Andria Dennis
Boiling Springs,SC
Summary
Emergency veterinary professional ready to contribute to emergency veterinary care. Known for high standards and achieving results. Strong in team collaboration and adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in patient care, diagnostics, and emergency procedures, with compassionate and reliable approach.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Center
06.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate emergency care to critically ill animals.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients through empathetic communication and support during difficult decisions regarding their pets'' health statuses.
- Increased client satisfaction by addressing concerns and answering questions regarding their pets'' health and treatment options.
- Adapted effectively to fast-paced working environments requiring critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with the veterinary team to ensure seamless communication and coordination during emergencies.
Lead Veterinary Technician
Ark Animal Hospital
5 2017 - 06.2023
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Assisted veterinarians with surgical procedures, ensuring accurate preparation of instruments, medication administration, and post-operative care.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Veterinary Assistant
Brushy creek animal hospital
4 2016 - 5 2017
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
- Groomed and bathed animals to maintain hygiene and appearance.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Metallurgical and materials engineering
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, ALSkills
- General anesthesia monitoring
- Emergency and preventive care
- Emergency triage
- Surgery and procedure preparation
- Post-surgical monitoring
- Euthanasia assistance
- Patient advocacy
- Blood transfusion administration
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Timeline
Emergency Veterinary Technician
Fetch Specialty & Emergency Veterinary Center
06.2023 - Current
Lead Veterinary Technician
Ark Animal Hospital
5 2017 - 06.2023
Veterinary Assistant
Brushy creek animal hospital
4 2016 - 5 2017
Some College (No Degree) - Metallurgical and materials engineering
The University of Alabama
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