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Aleasha Ledain
Marion,NY
Summary
Caring Veterinary Technician with 6 years of extensive experience assisting veterinarians with procedures and tasks. Polished in administering injections and treatments, taking x-rays and recording and updating records. Compassionate and responsible professional with sound knowledge of veterinary medical procedures and animal care techniques.
Reliable Veterinary Technician possessing friendly demeanor and sound judgment to handle diverse daily tasks. Well-versed in preparing surgical equipment, collecting and preparing specimens and performing initial physical assessments. Diverse and versatile professional knowledgeable about animal health and regulatory compliance.
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Walworth Animal Hospital Walworth, New York
Licensed Veterinary Technician
01.2014 - Current
Job overview
- Help perform physical examinations, collected samples for laboratory tests, and monitored vital signs of animals.
- Educated clients on animal health care, including proper nutrition, preventive care, parasite control and general husbandry practices.
- Assisted with emergency situations such as trauma cases, difficult births and postoperative care.
- Recorded patient data such as medical history, weight and medications administered.
- Maintained records of treatments given to patients in accordance with hospital policies and protocols.
- Monitored food intake of hospitalized patients and ensured adequate hydration levels were maintained.
- Prepared medication dosages according to prescription orders and administered them to patients orally or topically as instructed by a veterinarian.
- Provided guidance to veterinary assistants regarding animal handling techniques and safety protocols.
- Utilized radiography equipment to take X-rays of animals for diagnostic purposes under the direction of a veterinarian.
- Processed laboratory specimens for analysis using various testing methods such as fecal flotation, urinalysis, blood smears.
- Dispensed medications prescribed by veterinarians; monitored patient response to treatment plans.
- Performed dental cleanings on animals using ultrasonic scalers; extracted teeth when necessary.
- Set up cages for new arrivals; cleaned kennels, exam rooms, operating rooms and other areas.
- Assisted in euthanasia when necessary; communicated with clients about end-of-life decisions.
- Maintained accurate records related to spaying and neutering operations performed at the clinic.
- Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
- Delivered excellent service to pet owners to drive repeat business.
- Partnered with IDEXX to analyze blood samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
- Provided nursing care to ill or injured animals under the supervision of a veterinarian.
- Administered anesthesia and assisted in surgical procedures as directed by the veterinarian.
Lollypop Farm, The Humane Society Of Greater RochesterFairport, New York
Shelter Cat Care Attendant
10.2008 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Ensured client safety by providing constant supervision.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for clients and cats in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Education
Medaille CollegeRochester, NY
Associate of Science from Veterinary Technology
05-2017
Monroe Community CollegeRochester, NY
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
05-2009
Hillsboro Community College Tampa, FL
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And General Studies
Skills
- Medication Dispensing
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Surgical Assistance
- Wound Management
- Laboratory Testing
- Emergency Care
- Behavioral assessment
- Animal restraint
- Anesthesia Administration
- Dental Procedures
- Patient Monitoring
- Preventive Care
- Client Education
- Nutritional counseling
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Gowning and gloving procedures
- Gram-stained slide preparation
- Recumbency restraint
- Nail Trimming
- Injectable agent induction
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Supply Restocking
- Medical record-keeping
- Explaining treatment
- Medical history
- General anesthesia recovery
- Clinical Pathology
- Subcutaneous injection
- Performing ultrasounds
- Clinical Research
- Tonopen tonometry method
- Controlled Substance Management
- Suture removal
- Monitoring recovery
- Animal Handling
- Maintain controlled drug inventory
- Maintaining treatment notes
- Feline towel restraint
- Medication Labeling
- Vital signs
- Vaccinations
- Specimen Preparation
- Aseptic Techniques
- IV Medication Administration
- X-ray review
- Blood collection
- Surgical Preparation
- Intramuscular injection
- Triaging patients via phone call and in person
- Assist clients with booking appointments
- Assist clients with checking in/out, processing payments
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Walworth Animal Hospital
01.2014 - Current
Shelter Cat Care Attendant
Lollypop Farm, The Humane Society Of Greater Rochester
10.2008 - 07.2014
Medaille College
Associate of Science from Veterinary Technology
Monroe Community College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And Sciences
Hillsboro Community College
Associate of Arts from Liberal Arts And General Studies