Amber Streett
Albany,NY
Summary
Dedicated and newly credentialed Veterinary Technician with over 4.5 years of hands-on experience as a veterinary assistant. Eager to leverage a strong foundation in animal care and medical procedures while continuously expanding knowledge and skills in the veterinary field. Proven ability to provide compassionate care and support to animals and their owners, ensuring a positive experience in every interaction. Committed to contributing effectively to a dynamic veterinary team and enhancing the well-being of all patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Hurley Veterinary Hospital
Hurley, NY
04.2026 - Current
- Assist veterinarians with physical exams and procedures
- Monitor sedated procedures
- Perform anesthesia induction, monitoring, and post-operative recovery
- Provided surgical support, including patient preparation, sterile technique, and intraoperative assistance
- Perform venipuncture and place IV catheters
- Perform diagnostic radiography, ensuring proper positioning, image quality, and radiation safety compliance
- Conduct in-house laboratory testing, including sample collection, processing, and analysis
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Administer vaccines
- Collect comprehensive patient histories and maintain accurate medical records
- Communicate with owners regarding patient care, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
Veterinary Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator
Hurley Veterinary Hospital
Hurley, NY
12.2023 - 03.2026
- 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
Kerhonkson, NY
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
Rock Hill, NY
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
- Anesthesia monitoring and post-op recovery
- IV catheterization
- Venipuncture
- Procedure support
- Radiography
- Sample collection and analysis
- Urgent care
- Anima restraint
- Client communication
- Medical record-keeping
Certification
- Licensed Veterinary Technician – March 2026
- RECOVER BLS/ALS - October 2025
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Hurley Veterinary Hospital
04.2026 - Current
Veterinary Assistant/Patient Care Coordinator
Hurley Veterinary Hospital
12.2023 - 03.2026
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