Amanda Inman
Largo,US
Summary
Compassionate and knowledgeable professional with experience in providing comprehensive care to small animals in a busy veterinary hospital. Committed to staying current with industry practices and continuing education to best serve the needs of animals and their owners. Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Veterinary Technician
Beacon Emergency Hospital
St. Petersburg, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Provided emergency medical care to hospitalized animals.
- Performed laboratory tests such as radiographs, urinalysis and fecal exams.
- Assisted in surgical procedures including pre-operative preparation, monitoring anesthesia and post-operative care.
- Recorded patient histories, vital signs and treatments in medical records.
- Assisted in the training of new veterinary technicians during orientation periods.
- Worked with other Veterinary Technicians and assitants to keep patient flows running smoothly and efficiently.
- Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
NURSE TRAINER
Veterinary Emergency Group
Clearwater, Florida
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Established protocols and guidelines through the creation of SOPs for hospital launch
- Created unique training strategies for each team member to optimize performance based on their individual experience and aspirations.
- Led instructional workshops to support the development of medical staff
- Assisted in facilitating a smooth transition for newly recruited employees.
CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN, SHIFT LEAD
Veterinary Emergency Group
Tampa, FL
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised a team comprising of 6 to 10 staff members on the ER floor
- Facilitated effective communication among team members and incoming patients.
- Assisted in multiple areas of the ER as a supportive team member
- Created and fostered a positive team environment
- Contributed to hospital operations by delivering professional care on the floor in accordance with needs
- Assess and resolve problems promptly as they emerge
- Assisted and intervened in customer related issues as they occurred.
CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN TRAINING COORDINATOR
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
Clearwater, FL
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Facilitated the smooth transition of new hires into the company
- Developed and implemented onboarding programs to facilitate the integration of new staff
- Enhanced employees' skills through advanced training
- Coordinated with area Blue Pearl Training Coordinators to facilitate training programs in our region
- Managed ongoing professional development for employees.
- Established hospital policies and SOPs to enhance operation.
CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Bluepearl Veterinary Partners
Tampa, FL
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Monitoring ICU patients including post operative surgery patients, critical care, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, and ophthalmology for 12 to 14 hour shifts without supervision or assistance
- Blood draws, IV catheter placement, blood pressures (via Doppler and Cardell) CVPs, EKG and other vitals
- Assisting with procedures including ultrasounds, radiographs, thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, and placement of feeding tubes
- Maintaining feeding tubes, chest tubes, abdominal drains, urinary catheters, and nasal oxygen in patients
- Administering medications: oral, subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and intravenously
- Training new employees
- Providing mentorship to new technicians.
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
Largo, US
09.2012 - 10.2014
- Monitoring ICU patients including post operative surgery patients, critical care, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, and ophthalmology for 12 to 14 hour shifts without supervision or assistance
- Blood draws, IV catheter placement, blood pressures (via Doppler and Cardell), EKG and other vitals
- Assisting with procedures including ultrasounds, radiographs, thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, and placement of feeding tubes
- Placing of central lines and PICC lines
- Maintaining and placing feeding tubes, urinary catheters and nasal oxygen maintaining chest tubes, abdominal drains, and nasal oxygen in patients
- Administering medications: oral, subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and intravenously.
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Animal Medical Center of Cooper City
Cooper City, US
09.2010 - 08.2012
- Monitoring ICU patients including post operative surgery patients, critical care, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, and ophthalmology for 12 to 14 hour shifts without supervision or assistance
- Blood draws, IV catheter placement, blood pressures (via Doppler and Cardell), EKG and other vitals
- Assisting with procedures including ultrasounds, radiographs, thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, and placement of feeding tubes
- Placing of central lines and PICC lines
- Maintaining and placing feeding tubes, urinary catheters and nasal oxygen maintaining chest tubes, abdominal drains, and nasal oxygen in patients
- Administering medications: oral, subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and intravenously.
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
VCA Veterinary Specialty Center
Indianapolis, IN
10.2006 - 08.2010
- Monitoring ICU patients including post operative surgery patients, critical care, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, and ophthalmology for 12 to 14 hour shifts without supervision or assistance
- Blood draws, IV catheter placement, blood pressures (via Doppler and Cardell) CVPs, EKG and other vitals
- Assisting with procedures including ultrasounds, radiographs, thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, and placement of feeding tubes
- Maintaining feeding tubes, chest tubes, abdominal drains, urinary catheters, and nasal oxygen in patients
- Administering medications: oral, subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and intravenously.
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Circle City Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center
Indianapolis, IN
05.2006 - 10.2006
- Monitoring ICU patients
- Blood draws, IV catheter placement, blood pressures (via Doppler), EKG and other vitals
- Assisting with procedures including radiographs, thoracocentesis, and abdominocentesis
- Admitting patients on an emergency basis
- Assisting with emergency surgeries
- Administering medications: oral, subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and intravenously.
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
VCA Beech Grove Animal Hospital
Beech Grove, IN
05.2004 - 04.2006
- Helping doctors perform yearly exams including vaccines, heartworm tests and fecal exams
- Drawing blood for heart worm tests, FIV/FELV tests, and profiles to be sent to the lab
- Filling medications to be sent home with patients
- Talking to owners about general health care such as flea prevention, heartworm prevention, spays and neuters.
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Animal Emergency Center
Indianapolis, IN
08.2003 - 04.2006
- Monitoring ICU patients
- Blood draws, IV catheter placement, blood pressures (via Doppler), EKG and other vitals
- Assisting with procedures including radiographs, thoracocentesis, and abdominocentesis
- Admitting patients on an emergency basis
- Assisting with emergency surgeries
- Administering medications: oral, subcutaneous, Intramuscular, and intravenously
- Helping to triage patients
- Doing work at the reception desk answering phones, making files, checking clients in and out.
KENNEL ASSISTANT
Shelby Street Animal Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
06.2002 - 05.2004
- Cleaning kennels
- Taking care of boarding patients on holidays and weekends
- Aiding in restraining for blood draws and vaccines.
Education
ASSOCIATES IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY -
Penn Foster
01.2020
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Franklin Central High School
05.2002
Skills
- Team Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Staff Training
- Problem Resolution
- Leadership
- Training and Development
- Team Leadership
- Policy Development
Certification
Certified Veterinary Technician
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Certified Veterinary Technician
Beacon Emergency Hospital
01.2024 - Current
NURSE TRAINER
Veterinary Emergency Group
08.2023 - 12.2023
CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN, SHIFT LEAD
Veterinary Emergency Group
01.2023 - 08.2023
CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN TRAINING COORDINATOR
BluePearl Veterinary Partners
05.2022 - 01.2023
CERTIFIED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Bluepearl Veterinary Partners
01.2014 - 01.2021
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Tampa Bay Veterinary Specialists
09.2012 - 10.2014
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Animal Medical Center of Cooper City
09.2010 - 08.2012
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
VCA Veterinary Specialty Center
10.2006 - 08.2010
VETERINARY TECHNICIAN
Circle City Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center
05.2006 - 10.2006
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
VCA Beech Grove Animal Hospital
05.2004 - 04.2006
VETERINARY ASSISTANT
Animal Emergency Center
08.2003 - 04.2006
KENNEL ASSISTANT
Shelby Street Animal Hospital
06.2002 - 05.2004
ASSOCIATES IN VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY -
Penn Foster
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Franklin Central High School