Andie Szczepkowski
Elysburg,PA
Summary
Accomplished professional with extensive experience in animal healthcare. Skilled in laboratory procedures, surgical monitoring, medical record-keeping, and client relations. Possesses excellent communication and customer service skills to deliver quality patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Selinsgrove Veterinary Hospital
Selinsgrove, PA
01.2017 - Current
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Collected blood samples and multiple types of patient specimens for laboratory analysis, on over 30 patients daily
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering medications as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
- Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
- Designed and created client education materials and marketing materials for hospital services.
Education
Partial Pre-Nursing Requisites
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
Bloomsburg, PAHigh School Diploma -
Homeschooled
Elysburg, PA06.2023
Skills
- Open to feedback and willing to learn
- Able to maintain kind and compassionate bedside manner with clients during unfortunate situations
- Works well in a high-paced environment
- Able to communicate, consult, and work with team members
- Patient and listens well
- Able to multitask
- Reliable and Responsible
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Selinsgrove Veterinary Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Partial Pre-Nursing Requisites
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
High School Diploma -
Homeschooled