Veterinary Technician Resume Example

Assist veterinarians in exam rooms ex: restraining animals, talking to clients, making sure everything was ready before the vet came into the room.

• Prepped animals for surgery, monitor and run anesthesia, performed dentals, and recovered animals after procedures.
• Venipunctures, placing IV catheters, administered vaccinations, read ear swabs, positioned and taken xrays, have placed ET tubes and extubated.
• Cleaned and cared for all animals in facility ex: giving medicines, walking dogs and cleaning kennels.
• Prepared specimens to be shipped off for labwork.
• Bathing animals, bloowd draws, expressing anal sacs, and minimal grooming.
• Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
• Operated anesthesia machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment.
• Took electrocardiogram tracings to test heart activity.
• Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
• Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
• Used IDEXX to analyze bloodwork and samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
• Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
• Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
• Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
• Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals.
• Monitored animals during group play sessions, checking for signs of aggressive or fearful behavior and to prevent biting among dogs.
• Assisted with dental procedures, including smoothing, filing, polishing, and removal of calculus, soft deposits, plaque and stains.
• Monitored patient vital signs during surgical procedures, and notified veterinarian of changes in stability.
• Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
• Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
• Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, exfoliative cytology, blood chemistry, coprology, urinalysis and serology.