Amber Streett
Albany
Summary
Passionate Veterinary Technician with open availability and great work ethic. Have acquired approximately 4.5 years of experience in the field of assisting veterinarians in appointments and taking medical histories. Committed to honing skills as well as learning new ones.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator
Hurley Veterinary Hospital
12.2023 - Current
- Facilitate accurate and timely communication with clients while also building rapport
- Educate clients on preventatives, vaccines, and common diseases
- Ensure a clean environment for exam rooms and treatment area
- Properly stock exam rooms and other areas within the facility
- Prepare exam rooms for appointments and any procedures to be done (ear cleanings, vaccines, and more)
- Restrain and position patients for exams, diagnostic imaging, and treatments
- Discern medical records and put the corresponding reminders into the patient’s chart
- Obtain timely and accurate histories for appointments
- Create and present treatment plans in accordance with the veterinarian's directions
- Collaborate with other staff to carry out treatment plans
- Schedules future appointments as necessary
- Obtain appropriate requisition forms and package samples to be sent out to the lab(s)
- Submit accurate charges for procedures and medications
- Process payments from clients
- Follow up after appointments to check patient health status and/or address any questions or concerns
Vet Assistant
Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Clean and disinfect exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent disease.
- Prepare surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Position animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and ultrasounds.
- Prepare specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Take histories and record them into appropriate charts/SOAPs
- Draw up vaccines
- Educate clients on preventatives
- Communicate efficiently with clients while also establishing bonds
- Communicate concisely with technicians and veterinarians about patient history and/or symptoms
- Aid technicians in preparing patients for surgical procedures
- Decipher patient records in order to determine what is needed or coming due
Veterinary Assistant
Catskill Veterinary Services, PLLC
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Stock inventory
- Clean cages, sweep, mop, and sanitize surfaces
- Restrain animals
- Talk to clients and acquire intake information for appointments
- Fill in patients' SOAPs and send out lab requisitions
- Perform basic lab work (i.e. 4DX, UA, some CHEM tests)
- Draw up vaccines
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
SUNY Ulster
Stone Ridge, NY01-2026
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Tennessee Technological University
Cookeville, TN05-2021
Skills
- Animal restraint
- Client education
- Urgent care
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Client communication
- Procedure support
- Proficient in Cornerstone and eVet
- Medical record-keeping
- Veterinary terminology
Certification
- Licensed Veterinary Technician -
- RECOVER BLS/ALS - October 2025
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator
Hurley Veterinary Hospital
12.2023 - Current
Vet Assistant
Rondout Valley Veterinary Associates
11.2021 - 12.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Catskill Veterinary Services, PLLC
08.2021 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Tennessee Technological University
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
SUNY Ulster