Amanda Zayas
Belleville,NJ
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 9 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in delivering prompt and detailed care for domestic animals with varying needs and urgency. Creative problem solver, providing expert patient triage and systematic care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
VCA Eagle Rock Animal Hospital
07.2020 - 10.2023
- Formulated plans for improving procedures, and training processes with the leadership team. Developed team meetings to keep staff updated on protocols, and collaborated with support staff to optimize work flow.
- Investigated system issues from technical to physical and implemented resolutions to reduce downtime. Contacted appropriate companies for machinery when necessary.
- Maintained authoritative knowledge through CE and ongoing training.
- Created technician schedule, and monitored priorities between daily checklists, delegating tasks to complete on time.
- Monitored daily progress and work quality to provide guidance and direction to technicians.
- Created and maintained technician smart goals, to assist progress in career progression program.
- Monitored inventory of all medical supplies, and conducted quarterly inventory report.
- Generated surgery schedule, and assisted in surgical procedures with doctors: intubating, surgical prep, monitoring anesthesia, and post op monitoring.
- Distributed monthly safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Collected animal blood samples and prepared specimens for shipment and laboratory testing.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to protect staff, guests and animals.
Veterinary Technician
Greenwich Village Animal Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- 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.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics for overall comfort.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and advised best care practices.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines, treatments, as instructed by veterinarian.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
Lead Veterinary Technician
Lincoln Square Animal Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Monitoring patients throughout their stay: catheter placement and maintenance, vitals, comfort level, medication administration, food/water.
- Performed nail trims, venipuncture, ear cleanings, radiographs, NIBP using doppler, and vaccine administration.
- Drafted invoices with clear breakdowns of treatments, medications, and surgical/dentistry procedures
- Monitored adoption animals to ensure that they are on schedule for vaccines, deworming, and physical exams.
- Supportive resource and mentor for the team, training new hires for their role.
- Monitoring oxygen tanks, ensuring we have the appropriate amount, and switching out empty tanks when necessary.
- Created anesthetic protocols for surgical/dental procedures.
- Intubated and prepped patients for surgical procedures. Monitored vitals for anesthesia and post operative care.
- Performed dental prophylaxis, radiographs and extractions.
- Recorded and organized medical drug usage in controlled substance logs.
- Conducted team huddles each morning, and delegated technicians to specific roles- surgery team, dentistry, or treatment.
- Operated in-house lab machines: Procyte, Catalyst, UA analyzer, and Sedivue. Performed maintenance on machines monthly- cleaning and quality control.
- Created care instructions for clients, post visit care and medication advisory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
Georgetown, DEHigh School Diploma -
Francis Lewis High School
Fresh Meadows, NY06.2012
Skills
- Ability to thrive in a
fast paced environment and
problem solve efficiently - Quick study and can
take charge with little to no
supervision - Can multitask
efficiently without
compromising attention to
details
- Team player with
notable leadership skills - Take pride in time
management skills and
being organized
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Supervisor
VCA Eagle Rock Animal Hospital
07.2020 - 10.2023
Veterinary Technician
Greenwich Village Animal Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2020
Lead Veterinary Technician
Lincoln Square Animal Hospital
01.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Delaware Technical And Community College - Owens
High School Diploma -
Francis Lewis High School
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