Vet Technician resume example

• Educated caregivers and guardians on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions and disease management.
• Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
• Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia and heartworm test logs.
• Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
• Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
• Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with Job title.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
• Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Performed dental extractions with no periosteal elevation, no tooth resectioning, and no bone resectioning.
• Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
• Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
• Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.

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• Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
• Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
• Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with Type parasitic infections and applied specific medications for itch relief.

• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
• Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
• Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with Type parasitic infections and applied specific medications for itch relief.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
• Inoculated animals to prevent various diseases, including rabies, distemper and Type.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
• Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
• Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
• Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
• Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
• Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
• Trained and mentored other LVT staff.
• Aided veterinary surgeon with Type and Type surgeries and procedures for domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with Job title.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.

• Validated incoming data to check information accuracy and integrity while independently locating and correcting concerns.
• Developed fact sheets, graphs and tables to analyze and summarize survey data.
• Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
• Worked both independently and collaboratively in fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Performed Type experiments and research and documented all findings.
• Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research into Area of study.
• Prepared materials for reports, presentations and submission to peer-reviewed journal publications.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.
• Attended seminars and symposiums to improve overall knowledge and understanding.
• Cataloged data and research into Type databases.
• Helped team meet regulatory requirements by coordinating documentation and filings.

• Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
• Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with Job title.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Aided veterinary surgeon with Type and Type surgeries and procedures for domestic and exotic species with complex requirements.
• Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
• Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms and surgical equipment.
• Euthanized terminally ill patients.
• Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods.
• Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
• Established and managed physical rehabilitation program for post-surgical patients.
• Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.

• Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with Job title.
• Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
• Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
• Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Performed dental extractions with no periosteal elevation, no tooth resectioning, and no bone resectioning.
• Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with Type parasitic infections and applied specific medications for itch relief.
• Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
• Developed and facilitated community classes to provide information for pet owners while building hospital's reputation.
• Managed adjoining veterinary supply shop that sold medications, animal food and pet equipment.
• Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
• Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.