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LICENSED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Summary

Licensed Veterinary Technician in Nevada with 10 years of progressive experience in animal hospitals and clinics. A compassionate provider with a dedication to providing thorough education to animal owners.

Skills
  • Physical examination with obtaining patient history
  • Schirmer tear test
  • Post-surgical clean up and OR sanitation
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • Injectable agent induction
  • Gowning and gloving procedures
  • Sternal and lateral recumbency restraint
  • Fecal smear testing
  • Administering first aid
  • Feline towel restraint
  • Aseptic techniques
  • Tonopen/Tonovet tonometry method
  • Collecting specimens for analysis
  • Subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and Intravenous (with and without IV Catheter) injection
  • General anesthesia recovery
  • Maintain controlled drug inventory.
  • Medication labeling
  • Patient bathing
  • Spay and neuter, ophthalmic surgeries
  • Monitoring recovery
  • Maintaining treatment notes
  • Vital signs
  • Ear cleaning
  • Explaining treatment
  • Medication dispensing per Veterinarian Instruction
  • Elizabethan collar application
  • Client education
  • Suture removal
  • IV Catheter Placement
Experience
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Eye Care For Animals, August 2015-CurrentLas Vegas, NV
  • Presented information on animal health and preventative care to clients.
  • Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as linear grid keratotomy, burr debridement, ciliary body ablation, phacoemulsification with intraocular lens placement, enucleation with and without prosthetics, entropion repair (mild to severe), eyelid mass removal, parotid duct transposition and more.
  • Laundered soiled animal bedding immediately to reduce infection using appropriate chemicals.
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, suture removal, ocular and periocular cleaning, and operations.
  • Meticulously monitored all inventory supplies for animal hospital, ordering new supplies for restocking.
  • Able to take a history and accurately give information to the doctor and perform Tonometry and Schirmer Tear test prior to doctor's exam.
  • Handled hospital inventory and tracking.
  • Educated clients on animal health, preventative care and ocular procedures.
  • Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
  • Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
Licensed Veterinary Technician, Craig Road Animal Hospital, October 2014-August 2015Las Vegas, NV
  • Presented information on animal health and preventative care to clients.
  • Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, anesthesia monitoring and surgical assistance.
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
  • Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
  • Assisted [Job Title]s with dental, radiology and critical care procedures by holding, muzzling and sedating animals.
  • Educated clients on animal health, preventative care and [Type] procedures.
  • Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
  • Monitored hospialized and isolated animals during after-hours shifts.
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
  • Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
Veterinary Technician, Banfield Pet Hospital, September 2013-April 2014Las Vegas, NV
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Recommended products to sustain optimal wellness, including vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures.
  • Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
  • Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
  • Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
  • Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
  • Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
  • Operated anesthesia machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment.
  • Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
  • Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, exfoliative cytology, blood chemistry, coprology, urinalysis and serology.
Registered Veterinary Technician, Don R Mann DVM INC, January 2011-July 2013Delaware, OH
  • Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
  • Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
  • Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Performed Dentals, Radiology, assisted with surgery and anesthesia monitoring.
  • Performed cytology, fecal floatation, hematology, ran Idexx blood machines and prepared samples for transport.
Education and Training
Associate of Applied ScienceVeterinary Technology, , The Bradford School, , Columbus, OhioDecember 2010
Some College (No Degree)Automotive Technology, The University Of Northwestern Ohio, Lima, Oh
High School DiplomaDelaware Area Career Center, , DelawareOHJune 2006
High School DiplomaBuckeye Valley Local High School, , DelawareOHJune 2006
Certifications
  • Licensed/Registered Veterinary Technician - since 2011
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Eye Care For Animals
  • Craig Road Animal Hospital
  • Banfield Pet Hospital
  • Don R Mann DVM INC

School Attended

  • The Bradford School
  • The University Of Northwestern Ohio
  • Delaware Area Career Center
  • Buckeye Valley Local High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Veterinary Technician
  • Veterinary Technician
  • Registered Veterinary Technician

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science
    Some College (No Degree)
    High School Diploma
    High School Diploma

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