veterinary technician training coordinator resume example with 17+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Summary
Experienced Veterinary Technician with over 20 years of animal care experience and specific expertise in Anesthesia and Surgical Nursing. Accomplished in building relationships with doctors, students and clients while delivering exceptional comprehensive care. Motivated to provide quality medical treatment for animals and the people that love them.
Skills
Recognize abnormal heart and lung sounds with stethoscope
Recognize and address patient needs for pain
Demonstrated ability to perform CPR including chest compressions, manual ventilation and emergency drug administration
Administer anesthesia and monitor patients pre, peri and post operatively as well as prep patient and OR for surgery
Pharmacology knowledge
Drug calculations
Developing agency policies and procedures
Inventory control and purchasing
Collecting diagnostic samples
Gowning and gloving procedures
Assist veterinarian with surgical procedures and perform dental prophylaxis
Aseptic techniques
Dental prophylaxis and charting
Routine physical exams
Administer vaccines, injections, fluids, catheter placements, blood collection
Maintain controlled drug inventory.
Maintaining treatment notes
Safety first attitude
Training, teaching and developing programs for in house sessions and conferences
Reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable individual who continues to learn for the well being of patients and their people
Experience
08/2014 to CurrentVeterinary Technician/Training CoordinatorThe University Of Oklahoma | Norman, OK,
Perform as primary anesthetist for surgical cases including but not limited to - setting surgical list/flow, OR suite preparation, patient preparation (calculation of drug doses, anesthetic plans, BW, IVC, ET and induction), closely monitoring patient under anesthesia as well as performing as circulating nurse, perform as scrubbed in nurse when requested to assist veterinarian, maintenance of anesthesia, recovering patient after surgery, OR suite maintenance and cleaning
Operate anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment
Care for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress
Act as lead in adverse events requiring BLS and ALS
Scrub, count and pack surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization
Created Emergency Level Response sheet
Updated Shelter Treatment Protocols with veterinarian
Perform medication administration via all routes – oral, subcutaneous, intravenous, intramuscular, topical
Maintain inventory and order supplies, including controlled drugs
Perform diagnostic and laboratory procedures including dermatological testing, hematology, cytology and fecal flotation
Triage animals for injury or illness and document symptoms for veterinarian review.
Restrain and stabilize animals during examination and treatment to prevent injuries
Prepare and label medications and instruct client on administration
Perform husbandry procedures to reduce contamination and prevent disease transmission
Contact local veterinarians and emergency hospitals for specialty/critical cases, transport animals; schedule relief veterinarians as needed
Oriented new employees to division; cross trained new staff members through each department; train clinic staff and volunteers
Created, developed and taught volunteer programs for animal handling and behavior classes
Maintained database for employee certifications and required training courses
Attended division and public meetings
Assisted with development of Internal Controls for several departments
Participated in social media promotions for shelter events (live social media, live television)
Performed as essential personnel pre, peri and post Hurricane Irma
08/2005 to 07/2014Veterinary Anesthesia Technician Specialist/ManagerUniversity Of Pennsylvania | City, STATE,
Performed as primary anesthetist for Ophthalmology, Radiology, Neurosurgery, and Cardiology; additionally assisted doctors in other departments with their work by performing as the primary anesthetist- included animal preparation (skin preparation, catheter placement, intubation, induction and maintenance of anesthesia, recovery), OR suite preparation, calculation of drug dosages, maintenance of health records, and administrative assistance
Monitored patient while under gas or injectable anesthesia utilizing physiological monitoring equipment including ECG, SpO2, ETCO2, Direct BP, and NIBP
Extensive knowledge of NMB anesthesia and maintaining patient on ventilator for MRI cases (4 cases per week)
Performed dental prophylaxis including charting (9-12 patients per week)
Developed and implemented files for post operative care instructions increasing quality of animal care and efficiency among staff members
Ordered and maintained drug and supply inventories and corresponding databases (including controlled substances)
Managed and led staff of 14 animal care technicians and veterinary technicians
Planned and coordinated studies and training sessions at UPENN and satellite facilities
Wrote and reviewed University required protocols and amendments for treatments, cases and studies
Performed as University Certified Trainer to visiting doctors, veterinary students and new staff members
Developed Veterinary Externship Program with Manor College to provide educational experiences for the students during sophomore clinical rotation- teaching, supervising and working collaboratively with other departments within the University to provide educational experiences for the students
Served as committee member for Small Animal Imaging Facility (SAIF) and Center for Advanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Spectroscopy (CAMRIS) – responsible for reviewing applications and corresponding paperwork
Adhered to federal and University guidelines in regard to clinical care, health records, protocols, and facility maintenance
Performed microbiological monitoring for all autoclaves, surgical suites, and surgical support areas
Revised Standard Operating Procedures to properly reflect procedures and federal guidelines
11/2004 to 09/2005Veterinary NurseRAU Animal Hospital | City, STATE,
Listened to clients' questions and concerns regarding pets and delivered timely responses and information on treatment protocols and procedures
Reviewed medical records and notes to discern nature of visit and tests or procedures needed.
Reviewed vaccination records, and prepare and administer vaccinations according to clinic protocols.
Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.
Performed routine laboratory procedures for hematology, urinalysis and serology.
Operated x-ray machines and exposed radiographic films.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2005 to to Associate of Science | Veterinary TechnologyManor College, Jenkintown, PAGPA:
Dean's List Honoree - all semesters
Phi Theta Kappa Member
Expected in 06/2004 to to | Farm Animal ManagementDelaware Valley College, Doylestown, PA, GPA:
Professional Activities
Speaker, Pennsylvania Veterinary Technicians Association Spring Conference, 2009 and 2010
Member, Veterinary Care Subcommittee, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, 2006-2008
Past President, Executive Officer and Board Member, PVTA 2005-2012
Board of Trustees Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) 2010-2013
Contributor to PVTA Connection and Keystone Veterinarian, PVTA and PVMA’s newsletters 2006-2012
Certifications
Certified Veterinary Technician Pennsylvania License and Certification since 2005
Florida Certification (FVTA) since 2016
FACA Euthanasia Certification 2016
RECOVER CPR Certified: BLS & ALS
Awards Received
Collaboration Award – Collier County Core Values 2016
Dedicated Service Award – Pennsylvania Veterinary Technicians Association (PVTA) 2012
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