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LEAD VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Professional Summary
 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
Professional Affiliations
  • Association of Zoo Veterinary Technicians
  • American Association of Zoo Keepers
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Birmingham Zoo
  • Animal Hospital of Ludington
  • John Ball Zoological Park

School Attended

  • Baker College of Muskegon

Job Titles Held:

  • Lead Veterinary Technician
  • Licensed Veterinary Technician
  • Animal Care Volunteer

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science : Veterinary Technology 2007

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