Alexandria Anderson, CVT
Saint Petersburg,FL
Summary
Skilled Certified Veterinary Technician with strong clinical judgment and 15 years in animal care, specimen collection and analysis, and veterinary leadership. The past 3 1/2 years have been spent providing comprehensive animal care support to 2 veterinarians in a high-volume office.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Technician's Assistant (Volunteer)
Haines Road Animal Hospital
4342 Haines Rd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Restrained dogs and cats for examination, vaccination, and blood draws.
- Obtained blood samples from dogs using the cephalic vein.
- Observed surgery and acted as a non-sterile assistant.
- Cleaned surgical instruments and prepared them for sterilization.
- Read fecal floats and ran 4DX Snap Tests.
- Restocked supplies in exam rooms and treatment areas.
- Assisted in keeping track of medication inventory.
Technician's Assistant (Volunteer- Hours for school)
VCA Noah's Place Animal Medical Center
2050 62nd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
02.2012 - 05.2012
- Restrained dogs and cats during IV catheter placement and treatments.
- Assisted in necropsy.
- Prepared cytologic preparations to be sent to the lab.
- Microscopically examined cytologic preparations.
- Due to the corporate policies of this facility, I was not permitted to do many hands-on things. They mainly allowed me to observe the emergency department as is required by the SPC School of Veterinary Technology.
Certified Veterinary Technician
St. Pete Beach Veterinary Clinic
6605 Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach, Fl 33706
08.2013 - Current
- Loaded rooms, took thorough medical histories, and provided client education.
- Restrained dogs and cats for venipuncture of various vessels, administration of medications/vaccines, placement of IV catheters, etc.
- Obtained blood samples from the jugular, cephalic, and saphenous veins.
- Obtained samples for skin and ear cytologies, as well as fine needle aspirates.
- Placed Iv catheters in cephalic and lateral saphenous veins.
- Obtained radiographs of canine and feline patients.
- Ran blood work on Procyte Dx and Catalyst DX.
- Performed monthly cleaning, maintenance, and quality controls for Procyte Dx, Catalyst Dx, and Sedivue machines.
- Acted as a sterile and non-sterile surgical assistant.
- Monitored patients under anesthesia.
- Induced anesthesia and intubated canine patients.
- Performed dental cleanings, including a thorough oral examination and dental charting.
- Performed anesthesia machine, autoclave, and ultrasonic cleaner maintenance.
- Trained new technicians.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Education
St. Petersburg College
2016
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College School of Veterinary Technology
2012
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology Clinical and Hospital Management Track
St. Petersburg College School of Veterinary Technology
Current
Skills
- Feline restraint and handling techniques
- Dentistry
- IV catheter placement
- Jugular, cephalic, and saphenous venipuncture
- Client education
- Surgical assisting
- Blood machine maintenance
- Administration of topical, oral, and injectable medications
- Radiography
- Cytological evaluation
Certification
Certified in veterinary technology since 2012
Human Animal Bond Certification since 2024
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Technician
St. Pete Beach Veterinary Clinic
08.2013 - Current
Technician's Assistant (Volunteer- Hours for school)
VCA Noah's Place Animal Medical Center
02.2012 - 05.2012
Technician's Assistant (Volunteer)
Haines Road Animal Hospital
08.2009 - 06.2011
Associate of Arts - General Education
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
St. Petersburg College School of Veterinary Technology
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Technology Clinical and Hospital Management Track
St. Petersburg College School of Veterinary Technology
Certified in veterinary technology since 2012
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