Ailin Cougil LVT

• Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
• Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
• Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
• Performed Digital radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
• Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment
• Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork using Idexx Lab equipment
• Collected, prepare and analyzed bloodwork and sample results using IDEXX to diagnose diseases and conditions.'
• Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
• Prepared animals before surgeries, administering pre-op medications, sedation and anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
• Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures in surgical log and provided postoperative care.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
• Performed CPR on arrested patients, place intravenous catheters for live saving medications, and acquire airway access for endotracheal intubation
• Trained and mentored other LVT staff and Vet assistants.

Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.

• Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
• Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
• Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
• Invoiced patients accurately in line with charging guidelines.
• Entered data from pet records and office visits into computer system.
• Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
• Maintained office and waiting room, keeping common areas clean and tidy.
• Printed prescription requests and queries in compliance with practice protocol.
• Assisted veterinary assistant with animal restrain for venipuncture and medicine administrations
• Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
• Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
• Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
• Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.

• Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
• Maintained sanitary conditions for animals by cleaning living spaces and cages according facility health code guidelines.
• Cared for physical and psychological needs of animals with regular walks and playtime.
• Promoted good hygiene in animals by seeing to grooming needs.