Amber White
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Hampton,NJ
Summary
Dedicated and responsible veterinary technician with 2 years of experience working in a mixed practice. Certification and licensure in the state of New Jersey. Experienced with anesthesia, surgery, and pathology of small animals. Demonstrated history of building strong client relationships and bonds with pets while providing exceptional service. Seeking to obtain a job to utilize my skills to their fullest potential while continuing to gain experience and knowledge with multiple animal species.
Interested in working with large animals but can work with both.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Califon Animal Hospital
Califon, NJ
06.2020 - Current
- Supported multiple veterinarians in a mixed animal practice.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care while establishing a client/employee relationship.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Promoted parasite protection as well as skin and coat health through regular grooming, dietary suggestions and supplement recommendations for pet owners.
- Educated clients on animal health, preventive care and procedures.
- Restrained animals of different sizes and temperaments during appointments.
- Assessed paws, ears and eyes for injuries or infections as part of initial evaluation.
- Assisted veterinarians with wound treatment, administration of vaccines and operations.
- Aided with routine diagnostic tests by running bloodwork and reading fecal tests.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Collected multiple blood and urine samples for laboratory analysis.
- Placed multiple intravenous catheters.
- Administered intravenous and subcutaneous fluids to patients.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Analyzed bloodwork and sample results using IDEXX to diagnose diseases and conditions.
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection.
- Carefully clipped nails using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Provided direct care to patients and assisted with procedures such as radiology, dentistry, critical care and anesthesia.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives, and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
- Aided veterinary surgeon with routine and complex surgeries or procedures for domestic species.
- Assisted veterinarian during surgical procedures by creating and maintaining unobstructive surgical fields and passing instruments.
- Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
- Assisted in euthanasia's.
- Up to date on continuing education credits/courses.
- Supported clinic operations and coordinated staff schedules.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Worked flexible hours.
- Trained other LVTs in operations and procedures.
Waitress
Buffalo Wild Wings
Flemington, NJ
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Collected orders and relayed them to bartenders quickly and accurately.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Took turns with coworkers restocking silverware, food and drink items.
- Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
- Enlisted coworkers' assistance for multi-order delivery to avoid spilling or dropping food.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.
Horse Caretaker
Brendan & Wendy Furlong
Pittstown, NJ
06.2016 - 06.2018
- Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
- Checked farmland for issues in need of attention, such as fences to mend and broken pipes to fix.
- Replaced animal's hay and water regularly while watching animals for changes in behavior or demeanor.
- Monitored inventories of animal feed, planting supplies and farm tools to maintain smooth farm operations.
- Cleaned and brushed horses' coats to improve skin and coat and decrease health problems.
- Mucked out stables, swept yard and stacked feed and bedding to foster clean and comfortable environment for animals.
- Kept stalls and farm equipment clean and sterilized to support animal wellbeing.
- Filled hay nets and water buckets and measured feed and supplements to keep horses well-fed.
- Prepared horses for riding.
- Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
- Rode horses for training and cool down sessions.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
SUNY College of Technology At Delhi
Delhi, NY06.2020
Skills
- Veterinary Care
- Medical Equipment Maintenance
- Surgery and Procedure Preparation
- Prescriptions Management
- Treatment and Research Records
- Treatment Administration
- Laboratory Testing
- Dental Procedures
- Anesthesia Administration
- Equipment and Instrument Sterilizatoin
- Humane Animal Restraints
- Drug Calculations
Certification
Licensed Veterinary Technician in New Jersey
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Califon Animal Hospital
06.2020 - Current
Waitress
Buffalo Wild Wings
01.2018 - 01.2020
Horse Caretaker
Brendan & Wendy Furlong
06.2016 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Veterinary Technology
SUNY College of Technology At Delhi
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