Veterinary Technician And Receptionist Resume Example Old Hatchie Veterinary Clinic

VETERINARY TECHNICIAN AND RECEPTIONIST

Professional Summary

Accomplished and energetic veterinary technician with a strong love for animals. Currently working to finish associates' degree and certification. Able to handle high stress situations. Experienced in handling large and small animals. Proficient in animal care, surgical assistance, reception work, and pharmacy work.

Core Qualifications

Pre-surgical preparation
Surgical assistant
Post-Op recovery
IV Catheter placement
Blood collection

Physical examination
Recording medical history
Informing clients of procedure details

Experience

10/2013 to Current

Veterinary Technician and Receptionist Old Hatchie Veterinary Clinic － Bolivar, TN

Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.
Maintain controlled drug inventory and related log books.
Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life saving procedures.
Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
Collect, prepare, and label samples for laboratory testing, culture, or microscopic examination.
Take and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.
Clean kennels, animal holding areas, surgery suites, examination rooms, or animal loading or unloading facilities to control the spread of disease.
Take animals into treatment areas and assist with physical examinations by performing such duties as obtaining temperature, pulse, and respiration data.
Perform dental work, such as cleaning, polishing, or extracting teeth.
Provide veterinarians with the correct equipment or instruments, as needed.
Clean and sterilize instruments, equipment, or materials.
Prepare animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas.
Give enemas and perform catheterizations, ear flushes, intravenous feedings, or gavages.
Provide assistance with animal euthanasia and the disposal of remains.
Supervise or train veterinary students or other staff members.
Dress and suture wounds and apply splints or other protective devices.
Provide information or counseling regarding issues such as animal health care, behavior problems, or nutrition.
Monitor medical supplies and place orders when inventory is low.
Bathe animals, clip nails or claws, and brush or cut animals' hair.
Operate telephone switchboard to answer, screen, or forward calls, providing information, taking messages, or scheduling appointments.
Greet persons entering establishment, determine nature and purpose of visit, and direct or escort them to specific destinations.
Receive payment and record receipts for services.
Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
Schedule appointments and maintain and update appointment calendars.
File and maintain records.

01/2015 to Current

Waitress Jul Freddy T's Restaurant Pickwick Landing － TN

Collect payments from customers.
Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
Write patrons' food orders on order slips, memorize orders, or enter orders into computers for transmittal to kitchen staff.
Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
Check patrons' identification to ensure that they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining.
Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine.
Roll silverware, set up food stations or set up dining areas to prepare for the next shift or for large parties.
Inform customers of daily specials.
Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
Assist host or hostess by answering phones to take reservations or to-go orders, and by greeting, seating, and thanking guests.
Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, take them to kitchen for cleaning.
Perform cleaning duties, such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom.
Bring wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses, and pour the wines for customers.

01/2013 to 07/2014

Graham Lumber Company － Selmer

Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing.
Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll.
Answer telephones and give information to callers, take messages, or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Create, maintain, and enter information into databases.
Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
Locate and attach appropriate files to incoming correspondence requiring replies.
Review work done by others to check for correct spelling and grammar, ensure that company format policies are followed, and recommend revisions.
Supervise other clerical staff and provide training and orientation to new staff.

Education

May 2012

High School Diploma Adamsville Junior/Senior High School － Adamsville, TN

Professional Affiliations

Volunteer at Hardeman Adoptable Animals. Inc

Skills

Administrative Support, Administer anesthesia, scheduling appointments, Schedule appointments, catheterizations, chill, clerical, cooking, counseling, clients, databases, database management, diagnosis, direction, fax machines, first aid, inventory, laboratory tests, laboratory testing, Marketing, materials, Office, Works, next, office equipment, payroll, Excellent people skills, phone systems, copiers, policies, Problem Solving, maintain records, repairs, resuscitation, Sales, surgery, switchboard, tables, taking messages, take messages, telephone, answering phones, telephones, vaccines, word processing, wounds, radiographs, x-ray

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Veterinary Technician and Receptionist Resume Example

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