Veterinary Technician Resume Example Carencro Veterinary Clinic

Brooke

Thibodeaux

Professional Summary

Veterinary Technician with 3 years in delivering comprehensive, onsite care to large animals an small. Clinical skills in both small and large animal intubation, restraint, anesthesia, administering medications, and various surgery room task.

Skills

Team player mentality
Customer Service skills
Strategic planning
Excellent communication
Reading comprehension skills
Outgoing personality
Surgical procedure preparation

Safely disposing of needles
Collecting medical specimens
Aseptic and sterilization techniques
Equipment set up and operation
Workplace safety
Dressing wounds
Administering medication

Education

University of Louisiana At LafayetteLafayette, LA05/2020Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science

Lafayette High SchoolLafayette, LA05/2011High School Diploma

Certifications

Certification of completion by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
CPR/First Aid certified

Work History

Carencro Veterinary Clinic - Veterinary Technician
Carencro, LA06/2020 - Current

Assisted veterinary surgeon in growth removals , spays/neuters and dental surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Assisted Doctor in performing basic exams and tests such as bloodwork and administering vaccines for all species of patients.
Monitored health and behavior of animals by looking for urine and fecal output, completing weight checks and observing appetite during feeding.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using DVM.
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.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
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.
Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
Analyzed bloodwork and sample results using IDEXX to diagnose diseases and conditions.
Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
Collected and prepared tissues, cellular or microbiological samples by skin scraping, impressions and other non-surgical methods.
Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Placed endotracheal tub to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to patients requiring inhalant anesthesia during surgical procedures.
Processed financial transactions for clients.
Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations.
Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heart-worm test logs.
Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining surgical fields and passing instruments.
Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.

GNC- Sales Associate
Lafayette, Louisiana06/2017 - 09/2019

Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
Trained all new sales employees on effective sales, service and operational strategies to maximize team performance.
Built and maintained effective relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success toward common sales, service and operational goals.
Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
Offered product and service consultations and employed up-selling techniques.
Coached team members on security risks and loss prevention to aid in mitigating store theft.
Processed orders through system and coordinated product deliveries.
Assisted customers by finding needed diet/health items and checking inventory for items at other locations.
Helped average of 20 customers per day by responding to inquiries and locating products.
Negotiated and closed deals with minimal oversight.
Mentored team members in mastering sales techniques to consistently exceed objectives.
Collaborated with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets, frequently exceeding quotas.
Prepared cash deposits up to $1,000 with zero discrepancies.
Readied merchandise for sales floor by marking items with identifying codes and accurate pricing.
Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
Used POS register system to ring up customer purchases, process payments and issue receipts.
Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
Observed customer behaviors to identify security threats and escalate concerns to supervisors.
Met or exceeded up-selling, donation and credit card sign-up targets on consistent basis by leveraging excellent communication and interpersonal strengths.
Demonstrated products to customers, discussed features and redirected objections to capture sales.
Stayed up to date on store promotions, payment policies and security practices.
Communicated with customers about product offerings, including policies, restrictions and refund policies.
Designed and deployed new display ideas to improve accessibility to merchandise.
Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
Helped customers sign up for loyalty programs and submitted completed paperwork.
Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
Educated customers on product and service offerings.

Acadiana Equine Hospital- Veterinary Technician (surgery)
Opealousas , Louisiana03/2016 - 05/2017

Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
Collaborated in development of surgical procedures.
Handled all delegated tasks, including patient care, administration of medications, running anesthesia during surgery, help with suturing when needed, wound care/ post-op, capture various x-rays and preform ultrasounds, aid in various surgeries when needed, over see other employees, training new employees, in charge of sterilization of instruments and creating proper procedure for it, updating patient charts daily and creating patient invoices.
Improved customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
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.
Attended departmental meetings, providing feedback to enhance future performance.
Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
Evaluated incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
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.
Provided exemplary customer service to owners by answering animal health questions and educating about positive animal care practices.
Assisted veterinary surgeon in arthroscopes, colic surgeries and general surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
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.
Administered prescribed inject-able controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and inject-able or inhalant anesthetics.
Advised farm owners on sanitary measures, feeding and general care to promote health of animals.
Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical and diagnostic procedures.
Induced anesthesia by inhalation or intravenous, intramuscular, or subcutaneous injection.
Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Placed endotracheal tub to deliver oxygen and anesthetic gas to patients requiring inhalant anesthesia during surgical procedures.
Processed financial transactions for clients.
Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, anesthesia, fecal, and heart-worm test logs.
Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations.
Supported clinic operations, including mentoring vet techs, managing finances, and coordinating schedules and appointments.
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
Helped treat and research medical conditions and diseases in livestock.
Removed partially exposed foreign objects from skin and feet.

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Carencro Veterinary Clinic
GNC
Acadiana Equine Hospital

School Attended

University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette High School

Job Titles Held:

Veterinary Technician
Sales Associate
Veterinary Technician (surgery)

Degrees

Bachelor of Science : Exercise Science
High School Diploma

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