Amanda Olds
Glendora,CA
Summary
Highly successful Veterinary Technician with significant expertise in anesthesia, surgery and pathology in large animals. Proven history of building strong rapport with owners to provide seamless pet care and foster exceptional service. Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 10 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in domestic animals (dogs and cats). Recognized for being the doctor's assistant and having dedication to excellent animal care and client service.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Smart And Final
01.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Furniture Manager
Big Lots
03.2020 - 05.2022
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Responsible for all things in the furniture department ie) leases/loans and credit checks, incoming/outgoing delivery and returns,
Vet Technician
VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital
12.2014 - 09.2018
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administered medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
- Trained and mentored other technician staff.
Groomer
Animal Attitude
07.2014 - 12.2014
- Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Husky's and Malamutes.
- Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads.
- Administered anal gland expression (the vet technician way) to prevent discomfort and infections in pets.
- Cut and styled pet hair according to client speciations to prevent matting and tangling.
- Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders.
- Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites.
- Cleaned cat and dog ears to prevent ear infections.
- Brushed animal teeth to maintain dental health and prevent tooth decay and bad breath.
- Applied tick and flea preventatives following manufacture guidelines for animal safety.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Assistant Manager and Vet Technician
Ashton Animal Hospital
08.2010 - 07.2014
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Administered routine, post-operative and daily treatments to animals under direction and supervision of veterinarian.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Pet Care Provider
Petsmart
09.2012 - 04.2014
- Handled animals safely and remained calm in different situations.
- Kept kennels/aquariums/terrariums/cages clean, tidy and spaces stocked with items for pet or staff needs.
- Trained, walked and exercised pets of different sizes and temperaments.
- Taught pet owners how to care for pets, manage behaviors and maintain proper nutrition.
- In charge of taking care of the aquatics, birds, hamsters, rats, chinchillas, reptiles and insects.
Education
No Degree - Veterinary Technology
Mount San Antonio College
Walnut, CAHigh School Diploma -
Warren High School
Downey, CA06.2001
Skills
- Animal Condition Evaluations
- Explaining Treatment
- Operating Diagnostic Equipment
- Medication Therapy Management
- Assessment and Diagnosis
- Preventive Care
- Patient Bathing
- High-Pressure Environments
- Animal Diagnostics
- Tonometry Method
- Maintain Controlled Drug Inventory
- Maintaining Treatment Notes
- Patient Discharges
- Medical History
- Medication Prescribing
- Lab Operations
- Sternal and Lateral Recumbency Restraint
- Schirmer Tear Testing
- Patient Positioning
- Client Education
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Emergency First Aid
- Supply Restocking
- Instrument Pack Sterilization
- Suture Removal
- Elizabethan Collar Application
- IV Placement
- Diagnostic Sampling
- Controlled Substance Management
- Performing Ultrasounds
- Spay and Neuter Surgeries
- Animal Surgery
- Fluorescein Stain Testing
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Monitoring Recovery
- Veterinary Office Administration
- Ear Cleaning
- Euthanasia
- Vaccination Administration
- Feline Towel Restraint
- Pet Food Recommendations
- Skin Scraping
- Subcutaneous Injections
- Collecting Specimens for Analysis
Timeline
Cashier
Smart And Final
01.2023 - Current
Furniture Manager
Big Lots
03.2020 - 05.2022
Vet Technician
VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital
12.2014 - 09.2018
Groomer
Animal Attitude
07.2014 - 12.2014
Pet Care Provider
Petsmart
09.2012 - 04.2014
Assistant Manager and Vet Technician
Ashton Animal Hospital
08.2010 - 07.2014
No Degree - Veterinary Technology
Mount San Antonio College
High School Diploma -
Warren High School