security during and after public hours.
  • Responded to emergencies involving animal escapes or health issues.
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Strategically scheduled patient appointments to maintain workflows.
  • Organized, labeled and restocked supplies and pet food.
  • Completed admission records, including statements made by client concerning patient's problems and history.
Veterinarian Assistant 02/2014 to 01/2015 Timberview Pet Clinic Gainesville, Fl
  • Organized, labeled and restocked supplies and pet food.
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Strategically scheduled patient appointments to maintain workflows.
  • Prepared and labeled medications sent home with patient and informed client of administration techniques.
  • Operated anesthetic machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment.
  • Completed admission records, including statements made by client concerning patient's problems and history.
  • Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
  • Collected urine by expression cystocentesis, or catheterization.
  • Administered and applied treatments, drugs, oxygen therapy, medications and immunological agents.
  • Applied casts and splints to immobilize fractures.
  • Recommended products to sustain optimal wellness, including vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures.
  • Reviewed vaccination records, and prepare and administer vaccinations according to clinic protocols.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Inoculated animals against various diseases such as rabies and distemper.
  • Educated the public about diseases that are spread from animals to humans.
  • Processed client payments, sent invoices and placed appointment reminder calls.
  • Educated the community about responsible pet ownership and wildlife care.
  • Assisted customers by phone, including scheduling appointments and treatments.
Veterinarian Technician 07/2007 to 05/2010 Bay Area Vet Hospital Chester, Maryland
  • Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, exfoliative cytology, blood chemistry, coprology, urinalysis and serology.
  • Interpreted lab results to diagnose veterinary disorders and recommend treatment plans to veterinarian.
  • Reviewed vaccination records, and prepare and administer vaccinations according to clinic protocols.
  • Recommended products to sustain optimal wellness, including vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability.
  • Performed dental procedures, including smoothing, filing, polishing, and removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains.
  • Applied casts and splints to immobilize fractures.
  • Administered and applied treatments, drugs, oxygen therapy, medications and immunological agents.
  • Collected urine by expression cystocentesis, or catheterization.
  • Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
  • Prepared animals for surgery, including clipping, scrubbing, and disinfecting operative site.
  • Completed admission records, including statements made by client concerning patient's problems and history.
  • Operated anesthetic machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment.
  • Organized, labeled and restocked supplies and pet food.
  • Prepared and labeled medications sent home with patient and informed client of administration techniques.
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Strategically scheduled patient appointments to maintain workflows.
  • Wrapping and sterilizing surgical instruments.
  • General Phone operations, including, but not limited to faxing, scanning, obtaining proper patient history to enable organized proper record keeping.
  • Inoculated animals against various diseases such as rabies and distemper.
  • Educated the public about diseases that are spread from animals to humans.
  • Prepared, processed and analyzed lab samples.
  • Processed client payments, sent invoices and placed appointment reminder calls.
  • Educated the community about responsible pet ownership and wildlife care.
  • Laid out surgical equipment and passed instruments and materials to veterinarian during surgical procedures.
  • Operated diagnostic equipment such as radiographic and ultrasound equipment.
  • Vaccinated animals and administered medications orally and intravenously.
  • Collected tissue, feces, blood and urine samples for examination and analysis.
  • Administered medicine to animals and monitored health following treatment.
  • Administered vaccines to animals and delivered blood and lab results.
  • Assisted customers by phone, including scheduling appointments and treatments.
  • Administered anesthetics before surgery and monitored effects prior to surgery.
  • Monitored animals recovering from surgery and notified veterinarian of any changes.
  • Restrained and managed scared and active animals.
  • Created blood, urine, cytological and dermatological assays.
  • Monitored animals undergoing treatment for changes and signs of improvement.
  • Wrote new clinic guidelines for training and educating staff.
Education
High School Diploma Kent Island High School Anne Arundel Community College Stevensville, Maryland, Queen Anne's
Skills
  • Sales Software: Avimark/Corner Stone
  • Public Relations Software: Avimark/Corner Stone
  • Desktop Publishing Software: Photoshop, Microsoft Word/Office
  • Healthcare: icomputerized charting
  • People skills: great bedside manner, enthusiastic people person, advanced problem-solving, great organizational skills
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Wye River Kennel
  • Timberview Pet Clinic
  • Bay Area Vet Hospital

School Attended

  • Kent Island High School Anne Arundel Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Kennel Technician
  • Veterinarian Assistant
  • Veterinarian Technician

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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