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LEAD VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Summary

Energetic about work no matter what I am doing and enthusiastically tackles new challenges in busy work settings. Team-oriented with compassion for cats, dogs and other domestic pets. Delivers excellent patient and customer care to contribute to five-star social media ratings and repeat business.

Skills
  • Gowning and gloving procedures
  • Injectable agent induction
  • Sternal and lateral recumbency restraint
  • Lab animal restraint
  • Schirmer tear test
  • Gram-stained slide preparation
  • Snare restraint
  • Physical examination
  • Contrast study
  • Halter placement
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • Post-surgical clean up and OR sanitation
  • Diagnostic ECG/EKG tracing
  • Medication labeling
  • Subcutaneous injection
  • Maintaining treatment notes
  • Suture removal
  • Client education
  • Collecting specimens for analysis
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Maintain controlled drug inventory.
  • General anesthesia recovery
  • Tonopen tonometry method
  • Administering subcutaneous medication
  • Patient bathing
  • Medical history
  • Explaining treatment
  • Serology
  • Fecal smear testing
  • Medication dispensing
  • Intramuscular injection
  • Elizabethan collar application
  • Ear cleaning
  • Monitoring recovery
  • Vital signs
  • •Harder working
  • •Reliable and consistent
  • •Willingness to learn
Experience
Thrive Pet Healthcare | Lakewood , CALead Veterinary Technician05/2020 - 01/2021
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
  • Treated animals afflicted with mange and other skin conditions with therapeutic bath treatments and medications.
  • Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
  • Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
  • Walked animals outside for potty breaks several times per shift to avoid accidents in play areas and on bedding.
  • Managed clinic operations, including supervising vet techs, scheduling and appointments.
  • Recommended products to sustain optimal wellness, including vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures.
  • Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
  • Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Listened to clients' questions and concerns regarding pets and delivered timely responses and information on treatment protocols and procedures.
  • Assisted with dental procedures, including smoothing, filing, polishing, and removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains.
  • Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
  • Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, exfoliative cytology, blood chemistry, coprology, urinalysis and serology.
  • Performed imaging with ultrasound and x-ray and interpreted results.
  • Met with pet owners, explained lodging, grooming and daily care services and cross-sold specialty products like bows, ribbons, pet toys and treats.
  • Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
  • Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
  • Reviewed vaccination records, and prepare and administer vaccinations according to clinic protocols.
  • Scheduled patient appointments to maintain workflows.
  • Operated anesthesia machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment.
  • Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
  • Administered oral and rectal radio-opaque materials.
  • Visited farms to help with animal emergencies, including injury, disease and birthing.
  • Trained and coached new vet techs.
  • Advised farm owners on sanitation, feeding and general care to promote animal health.
  • Used IDEXX to analyze bloodwork and samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
  • Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
  • Treated medical diseases and conditions of livestock.
  • Collected urine by expression cystocentesis, or catheterization.
Vca Antech, Inc. | Irvine , CACVT 12/2018 - 04/2020
  • Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
  • Recorded vascular information such as blood pressure, limb volume changes and oxygen saturation to inform diagnostic processes.
  • Resolved critical patient issues promptly, escalating more serious concerns to Doctor for assistance.
  • Maintained confidential records on patient treatments and diagnosis to alleviate possible data breaches.
  • Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
  • Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
  • Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
  • Performed ultrasounds to diagnose heart conditions and vascular problems.
  • Assisted physicians with surgical procedures, including cardiac catheterizations.
  • Operated diagnostic systems, adhering to all protocols to minimize machine damage and patient injury.
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Vca Antech, Inc. | Leesburg , VACVT01/2011 - 10/2018
  • Checked, tested and maintained cardiology equipment to uphold optimal diagnostic standards.
  • Recorded vascular information such as blood pressure, limb volume changes and oxygen saturation to inform diagnostic processes.
  • Performed ultrasounds to diagnose heart conditions and vascular problems.
  • Set up equipment to prepare for patient procedures and tests.
  • Educated patients on cardiac conditions and treatments in easy-to-understand terminology.
  • Maintained confidential records on patient treatments and diagnosis to alleviate possible data breaches.
  • Operated diagnostic systems, adhering to all protocols to minimize machine damage and patient injury.
  • Monitored patients' blood pressure and heart rates before, during and after procedures.
  • Assisted physicians with surgical procedures, including cardiac catheterizations.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
Education and Training
Roane State Community College | City, StateAssociate of Science in Generals05/2006
Bel Rea Institute | City, StateAssociate's
Bel Rea Institute | City, StateAssociate's of Appied Science in Animal Technology03/2011
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School Attended

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  • Bel Rea Institute

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