Alicia Lee
DALLAS,TX
Summary
Caring veterinary technician with several 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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Ward Animal Hospital
Nacogdoches, Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Assisted veterinarians during exams, treatments, and surgical procedures at animal hospital.
- Prepared exam rooms, instruments, and supplies for daily patient care.
- Collected blood, urine, and stool samples for in-house testing.
- Restraint handled dogs and cats safely during examinations and procedures.
- Cleaned kennels, sanitized equipment, and maintained clinic infection control standards.
- Educated pet owners on post-care instructions, medications, and follow-up visits.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Performed physical examinations and diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, ultrasounds, blood work, urinalysis, and fecal analysis.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Dispensed prescription medications accurately following veterinarian requests to ensure proper treatment.
- Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
- Assisted with euthanasia when necessary according to veterinarian instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment provided to animals including medical history files and vaccination certificates.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in veterinary practices such as cages, examination tables, autoclaves.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Provided emotional support to owners whose pets were ill or had passed away due to a terminal illness.
Veterinary Assistant
McComb Animal Hospital
McComb, Mississippi
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted veterinarians during exams, treatments, and surgical procedures at animal hospital.
- Restraint handled dogs and cats safely during examinations and procedures.
- Monitored food intake levels of hospitalized patients ensuring they received adequate nutrition while under care.
- Cleaned kennels, sanitized equipment, and maintained clinic infection control standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of kennel areas to ensure cleanliness standards were met.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Prepared exam rooms, instruments, and supplies for daily patient care.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
Education
Panola Junior College
Carthage, TXSkills
- Anesthesia management
- Surgical assistance
- Sample collection
- Laboratory diagnostics
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Client education
- Attention to detail
- Empathetic support
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Ward Animal Hospital
01.2023 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
McComb Animal Hospital
04.2022 - 11.2022
Panola Junior College