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Annamarie Cipriano

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dynamic Veterinary Technician with extensive experience at BluePearl North, excelling in surgical assistance and anesthesia monitoring. Known for exceptional communication skills and a positive attitude, I thrive in high-pressure environments, ensuring optimal patient care and client satisfaction. Proven ability in drug calculations and postoperative care, enhancing recovery outcomes for animals.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Technician

BluePearl North
Pittsburgh, USA
10.2017 - Current
  • Company Overview: Ophthalmology.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Dealing with emergency situations.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Assisting doctors with appointments.
  • Restraining patients
  • Shaved surgical areas and placed IV catheters in preparation for surgery.
  • Passing instruments in surgery.
  • Prepared animals for surgery.
  • Receiving and making many client phone calls.
  • Stocking doctor, and treatment rooms.
  • Clean treatment rooms and surgery suite.
  • Scheduling surgeries and appointments.
  • Going over surgery and discharge instructions.
  • Drug calculations.
  • Drawing blood.
  • Administering injections.
  • CPR
  • Administering fluids.
  • Give many eye drops.
  • Perform tear production tests.
  • Stained eyes.
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment used in veterinary practices such as cages, examination tables, autoclaves.
  • Provided postoperative care for animals recovering from surgery including providing pain management treatments.
  • Provided emotional support to owners whose pets were ill or had passed away due to a terminal illness.
  • Assisted veterinarians in performing surgical procedures by preparing the operating room, monitoring/running anesthesia levels, and administering medications to animals.
  • Communicated with clients regarding their pet's health status or progress reports following a procedure or illness diagnosis.
  • Dispensed and filled prescription medications upon request from veterinarians.
  • Monitored vital signs during surgery and notified veterinarian of changes.
  • Scrubbed, counted, and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Cared for animals in post-operative recovery by closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls outside normal business hours.
  • Obtained relevant health history and information from clients to maintain medical charts.
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.

Veterinary Technician

Bethel Park Animal Clinic
Bethel Park, USA
03.2015 - 08.2017
  • Assisted with appointments
  • Getting a patient history
  • Restraining patients
  • Assisted in surgery
  • Filled medications
  • Called to confirm next day appointments
  • Answered phone calls
  • Scheduled appointments
  • Cashed out clients
  • Answered medical questions
  • Cleaned treatment rooms, doctor rooms and surgery suits
  • Stocked hospital
  • Set up surgery suit
  • Assisted in surgery
  • Prepped animal for procedure
  • Blood draws
  • Placed IV or urinary catheters
  • Nail trims
  • Ear cleanings
  • Administering injections
  • Anal glands

Vet Tech Extern

Crago Veterinary Clinic
Youngstown, USA
01.2015 - 02.2015
  • Learned and practiced new skills.
  • I followed around experienced veterinary technicians.
  • Learned restraining skills.
  • Practiced drug calculations.
  • Learned how to gather a patient's history.
  • I watched experienced technicians monitor anesthesia.

Hostess

Thano's Family Restaurant
08.2012 - 08.2013
  • Greeted customers
  • Sat customers
  • Answered the phone
  • Took and prepared carry out orders
  • Helped serve food
  • Helped cleaned tables
  • Stocked the restaurant
  • Cashed customers out
  • Counted money at the end of the night
  • Make sure the drawer matches
  • Locked up money in the office

Education

Associate in Specialized Technology Degree - Veterinary Technology

Vet Tech Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2015

High School Diploma -

Poland High School
Poland, OH
01.2013

Skills

  • Great communication skills
  • Computer literate
  • Positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Medical background
  • Patient restraint
  • Surgical assistance
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Drug calculations
  • Postoperative care
  • Medical record keeping
  • Pre-anesthetic preparation
  • Supply restocking
  • IV placement
  • Animal restraint

Affiliations

  • Having a healthy lifestyle.
  • Going to the gym.
  • Running with my dogs.
  • Being outdoors.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Veterinary Technician

BluePearl North
10.2017 - Current

Veterinary Technician

Bethel Park Animal Clinic
03.2015 - 08.2017

Vet Tech Extern

Crago Veterinary Clinic
01.2015 - 02.2015

Hostess

Thano's Family Restaurant
08.2012 - 08.2013

Associate in Specialized Technology Degree - Veterinary Technology

Vet Tech Institute

High School Diploma -

Poland High School

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