Senior Veterinary Technician Resume Example Animal Emergency Clinic

SENIOR VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Summary

Energetic personality, capable of tackling new challenges in busy work settings. Team-oriented with compassion for cats, dogs and other domestic pets.

Hardworking and reliable employee with strong ability in confidence and adaptable. Offering teamwork, problem solving and flexability. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Enthusiastic individual with superior skills in working in both team-based and independent capacities. Bringing strong work ethic and excellent organizational skills to any setting. Excited to begin new challenge with successful team.

Skills

Experienced with drawing blood, inserting IV catheters, rehabilitation, running bloodwork, X-Rays, administering medication, and assisting in surgery. I am a quick learner with excellent computer skills. Can follow directions and instructions with ease. I also have the ability to problem solve and adapt with proper time management that can involve critical thinking, and I can handle pressure with self-confidence.
Drawing blood
Critical thinking
Administering medication
Quick learner
Rehabilitation
Surgery
Time management
X-Rays
Post-surgical clean up and OR sanitation
Injectable agent induction
Lab animal restraint

Diagnostic ECG/EKG tracing
Gowning and gloving procedures
Pre-anesthetic preparation
Gram-stained slide preparation
Supervision
Inventory management
Customer service
Planning and coordination
Invoice generation
Organization
Team building
Team management

Experience

Animal Emergency ClinicMetairie, LASenior Veterinary Technician01/2009 to 01/2011

Treated animals afflicted with mange and skin conditions with therapeutic bath treatments and medications.
Checked animals for injury and illness, writing copious notes regarding symptoms for vetrinarian's review.
Reviewed inventory levels during shifts and placed orders to replenish supplies, including shampoo, canine toothpaste and styptic powder.
Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
Calculated payments by keeping accurate daily log of time spent with dogs, detailing activities and services provided.
Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.

St. Bernard Veterinary HospitalChalmette, LAVeterinary Technician01/2007 to 01/2009

Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, exfoliative cytology, blood chemistry, coprology, urinalysis and serology.
Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
Met with pet owners, explained lodging, grooming and daily care services and cross-sold specialty products like bows, ribbons, pet toys and treats.
Performed imaging with ultrasound and x-ray and interpreted results.
Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
Operated anesthetic machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment.
Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
Recommended products to sustain optimal wellness, including vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures.
Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
Trained and coached new vet techs.

Northside Veterinary HospitalEunice, LATechnician

Treated animals afflicted with mange and skin conditions with therapeutic bath treatments and medications.
Checked animals for injury and illness, writing copious notes regarding symptoms for vetrinarian's review.
Laundered soiled animal bedding immediately to reduce infection using appropriate chemicals.
Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
Calculated payments by keeping accurate daily log of time spent with dogs, detailing activities and services provided.
Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
Delivered consistent customer service to pet owners, effectively increasing repeat business.
Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Education and Training

Bachelor's:Environmental Science2017University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ

Certificate in Animal Care2011Nunez Community College, Chalmette, LA

Master of Science:Biomedical DiagnosticsExpected in 07/2020Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Additional Information

Completed an internship with Systems Imagination, Inc. through the applied project courses offered at Arizona State University from January 2020 and July 2020. The internship performed a market research study on chronic disease risk and BMI correlation.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Animal Emergency Clinic
St. Bernard Veterinary Hospital
Northside Veterinary Hospital

School Attended

University of Phoenix
Nunez Community College
Arizona State University

Job Titles Held:

Senior Veterinary Technician
Veterinary Technician
Technician

Degrees

Bachelor's : Environmental Science 2017
Certificate in Animal Care 2011
Master of Science : Biomedical Diagnostics Expected in 07/2020

Senior Veterinary Technician Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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