Accomplished Licensed Veterinary Technician with 9 years experience in all facets of animal care.
Professional Experience
Lead Veterinary Technician12/2011
to Current Birmingham Zoo – Birmingham,
AL
Supervise and train other employed veterinary technician and any students
Calculate, prepare, dispense, and administer prescriptions as instructed by the veterinarians
Enter medical, anesthetic, prescription, laboratory tests and results, and necropsy records using Zims
Collect, process, and record results for in-house laboratory samples including blood, feces, urine, cytology, semen, etc.
Use and maintain in-house hematology equipment including abaxis analyzers, centrifuges, microscopes
Perform in-house avian and reptile differentials
Collect, package, and ship samples to external laboratories
Obtain and process radiographs using digital equipment
Performing necessary medical treatments for animals within the collection as directed by the veterinarians
Understand and abide by protocols for handling Class II narcotics and all other controlled substances
Follow and enforce all quarantine protocols
Administer varying forms of anesthesia to a variety of patients and monitor them throughout the procedure and recovery
Perform dental prophylaxes on a variety of animals
Prepare animals and instruments for surgery using the aseptic technique
Assist veterinarians with surgeries as needed
Euthanize animals when necessary under the direction of the veterinarians
Perform necropsies and collect and properly package tissues for histopathology on invertebrates, birds, reptiles, mammals, and fish
Manage all hospital inventory, ordering, and disposal
Create and maintain all health center purchase orders
Ensure the animal health center is maintained in a clean and orderly fashion
Provide basic husbandry and specialized nursing care to quarantine, collection, and hospitalized animals when necessary
Assume the lead role in the observation of animals housed at the health
center
Serve as an Animal Manager on Duty who helps coordinate situations related to animal emergencies.
Work closely with keepers in every area of the zoo to train, maintain, and shape any medical behaviors including voluntary blood collection, blood pressure, ultrasound, injections, various sample collections, etc.
Use appropriate techniques to restrain, capture, and transfer a variety of animals safely
Interact with visitors concerning zoo operations, education, and conservation
Licensed Veterinary Technician01/2008
to 12/2011 Animal Hospital of Ludington – Ludington,
MI
Collected specimens and performed laboratory procedures
Hematology,
cytology, urinalysis, fecal analysis
Assembled appropriate
samples and materials for mailing to outside laboratories
Restrained
animals for physical exams and laboratory procedures
Phlebotomy and catheter placement
Provided
specialized nursing care
Calculated drug and fluid dosages
Practiced radiography techniques, positioning and developing of films
Aseptically
prepared animals, instruments and equipment for surgery
Administered
anesthesia and monitored surgical patients
Assisted
the doctor during medical and surgical procedures
Performed dental
prophylaxes
Provided client education
Supervised and
trained hospital associates
Documented controlled drug usage
Ordered and
monitored hospital inventory
Animal Care Volunteer11/2011 John Ball Zoological Park – Grand Rapids,
MI
Prepared and fed proper diets for a variety of animals in
compliance with their nutritional needs
Helped maintain clean and
organized exhibits, equipment, and keeper areas
Assisted in the restraint,
handling, and medical treatment of resident animals
Followed all safety
precautions and protocols
Gained experience and understanding of
working with and around potentially dangerous animals
Created an assortment of environmental and behavioral enrichment opportunities for multiple species
Observed and recorded animal health and behavior
Education
Associate of Applied Science: Veterinary Technology2007Baker College of Muskegon-
Muskegon,
MI
