Veterinary Technician resume example

• Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
• Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
• Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
• Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
• Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
• Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
• Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
• Assisted veterinarian with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations.
• Assisted Job title in performing basic exams and tests such as fecal and blood analysis for all species of patients.
• Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
• Managed adjoining veterinary supply shop that sold medications, animal food and pet equipment.
• Assisted veterinary surgeon in Type and Type surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
• Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
• Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
• Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using Software.
• Monitored urine and fecal output, completed weight checks and observed appetite during feeding.
• Conducted preliminary patient workups including gathering patient history information, description of symptoms from owner, and documenting presenting condition.
• Answered owners' animal health questions and educated on healthy animal care practices.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
• Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
• Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
• Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
• Developed and facilitated community classes to provide information for pet owners while building hospital's reputation.
• Performed dental extractions with no periosteal elevation, no tooth resectioning, and no bone resectioning.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
• Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.

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• Walked pets outside Number times per shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
• Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with mange or parasitic infestations and applied specific medications for itch relief.
• Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.