Alyssa Burke
Wantagh,NY
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
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Bellmore Veterinary Hospital
Bellmore, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Instructed staff members on proper handling techniques of animals during examinations or treatments.
- Determined appropriate dosages of medication based on weight calculations using veterinary scales.
- Maintained accurate records of all treatment provided to animals including medical history files and vaccination certificates.
- Provided postoperative care for animals recovering from surgery including providing pain management treatments.
- Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
- Administered vaccinations and performed routine laboratory tests to check for any abnormalities in an animal's health condition.
- Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
- Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
- Operated anesthesia, oxygen and monitoring equipment.
- Tracked and scheduled follow-up appointments for animal treatment.
- Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
- Performed venipuncture to obtain laboratory specimens for testing.
Veterinary Assistant
Bellmore Veterinary Hospital
Bellmore, New York
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Cleaned and sterilized exam rooms between appointments.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Sterilized and maintained veterinary care instruments and equipment.
Veterinary Assistant
Mid Island Animal Hospital
Hicksville, New York
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Supported euthanasia procedures and disposal following regulations and owner preferences. Communicated with clients.
- Communicated with veterinarians and staff members to maintain patient flow.
- Assisted veterinarians and restrained animals during the examination
- Assisted with proper restraint of cats, and dogs for treatments.
- Patient bathing.
- Restocked and sanitized exam rooms.
- Released patients to owners with care directions from the veterinary staff.
- Obtained information and history from clients to maintain medical charts.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science Technology
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood05-2024
High School Diploma -
Wantagh High School
Wantagh, NY06-2021
Animal Care
Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Ed
Westbury, NY06-2021
Skills
- Patient monitoring
- Record keeping
- Client communication
- Wound management
- Anal sac expression
- Subcutaneous injection
- Treatment administration
- Nail trimming
- Thoracic and abdominal radiograph
- Blood collection
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication labeling
- IV medication administration
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Bellmore Veterinary Hospital
08.2024 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
Bellmore Veterinary Hospital
02.2023 - 08.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Mid Island Animal Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Science Technology
Suffolk County Community College
High School Diploma -
Wantagh High School
Animal Care
Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career & Technical Ed