Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 6 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in client relations. Recognized for training new staff and dedication to excellent animal care and client service.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Waitress
Montereys Little Mexico
Alvin, TX
08.2021 - 07.2022
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to increase shelf life, improve kitchen organization and provide easy access during busy peak service times.
Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
Suggested appropriate food and drink pairings to increase per-ticket sales.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Informed customers about daily and seasonal specials.
Veterinary Technician
Freeport Veterinary Medical Center
Freeport, TX
10.2020 - 08.2021
Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Developed and facilitated community classes to provide information for pet owners while building hospital's reputation.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Performed ophthalmological procedures such as tear production testing, topical anesthetic application, fluorescein staining of cornea and tonometry.
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Made visits to farms to assist with animal emergencies such as injury, disease and birthing.
Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
Veterinary Technician
Claws And Paws Veterinary Hospital
Pearland, TX
06.2020 - 06.2021
Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Developed and facilitated community classes to provide information for pet owners while building hospital's reputation.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Implanted subcutaneous identification microchips into animals.