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VETERINARY TECHNICIAN

Professional Summary

Enthusiastic LVMT eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Veterinary Medicine and Surgical Assisting and training in a wide variety of specialties. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in Emergency and Specialty Veterinary Medicine.

Skills

Intravenous injection
Urine sample collection and urinalysis
Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
Closed-chest CPR
Centrifugation and fecal flotation
Emergency and preventive care
Instrument pack sterilization
Patient Positioning
Canine and feline intubation
Medication Administration

File and records management
Surgical procedures and support
Infection Control
Dietary recommendations
Lab operations
Euthanasia
Wound treatment
Surgical scrubbing procedures
General anesthesia monitoring

Work History

Veterinary Technician, 05/2019 to 04/2020
Company Name – City, State

Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
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.
Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.

Head Technician, 02/2017 to 02/2019
Company Name – City, State

Development of skills under supervision of three boarded surgeons, Internal Medicine specialist, Radiologist and Critical Care Specialist
Monitoring of anesthetized patients - elective and emergent
Preparation of patients for surgical procedures - elective and emergent
Digital radiography for orthopedic and soft tissue cases
Proficient in Placement of Catheters (Urinary and venous), Nasoesophageal and Nasogastric Tubes, Central Lines and Nasal O2 Lines
Bandage and splint placement for post-op patients
Coordination of referrals and management of surgery schedule
Client Communication and education for post-operative care
Training new hires in Basics of sterilization for instruments, patient care, maintaining sterility in OR, and Drug calculations
Proficient in sterilizing surgical instruments and packs with steam and EO gas.
Determined maintenance requirements and assigned repairs to qualified employees.
Monitored up to 3 animals in post-operative care unit for anesthesia recovery, vital signs and activity levels.
Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
Assisted veterinary surgeon in Orthopedic and Soft Tissue surgeries and procedures across variety of domestic and exotic species of animals.
Developed Standard Operating Procedures for upkeep of surgical instruments, specialized packs and cleaning procedures for two ORs.

Veterinary Technician, 06/2016 to 01/2017
Company Name – City, State

Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
Cared for animals pre-surgery, including administering anesthetics.
Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
Administer medications, vaccines, and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
Administered medications to animals in treatment on regular, scheduled basis and documented any changes in condition.
Collected specimens from patients for laboratory analysis for parasites, blood analysis and culture.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, equipment and kennels to prevent spread of disease, control odors and maintain healthy environment.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Answered owners' animal health questions and educated on healthy animal care practices.

Education

No Degree: Computer ScienceUniversity Of Tennessee Chattanooga - City

Associate of Science: Veterinary Technology Program, 03/2016
Chattanooga State Community College - City

Certifications

Licensed Veterinary Medical Technician - State of Tennessee Since 2016

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School Attended

University Of Tennessee Chattanooga
Chattanooga State Community College

Job Titles Held:

Veterinary Technician
Head Technician

Degrees

No Degree : Computer Science
Associate of Science : Veterinary Technology Program , 03/2016

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