Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery, dentals, laboratory procedure in small and large animals. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Skills
Veterinary office administration
Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
Nail trimming
Feline cat bag restraint
Tail restraint
Intravenous injection
Jugular intravenous catheterization
Lab operations
Surgical scrubbing procedures
Animal behavior observation
Medication Administration
Vaccinations
Restraint pole use
Anal sac expression
Instrument pack sterilization
Heartworm diagnostic testing
Ear sample collection
Diagnostic sampling
Skin scraping
File and records management
General anesthesia monitoring
Patient Positioning
Canine and feline intubation
Work History
03/2012 to Current
Licensed Veterinary TechnicianMetropolitan Government Of Nashville & Davidson County – Nashville, TN,
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Trained other LVTs in operations and procedures.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations.
Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
assist with embryo tranfers
anwser phones and schedule and refill patient medication
05/2011 to 03/2012
Department ManagerAce Hardware – Bellevue, OH,
Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Consistently met quarterly sales goals and increased customer retention rate year-over-year.
Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
Interviewed, hired and trained new employees for production positions.
03/2003 to 02/2011
Certified Veterinary TechnicianVetcor – Hebron, IN,
Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
Education
Expected in 05/1998 to to
Associate of Science: Veterinary Technology Eastern Wyoming College - Torrington, WY GPA:
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