Vet Tech Assistant Resume Example Towanda Creek Animal Hospital

VET TECH ASSISTANT

Professional Summary

Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician proficient in handling various pet breed and temperaments. Offering 6-year background conducting pet examinations, maintaining animal care records and preparing animals for surgery. Also dedicated to providing excellent animal care and client service.

Skills

Urine sample collection and urinalysis
Intravenous injection
Canine and feline intubation
File and records management
Medication Administration
Instrument pack sterilization
General anesthesia monitoring
Lab operations

Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
Wound treatment
Surgical procedures and support
Diagnostic sampling
Vaccinations
Surgical scrubbing procedures
Animal behavior observation

Work History

Vet Tech Assistant, 10/2016 to Current
Towanda Creek Animal Hospital – Towanda, PA

Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
Assisted veterinary surgeon in routine and non routine surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic animals.
Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using avimark.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.

Seasonal Customer Service, 09/2015 to 01/2016
Things Remembered – Horseheads, NY

Fielded customer questions regarding available merchandise, sales, current prices and upcoming company changes.
Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
Assisted customers with setting appointments, shipping and special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up.
Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
Engraved personalized items.

Vet Tech Assistant, 05/2013 to 05/2015
Endless Mountain Vet Clinic – Rome, PA

Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
Assisted veterinary surgeon in routine, and non routine surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
Made visits to farms to assist with animal emergencies such as injury, disease and birthing.
Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.

Cashier/ Deli Worker, 05/2011 to 04/2015
Dandy Mini Marts Inc. – Gillett, PA

Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers.
Reviewed weekly sales circulars and monitored price changes.
Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute bills.
Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.

Education

High School Diploma: Science Education, 06/2010
Troy High School - Troy, PA

Vet TechAlfred State - Alfred, NY

Certifications

Cold Laser therapy

Equine massage therapist

Photographer

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Towanda Creek Animal Hospital
Things Remembered
Endless Mountain Vet Clinic
Dandy Mini Marts Inc.

School Attended

Troy High School
Alfred State

Job Titles Held:

Vet Tech Assistant
Seasonal Customer Service
Cashier/ Deli Worker

Degrees

High School Diploma : Science Education , 06/2010
Vet Tech

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