Andrea L. Gayer
Columbia,MO
Summary
Experienced Veterinary Technician of 19 years looking to change settings while staying in the veterinary medical industry. Seeking professional and future growth as well as potential and new challenges. Meticulous, highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician
Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital
Columbia, MO
10.2012 - Current
- Assist doctors and other veterinary staff with routine examinations, proper and appropriate patient restraint and handling
- Aid in physical examinations of animals by recording basic vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and respiration data
- Patient care; monitor the care and progress of hospitalized patients- treated and medicated animals suffering from disease, injury, and infection
- Support an average of 10-15 animal surgeries per week by preparing the patient, maintaining surgical equipment, and monitoring animal condition following surgery. Diligently monitor patient anesthesia during surgical operations (emergent and planned) and perform routine and extensive dental cleanings
- Administer general and emergency first aid by dressing wounds and performing emergency resuscitation
- Prepare, administer, and report medications, vaccines, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians
- Perform imaging tasks such as taking and developing radiographs and X-Ray images (including formal OFA films), and assist in ultrasonography exams
- Proficient in venipuncture and IV catheter placement
- Apply keen insight into medical history and diagnostics of patients and utilize compassionate listening skills to understand concerns of pet owners.
- Acted as official company social media coordinator; monthly meetings with Vivial marketing
- Interview, hire, train, manage and complete scheduling for a team of approximately 10 veterinary assistants. Subsequent release of an employee if deemed necessary.
- Conduct orientation and instruct 3rd & 4th year veterinary students in technical and practical skills needed in the clinical setting
Veterinary Technician
Kona Veterinary Service
Kailua-Kona, HI
06.2011 - 09.2012
- Counseled and assisted clients moving to the Big Island of Hawaii with state of HI legal and technical requirements for animals entering the state
- Met clients and their pets at the Kona Airport and filed appropriate documents through the state of HI Department of Agriculture
- Performed basic veterinary exams on patients departing airplanes
- Assisted veterinarians with clinical aspects of inpatient and outpatient care
- Gained experience in reptile, rodent and avian veterinary care
- Assisted with low-cost vaccine clinics
- Cleaned and maintained lab equipment to AAHA standards
Veterinary Technician
Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital
Columbia, MO
08.2004 - 10.2010
- Maintained clinic records including pet treatment and laboratory documents; utilized AVImark and other software for data entry, requests, record maintenance and scheduling
- Guaranteed clinic cleanliness for all facilities including holding areas, surgery suite, and examination rooms to prohibit the spread of infection and disease
- Collected samples (blood, urine, feces) and perform basic diagnostic procedures
- Performed proficient microscopy skills
- Compassionately assisted in euthanasia including house-calls
- Client rapport; answering phones and responding to phone and email inquiries concerning appointments, medications, invoices, patient status, education, etc.
- Inventory manager- responsible for ordering and maintenance of medications and hospital supplies
- Meticulously reviewed and refilled prescriptions as written/reported by attending DVM
- Cleaned and maintained hospital equipment- diagnostic and surgical
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO05.2006
Skills
- Leadership and management
- Pre-anesthetic preparation
- Surgical monitoring
- General anesthesia recovery
- Medication dispensing
- Client education & communication
- Maintaining medical records
- Aseptic techniques
- Administering first aid & medications
- Maintain controlled drug inventory
Activities
- World Vets, Trip to the Dominican Republic as veterinary aid- Nov 2013
- Hill's Science Diet Nutritional Advocate certification- June 2012
- PAWSitive Visits, Founder/Coordinator, Research Center for Human Animal Interaction- Aug 2005 - May 2006
- Pet sitter, Provided at-home pet care- Jan 2005 - present
Publications
- Gayer, Andrea L. "The Ins and Outs of Inside and Outside." Pet Project Magazine. Aug 2014: in press.
- Gayer, Andrea L. "Hacking into Hairballs." Pet Project Magazine. June 2014: 8-9.
- Gayer, Andrea L. "April Showers Bring May Kittens." Pet Project Magazine. April 2014: 26-27.
- Gayer, Andrea L. "The Souvenir from Sosua." Pet Project Magazine. February 2014: 8-10.
- Gayer, Andrea L. "Should Santa Bring a Holiday Pet?" Pet Project Magazine. December 2013: 26-27.
- Gayer, Andrea L. "The Black Cat Bias." Pet Project Magazine. October 2013: 10-11.
- Gayer, Andrea L. "Spice Up the Summer." Pet Project Magazine. Aug 2013: 16-17.
- Gayer, Andrea L. "Here Comes the Sun." Pet Project Magazine. June 2013: 16-17.
- Gayer, Andrea L. "The Purr-Suit of Litter Box Happiness." Pet Project Magazine. April 2013: 17-18.
- Johnson, R. A., & Gayer, A. (2008). Puppy love for older adults. Journal of Gerontological Nursing; 34, 51-52.
Timeline
Veterinary Technician
Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital
10.2012 - Current
Veterinary Technician
Kona Veterinary Service
06.2011 - 09.2012
Veterinary Technician
Rolling Hills Veterinary Hospital
08.2004 - 10.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Human Development And Family Studies
University of Missouri - Columbia
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