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LEAD VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Summary
Professional veterinary technician with over 20 years of experience working with animals of different breeds and species. Solid understanding of veterinary technician responsibilities. Passionate about continuing education opportunities. Outgoing personality with innate drive to provide superior customer service and excellent patient care.
Skills
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Experience
Lead Veterinary Technician | 10/2014 to 10/2020
Western Veterinary Partners - American Fork , UT
Western Veterinary Partners - American Fork , UT
- Upon being hired at Family Pet Medical Center I quickly learned that the owner had been trying to manage her large and busy hospital for 21 years by herself. Taking on such a challenge while you are a full time practicing veterinarian and mother is quite a responsibility too take on. Though she did her best and is a successful practice there was no organization or protocols set in place when I arrived 6 years ago. Beginning to think about retirement allowed her to be willing to delegate many responsibilities she was overwhelmed with. She allowed me to complete many tasks that helped the staff become more focused and passionate. I managed clinic operations, including supervising vet techs, scheduling and appointments. Responsible for employee scheduling, vacation/holiday requests, Provided relief when staff availability was low. Knowledgeable and willing to assist in almost all areas of hospital when needed from reception to kennel.
- Inventory/Ordering/Log Books - Family Pet Medical is an integrative practice. They practice both eastern and western medicine which allowed me to learn acupuncture, herbs, supplemental/holistic care alternatives. I ordered/conducted inventory for 38 different companies twice a week. I was also responsible for maintaining available stock of items, compare pricing, monitor quality, created log for invoice organization, double check deliveries. I am comfortable discussing new pharmaceutical options with company representatives.
- Mentored and trained between 6-8 members of hospital staff on a daily basis. Hired and trained 9 veterinary technicians over a 6 year period. 7 employees are still currently employed at Family Pet. Created a manual for vet techs at Family Pet to help ease the frustrations of training new staff.
- Developed educational meetings and veterinary staff protocol materials detailing veterinary services. Created Hospital Handbook, new employee protocols, establish and set up new Cornerstone software, multiple staff responsibility checklists, and prepared yearly employee reviews. Created log books for all machine maintenance including anesthetic, dental unit, endoscopy unit, all in house Idexx lab stations & Idexx Digital Imaging.
- Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations. Obtained & analysis diagnostic samples including skin scrapes, tape preps, culture swab, urinalysis ( strip & sediment), bloodwork ( Idexx in house lab stations ), and fecal samples ( direct / float).
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination, obtain diagnostic samples and perform treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries of patients or staff.
- Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, exfoliative cytology, blood chemistry, coprology, urinalysis and serology. Used IDEXX in house ProCyte(CBC)/Chemistry system to analyze bloodwork and samples.
- Assisted with dental procedures, including smoothing, filing, polishing, and removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains. Completed patients chart notes, entered charges for services, contacted owner, made discharge home care instructions and medications when needed.
- Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations. Familiar with variety of anesthesia machines, dental units, endoscopy equipment, oxygen and monitoring systems.
- Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques & demonstrated as needed.
- Assisted with acupuncture, aquapuncture, and electroacupuncture treatments.
Veterinary Technician | 09/2012 to 10/2014
Leidos Holdings Inc. - Oregon City , OR
Leidos Holdings Inc. - Oregon City , OR
- Listened to clients' questions and concerns regarding pets and delivered timely responses and information on treatment protocols and procedures.
- Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Checked animals for injury and illness, writing copious notes regarding symptoms for veterinarian's review.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
- Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
- Scheduled patient appointments to maintain workflows.
- Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
- Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, exfoliative cytology, blood chemistry, coprology, urinalysis and serology.
- Reviewed vaccination records, and prepare and administer vaccinations according to clinic protocols.
- Reviewed inventory levels during shifts and placed orders to replenish supplies, including shampoo, canine toothpaste and styptic powder.
- Collected urine by expression cystocentesis, or catheterization.
- Operated anesthesia machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment. Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability.
- Interpreted lab results to diagnose veterinary disorders and recommend treatment plans to veterinarian.
- Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques / demonstration.
- Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
- Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
- Recommended products to sustain optimal wellness, including vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures.
Veterinary Technician | 11/2002 to 10/2012
Leidos Holdings Inc. - Picatinny Arsenal , NJ
Leidos Holdings Inc. - Picatinny Arsenal , NJ
- Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
- Checked animals for injury and illness, writing copious notes regarding symptoms for veterinarian's review.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
- Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
- Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
- Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
- Monitored 1-4 animals per 8-10 hrs during after-hours shifts.
- Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
Education and Training
Stratford Career Institute - City
Some College (No Degree)
Veterinary Technician
Completed online instruction course for Veterinary technician. Did not complete state test and receive state certification for FL or PA.
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