Veterinary Technician Resume Example
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I am a 27 year old female veterinary technician currently enrolled in the RVT program with a graduation date of December 2021.
I have with an extensive background in anesthesia, surgery, and pathology in canines and felines.
I think of myself as detail-oriented veterinary technician with 4 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in client communication, patient care including but not limited to pre/post op care of patients going into surgeries, anesthesia and emergency situations.
I am looking for either a part time or full time job while i finish my online schooling,
- Cephalic and Jugular intravenous catheterization
- Intravenous injection
- Blood Venipuncture
- Patient Positioning
- Vaccinations
- Emergency and preventive care
- Medication Administration
- Closed-chest CPR
- Wound treatment
- Infection Control
- Surgical procedures and support
- Animal diagnostics
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Lab Operations
- Surgical safety
- Illness assessment and treatment
- Effective owner communication
- Checked animals for injury and illness, writing notes regarding symptoms for veterinarian's review.
- Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
- Operated anesthesia machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment.
- Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
- Used IDEXX to analyze bloodwork and samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
- Performed patient imaging with ultrasound and x-ray and interpreted results.
- Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
- Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
- Collected urine by expression cytocentesis, or catheterization.
- Monitored up to 8 animals per 10 hour night shift.
- Placed catheters and performed venipuncture for blood tests.
- Monitored up to 3 animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
- Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
- Assisted veterinary surgeon in all types of surgeries including but not limited to TPLO and soft tissue surgeries and procedures for canines and felines.
- Placed endotracheal tub to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to patients requiring inhalant anesthesia during surgical procedures.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
- Administered pain control and antibiotic medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
- Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
- Followed all pet care instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
- Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
- Monitored up to 3 animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
- Maintained office and waiting room so common areas were clean and tidy at all times.
- Scheduled annual checkup appointments, consultations and surgery visits for various animals, including dogs, cats.
- Entered data from pet records and office visits into computer system using Avimark.
- Fielded phone calls from pet owners, answered questions and took messages for veterinarians.
- Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
References:
Tracy Stevens, Manager at National Veterinary Association
Cellphone number: 707-290-5066
Kayla Carlson, Assistant Manager- Lafayette Animal Hospital
Cellphone number: 925-212-3822
Shomrat Sarkar: Project Manager - Acco Engineered Systems
Cellphone number: 925-325-7597
I also have a longer resume which includes a detailed account of all my veterinary assistant jobs from when I worked in the Bay Area,
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School Attended
- Acalanes High School
- Diablo Valley College
- PennFoster
Job Titles Held:
- Veterinary Technician
- Veterinary Receptionist/ Veterinary Technician
Degrees
- High School Diploma
Associate of Arts - Communications
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Veterinary Technician
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Billing And Coding
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