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Veterinary Technician- Volunteer
Assisted veterinary technicians and 3 Veterinarians in the emergency, surgical, and health care of a variety of small and companion animals
- Supported an average of 10 animal surgeries per week by preparing the animals, maintaining surgical equipment, and monitoring animal condition following surgery
- Aided in physical examinations of animals by recording basic vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and respiration data
- Maintained clinic records including pet treatment and laboratory documents, research updates, and medicine, equipment, and supply inventory
- Prepared, administered, and reported medications, vaccines, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians
- Performed laboratory tasks such as taking and developing radiographs and X-Ray images as well as testing blood and bodily fluids to diagnose health problems
- Administered general and emergency first aid by dressing wounds and performing emergency resuscitation
- Guaranteed clinic cleanliness for all facilities including holding areas, surgery suites, and examination rooms to prohibit the spread of infection and disease
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Biology
Veterinary Technician
Diplomatic and tactful first point of contact in a high volume emergency animal hospital.
- Assessed overall health of animals using advanced medical problem solving practices (SOAP/TPR) and reported with accuracy to doctors.
- Applied keen insight into medical history and diagnostics of patients and utilized compassionate listening skills to understand concerns of pet owners. Interpersonal skills were key in simplifying complex medical terminology.
- Monitored anesthesia during surgical operations and performed general dental cleanings.
- Cleaned and maintained lab equipment to AAHA standards.
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Animal Science
Veterinary Technician
From February 2010, provided leadership to attain owner's vision within a new specialty hospital adding service as emergency technician.
- Educated receptionists on surgery and emergency department services to ensure quality client care and customer experience.
- Learned new software. Taught front and back of hospital portions of applicable software.
- Created inventory and ordering system. Input inventory. Created and modified forms. Installed additional computer station for digital radiography when delivered late to prevent delays.
- Surgery technician with traveling surgeon.
- Wrote and edited press releases.
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Animal Sciences And Industry
College Preparatory
Veterinary Technician and Receptionist
Assisted in surgeries; performed dental procedures, radiographs, and laboratory testing
- Performed venipuncture and intubation of animals; prepared animals sterilely for surgery
- Prepared prescriptions, gave medication to patients and explained post-visit procedures to owners
- Provided wellbeing of animals during periods of treatment, recovery, and boarding
- Educated pet owners about preventative care and health issues. Consulted with clients prior to exams and procedures. Explained hospital services and associated pricing. Provided excellent customer service to clients in all aspects of the life and health of their pets.
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Biology And Chemistry
Applied And Environmental Microbiology
Veterinary Technician
Administered care for a wide variety of animal species in a fast-paced environment using techniques that include but are not limited to: venipuncture, monitoring vital signs, tonometry, Schirmer tear testing, fluoroscein staining and applying medications.
- Procured an extensive knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology and disease.
- Prepared animals for and assisted doctor with surgical procedures.
- Managed the clinic pharmacy.
- Contributed to all clerical duties: answering multiple phone lines, patient check in and check out, effectively communicating as a liaison between the doctor and client and maintaining patient records.
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Technology
Veterinary Technician
Maintained excellent communication between doctors and clients while offering options for the best optimal care.
- Observed the behavior and condition of animals and monitored their clinical symptoms.
- Restrained animals during exams and procedures.
- Performed laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalysis or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of illness in animals.
- Collected, prepared, and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
- Cared for and monitored the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
- Administered anesthesia to animals under the direction of a veterinarian and monitored animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages could be adjusted.
- Maintained controlled drug inventory and related log books.
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Zoology
Practice Manager / Veterinary Technician
Performed laboratory tests on blood, urine, and feces, such as urinalyses and blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems
- Cared for and monitored the condition of animals recovering from surgery
- Trained and managed five veterinary assistants, 6 receptionists, and achieved significant improvements in their productivity
- Ordered inventory, schedule writing, handled customer complaints
- Performed Anesthetic Dental cleanings
- Took and developed diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment.
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Nursing
Registered Veterinary Technology
Small Business Ownership
Registered Veterinary Technician
Performed total patient assessments; managed intravenous sites/lines; placed peripherally inserted central catheters; obtained central venous pressure readings; placed and operated arterial lines; treated post-operative surgical and trauma wounds; managed tracheostomy tubes, urinary catheters, nasogastric tubes, percutaneous endoscopic gastrotomy tubes, and chest tubes.
- Utilized clinical judgement and efficient triage techniques to manage priorities of care in a high volume setting.
- Performed critical thinking for and provided compassionate care to oncology, cardiology, neurology, ophthalmology, internal medicine, emergency and surgical patients.
- Demonstrated effective interdisciplinary collaboration with a team of medical and health care professionals comprised of doctors (including residents and interns), veterinary technicians, 4th year veterinary students, and veterinary technician students to improve patient outcomes.
- Performed and understood the importance of accurate charting procedures.
- Taught 4th year veterinary students and veterinary technician students the technical skills needed in the clinical setting including proper participation in the code blue experience.
- Instructed others and performed proper administration of oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular and intravenous medications, blood and plasma transfusions.
- Instructed others to both set up and titrate medications delivered via constant rate infusion, along with recognizing and dealing with complications.
- Induced, intubated and monitored patients under anesthesia for both emergent and planned procedures.
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High School Diploma
Veterinary Technician
Assist in surgical procedures including sedation, obtainment of vitals, collection and aliquot of blood, sanitization and used Vet Scans and HM2s.
- Gained experience in handling of various animal types from rodents to chimpanzees.
- Analyzed animal data and input in to Computerized Animal Management Program.
- Conducted surgical and research procedures or hazardous materials and biological agents in Bio Safety Level 4 Lab.
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Veterinary Technician
Acted as an extra eye, ear and hand for veterinarian to make sure the best quality pet care was given.
- Ensured safety of pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques.
- Maintained the cleanliness and sterilization of the surgical area and surgical instruments.
- Administered vaccines, medications and anesthetics.
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Animal Science
Clinical
Doctor Of Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary Technician
Led patients and clients into rooms while taking patient history and problems.
- Filled prescription medication for patients.
- Took vitals of hospitalized patients and administered medication when needed.
- Took patient radiographs and performed system back-up of the practice's documents at the end of every week.
- Assisted with various duties around the clinic such as venipuncture, surgical prep, and performing in-house bloodwork and urinalysis.
- Reinforced client compliance by re-iterating the doctor's instructions in giving medication or actions needed to be taken if problems arise.
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High School Diploma
Science
Lead Veterinary Technician
This is a busy rural practice that mixed a little large animal with primary small animal medicine. In my time with this hospital I watched it grow from a two doctor practice with only techs to a five doctor practice with 8 techs.
- Assisted in bringing their in house laboratory and imaging to a more advanced IDEXX equipment, using IDEXX Catalyst, Laser Cyte and IDEXX Digital imaging for their radiology.
- Responsible for the maintenance of all in house equipment, placing requisition for new equipment like IV pumps.
- Trained their technician staff from the ground up in patient history, hospital procedures and medications to anesthesia monitoring.
- Responsible for performing dental cleanings and extractions, minor wound cares, surgical closures, bandage placements and changes, application of splints and administration of medications.
- For the large animal aspect of the practice, collected blood from horses, cattle and sheep for various testing, placed IV catheter in a calf for hospitalization once.
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Zoology
Veterinary Technician
Daily observations for colony of chimpanzees, squirrel monkeys and rhesus macaques
- Bi-weekly observations and treatments for small animals, primarily mice
- Communication with PIs to inform them of sick animals and treatment follow-up
- Responsible for enrichment ordering and inventory
- Created enrichment coordinator position resulting in new and expanded environmental enrichment for a large colony of Xenopus frogs, guinea pigs, hamsters, rats, chimpanzees, Old and New World monkeys, mice and rabbits
- Created SOPs for rabbit exercise, ferret play caging, NHP health and behavioral observations, and NHP environmental enrichment record keeping
- Independently performed embryo transplant surgery on mice for rederivation resulting in the highest number of successful pregnancies in CBER (Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research) program history to date
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Medical Administrative Assistant
Animal Anatomy & Physiology, Radiology, Professional
Biological Science
Veterinary Technician
- Managed multiple phone lines, appointment scheduling for patient procedures, and provided one-on-one client education in post-procedure care; pet nutrition information.
- Managed patients and confidential patient files for multiple veterinarians.
- Managed multiple In-House diagnostic machines (Idexx Vetlab Station: Procyte, Lasercyte, Catalyst Dx, Vet Test, Vet Lyte Dx, Coag Dx; Sound Eklin Digital Radiology).
- Liaison between In-House Diagnostic machine (Idexx & Sound Eklin) representatives and hospital.
- Designed training manuals and education techniques in laboratory procedures using MS Office.
- Redesigned examination room and exotic boarding facility to improve client relations and patient care.
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Veterinary Technician
Responsible for being proficient in operating veterinary medical computer program.
- Assisted in front lobby/administrative office when needed performing all duties required; including answering phone calls, greeting patients/customers, etc.
- Maintained patient charts by documenting information to reflect updated health issues and most recent medical treatment.
- Responsible for feeding and watering animals on a structured and maintained schedule.
- Assisted physician as needed in the daily clinic schedule.
- Maintained sterile work environment at all times.
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Veterinary Technology
Veterinary Technician Intern
- Participated in the performance of routine and standardized tests to include weighing animals, obtaining specimens, and observing behavioral patterns
- Restrained large and small animals for testing or sample collection
- Provided health care to the animals; administered daily treatments and medications for animals as instructed or required; assisted in or provided routine medical treatment
- Assisted in animal surgery as requested. Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals as prescribed and required
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Biology
Veterinary Technician
Aid with emergency calls, preparation for and assistance in small animal surgeries, preventative care, animal restraint, and treatment for hospitalized patients.
- Successfully introduced an animal donation box within the clinic for community outreach.
- Organize and hosted events and activities to interact with clients and technicians during veterinary technician week, cat day, and spay/neuter month.
- Support ten on-staff doctors with preparation for patient treatment, radiographs and surgeries.
- Actively handle inventory and restocking of medical supplies.
- Fundraised over $1,000 in fundraisers for injured strays.
- Assist in administering medications (IV, IM, PO, and SQ) and retrieving samples (blood, fecal, urine).
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Veterinary Medical Technology
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Completed preliminary questions with clients during appointments
- Restrained animals and aided fellow technicians with blood-draws, nail trims, etc.
- Handled controlled drugs and accurately documented use
- Accurately performed and analyzed laboratory tests
- Prepared animals for surgery and maintained proper monitoring while under sedation
- Maintained a clean and organized working facility
- Responsible for social media outreach for the clinic (Facebook, website, etc.)
