SEARCH

Veterinary Technician Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

Love this resume?Build Your Own Now
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Summary

Energetic and enthusiastic, tackles new challenges in busy work settings. Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • Customer service skills
  • Medication labeling
  • Spay and neuter surgeries
  • Client education
  • Maintaining treatment notes
  • General anesthesia recovery
  • Maintain controlled drug inventory­
  • Explaining treatment
Experience
Company Name | City, StateVeterinary Technician12/2015 - 07/2017
  • Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
  • Treated animals afflicted with various types of mange and skin conditions with therapeutic bath treatments and medications.
  • Triaged incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or on emergent bases to route to appropriate surgeon or treatment area.
  • Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
  • Listened to clients' questions and concerns regarding pets and delivered timely responses and information on treatment protocols and procedures.
  • Recommended products to sustain optimal wellness, including vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures.
  • Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, blood chemistry, urinalysis, and operating x-ray machines.
  • Scheduled patient appointments to maintain workflows.
  • Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed gauze and cotton balls at each station following shift completion.
  • Reviewed inventory levels during shifts and placed orders to replenish supplies, including shampoo, medication dispensers, and surgical necessities such as drapes, gloves and masks.
  • Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
Company Name | City, StateVeterinary Technician08/2014 - 10/2015
  • Assisted veterinarian with treatment of wounds, vaccination administration and operations.
  • Assisted with incoming patients arriving for scheduled appointments or emergency basis.
  • Restrained and stabilized animals during examination and treatment to safeguard against accidental injuries.
  • Performed physical examinations and record case history, weight, temperature and other vitals. Also, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
  • Recommended products to sustain optimal wellness, including vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures.
  • Reviewed vaccination records, and prepare and administer vaccinations according to clinic protocols.
  • Listened to clients' questions and concerns regarding pets and delivered timely responses and information on treatment protocols and procedures.
  • Performed routine laboratory procedures such as hematology, microbiology, parasitology, blood chemistry, urinalysis and operating x-ray machine.
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • 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.
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Operated anesthesia machines, oxygen equipment and monitoring equipment.
  • Assisted veterinarian with surgical procedures by assembling and sterilizing instruments and administering anesthesia.
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes into surgi-packs for autoclave sterilization.
  • Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
  • Prepared and labeled medications and informed client of administration techniques.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
  • Assisted with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
  • Restocked exam rooms with gauze, cotton balls and cotton tip applicators to ensure smooth transition between patients.
  • Answered phones to schedule patient appointments to maintain workflows.
Company Name | City, StateServer11/2013 - 08/2014
  • Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills and calculate totals.
  • Satisfied customers by topping off drinks and anticipating condiments, napkins and other needs.
  • Educated guests on daily specials and appetizers, entrees, desserts and other menu items.
  • Partnered with host, bus person and cook to efficiently serve food and beverages.
  • Arranged place settings with fresh tablecloths, tableware and flowers to beautify table.
  • Restocked nonperishable food items, condiments and napkins to keep pantry well-supplied.
  • Promoted desserts, appetizers and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Adhered to minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages by checking identification.
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and smile, offering to bring beverage orders while reviewing menu options.
  • Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
  • Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
  • Processed customers' payments and provided receipts.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
Company Name | City, StateVeterinary Receptionist09/2010 - 09/2013
  • Worked with clients to processes all financial transactions.
  • Answered pet owner phone calls and responded to questions while taking messages for staff veterinarians.
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering all important data into system.
  • Supervised waiting area, mopped floors, sterilized counter tops and rearranged magazines to maintain office.
  • Set up appointments for checkups and scheduled veterinary consultations and surgical visits.
  • Contacted other medical facilities to confirm medical histories and prevent inaccurate diagnoses.
  • Interviewed patients to collect medical information and insurance details.
  • Addressed, documented, and responded to incoming and outgoing calls and correspondence.
  • Updated group medical records and technical library to support smooth office operations.
  • Compiled physical and digital paperwork to meet business and patient needs, including charts, reports and correspondence.
  • Managed physician calendar, including scheduling patient appointments and procedures.
  • Created and maintained accurate and confidential patient files.
Education and Training
Valencia College | City, StateAssociate of Arts12/2011
Florida Atlantic University | City, StateBBAExpected in 12/2020
Build Your Own Now

DISCLAIMER

Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.

Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Valencia College
  • Florida Atlantic University

Job Titles Held:

  • Veterinary Technician
  • Server
  • Veterinary Receptionist

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts
    BBA

Similar Resumes

View All
Veterinary-Technician-resume-sample

Veterinary Technician

Sacramento, California