Veterinary Technician Wellness Coordinator resume example with 4+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
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Professional Summary
Kind and attentive Licensed Veterinary Technician with ten years of relevant experience and specific expertise with felines. Proven history of building strong client/volunteer/foster relationships to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service.
Skills
Feline connoisseur
Medication administration
Volunteer training
Client communication and education
Special diets and alternative medicine
Foster instruction and support
Feral cat handling
Marketing for unique cats
Experience with PetPoint, Cornerstone, Neo and Chameleon
Positive attitude
Education
University of Maine At AugustaAugusta, ME, Expected in 12/2020 – –Bachelor of Applied Science:Natural Sciences - GPA:
University of Maine At Augusta Bangor, ME, Expected in 05/2012 – –Associate of Science:Veterinary Technology - GPA:
Awarded Associate Degreee Student of the Year
Certifications
Licensed Veterinary Technician, State of Maine - 2012-Present
Envigo - Certified Veterinary Technician Denver, PA, 02/2022 - Current
Completed standard veterinary technician tasks at single doctor practice including surgical monitoring, processing of lab samples, maintaining records and assisting during physical exams.
Assisted veterinarian during acupuncture treatments.
Managed pharmacy to include ordering and monitoring drugs expiration dates.
Envigo - Certified Veterinary Technician Cumberland, VA, 11/2021 - Current
Calculated drug doses for surgeries, placed IV catheters, induced anesthesia, intubated patients with ET tubes and monitored patients while under anesthesia.
Lead a project to reorganize and standardize surgical packs and surgical drapes.
Assisted in appointments taking a history, administering vaccines, drawing blood for lab work and filled prescriptions.
Educated clients on vaccines, flea/tick and heartworm prevention as well as medications.
Supported veterinarians during euthanasias and urgent care appointments.
Army Veterinary Treatment Facility - Veterinary Technician, Wellness Coordinator City, STATE, 03/2019 - 11/2020
Increased capacity for new intake cats and kittens by rearranging rooms for adults, kittens and medically needy cats though the addition of dozens more kennel options. Supervised the building of an isolation room for contagious animals as well.
Performed new pet intake exams to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
Provided all in house medical care as the sole vet tech under the supervision of a private practice veterinarian including; wound care, deworming, vaccines, FIV/FeLV testing, medication administration and any other necessary care.
Developed videos and training documents to streamline medical volunteer training processes plus recruited and conducted volunteer interviews and assessments to screen qualified volunteers for evening/weekend care.
Updated rescue policies on intake procedure, disinfecting protocols, medical record keeping and created SOPs for all common medical tasks completed at the rescue like vaccinating, FeLV testing and parasite control.
Partnered with Events and Marketing Coordinator to complete educational videos for Facebook/TikTok plus engaged with followers to answer questions and provide updates for medical cases.
Coordinated with Foster Coordinator to recruit and train fosters for medically needy cats and kittens. Advised on supplies needed, diets, medications and routinely checked on animal progress in foster.
Collaborated with Adoption Coordinator to match harder to place cats with the best families possible. Educated prospective adopters on cats' medical history and any special care needed in the future.
Animal Wellness Center - Foster Appointment Technician City, STATE, 08/2018 - 03/2019
Completed medical appointments for animals in foster care like lab work, recheck radiographs, splint/bandage changes, vaccinations, deworming and flea/tick treatments.
Performed exams on animals finishing rounds of medications for upper respiratory infections, ringworm treatment, kennel cough and other conditions being treated in a foster home.
Educated fosters on how to properly care for the shelter pet at home as well as check on their progress throughout the length of their foster care.
Company Name - Licensed Veterinary Technician City, State, 12/2016 - 04/2018
Completed standard veterinary technician tasks with the privately owned animals affiliated with the base including: venipuncture, anesthesia induction and monitoring, initial exams, vaccinations, radiographs, using Abaxis equipment, coordinating lab samples with laboratories worldwide plus client education.
Helped organize paperwork for pet travel to various countries including international health certificates.
Supported the military working dog mission by working with handlers to administer prescribed treatments.
Communicated well with multiple veterinarians both active duty army and civilian plus organized referral care with Italian veterinary clinics and pharmacies.
Company Name - Licensed Veterinary Technician City, State, 09/2012 - 01/2014
Assisted with annual health exams for both cats and dogs.
Handled lab work including fecals, urinalysis and routine blood monitoring with Abaxis equipment plus coordinated with our outside labs sending specimens though Fedex as well.
Operated intravet computer software as well as made appointments, coordinated scheduling of surgeries and took detailed homeopathic reports from clients.
Prepared patients for surgery, induced anesthesia, monitored the patient under anesthesia, assisted during surgeries and maintained and sterilized surgical equipment.
Advised patients on good quality pet foods, over-vaccination, vaccine antibody titers, chemical free alternative medications and homeopathic remedies.
Additional Information
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES:
Licensed Veterinary Technician, State of Maine Board of Veterinary Medicine
Certified Veterinary Technician, Massachusetts Veterinary Technician Association
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