Amy Grayhek
Spokane,WA
Summary
Detail-oriented Veterinary Technician with 13 years of relevant experience and specific expertise in small animal husbandry. Dedication to excellent animal care and client service. Compassionate LVT efficiently handles various pet breeds and temperaments. Offers experience conducting pet examinations, maintaining animal care records and preparing animals for surgery. Accomplished in fear free handling and cat friendly practices.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Veterinary Technician/Purchasing Inventory Manager
Audubon Veterinary Clinic
07.2020 - Current
- Assist in surgery, exams, and laboratory procedures by handling equipment and supplies, restraining animals, monitoring vitals, and more.
- Worked directly with pet owners, providing animal care, education, and guidance,
- Made visits to farms to assist with animal emergencies such as injury, disease, and birthing.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- In charge of all inventory coming in, and going out of the clinic.
- Handled daily staff scheduling within the hospital, as well as monthly scheduling for all employees.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Wandemere Animal Hospital
03.2016 - 05.2017
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- 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.
- Analyzed bloodwork and sample results using IDEXX to diagnose diseases and conditions.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Hayden Pet Medical Center
11.2014 - 01.2016
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Lien Animal Clinic
02.2011 - 03.2014
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
Seattle, WA01.2011
Skills
- Diagnostic Sampling
- Wound Treatment
- General Anesthesia Monitoring
- Monitoring Recovery
- Laboratory Assay Analysis
- Canine and Feline Intubation
- Animal Condition Evaluations
- Vaccination Administration
- Patient Discharges
- Preventive Care
- X-Ray Review
- Dental prophylaxis with Dental x-ray
Timeline
Licensed Veterinary Technician/Purchasing Inventory Manager
Audubon Veterinary Clinic
07.2020 - Current
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Wandemere Animal Hospital
03.2016 - 05.2017
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Hayden Pet Medical Center
11.2014 - 01.2016
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Lien Animal Clinic
02.2011 - 03.2014
Associate of Science - Veterinary Nursing
Pima Medical Institute
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